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2025 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates on the 2025 Minnesota legislative session. Whether you’re looking for information about a new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

Minnesota Legislature preview: Key players to watch

Minnesota Legislature preview: Key players to watch

The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes for a new session at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 8., with DFL majorities controlling both the House and the Senate. Here are the key players to watch as the session unfolds.
by Tim Pugmire and Tom Scheck

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Minnesota Legislature preview: 10 issues to watch

Minnesota Legislature preview: 10 issues to watch

The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes for a new session at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 8., with DFL majorities controlling both the House and the Senate. Here are 10 issues that lawmakers will likely address in the coming months.
by Tim Pugmire and Tom Scheck

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DNR panel to advise on invasive species

DNR panel to advise on invasive species

The Department of Natural Resources has set up a 15-member committee to provide advice as the agency ramps up its fight against aquatic invasive species like Asian carp and zebra mussels.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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School funding through property tax 'unfair,' key DFL leader says

School funding through property tax 'unfair,' key DFL leader says

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk said he thinks the current referendum system has driven up property taxes and created unequal funding for schools across the state.
by Tim Pugmire

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Public input sought for Minn. Dept. of Health's online tool

The state health department is seeking public feedback on a Web-based tool that will help consumers compare hospitals, clinics and outpatient surgery centers for quality.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Feds approve Minn. exchange, insurers scramble to develop health plans

Feds approve Minn. exchange, insurers scramble to develop health plans

Health insurers are under tight deadlines to bring out new plans under the federal health care overhaul. The government released its proposed regulations spelling out what the plans have to cover only last month. But those rules aren't final yet. Insurers say they're scrambling to develop the new products in a matter of months when the process would normally take at least a year.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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