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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.

Gov. Dayton, GOP Legislature point fingers for unpopular compromise

Nearly three months after reaching a budget deal to erase a $5 billion deficit and end a state government shutdown, Gov. Mark Dayton and leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature are blaming each other for the unpopular pieces of the agreement.
by Tim Pugmire

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Long-term budget pain assured by shutdown solution

Long-term budget pain assured by shutdown solution

The state's failure to fix the underlying problems of the state budget means Democrats and Republicans could be at odds for years to come.
by Tom Scheck

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Longtime Minn. legislator, Linda Berglin, leaving Senate

Longtime Minn. legislator, Linda Berglin, leaving Senate

State Sen. Linda Berglin, who served in the Minnesota Legislature for nearly 40 years, has announced she's retiring from the Senate next month.
by Tom Scheck

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Minn. budget deal doesn't sit well with lay political watchers

Minn. budget deal doesn't sit well with lay political watchers

Some Democrats are upset that DFL Gov. Mark Dayton gave up his push for higher taxes on the state's wealthiest residents, while some Republicans wanted deeper cuts in state spending.
by Dan Olson

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Itasca State Park reopens for happy campers

Itasca State Park reopens for happy campers

Minnesota's state parks are coming back on line after being barricaded for nearly three weeks because of the state government shutdown.
by Tom Robertson

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State agencies opening and ramping up

State agencies opening and ramping up

The government shutdown officially ended Wednesday when Gov. Mark Dayton signed the budget bills. However, Thursday is when things really get moving again.
by Matt Sepic

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State employees return to work and backlogs

State employees return to work and backlogs

It could be a week or more before state functions return to normal.
by Tim Nelson

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At a glance: Health and Human Services budget

At a glance: Health and Human Services budget

Here's a look at how the new Health and Human Services budget impacts specific programs.
by Madeleine Baran

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Health care providers, advocates feel budget sting

Health care providers, advocates feel budget sting

The governor's signature brought months of political wrangling over spending for health care and welfare programs to an end.
by Madeleine Baran

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Dayton considering special session for Vikings stadium bill

Dayton considering special session for Vikings stadium bill

Gov. Mark Dayton confirmed Wednesday morning that he's willing to call lawmakers back for a special session on a Vikings stadium bill.
by Tim Nelson

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