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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.

Teachers must submit renewal paperwork ahead of possible shutdown

Teachers and other school staff who need licenses must submit paperwork in the next few days, ahead of any possible government shutdown, or else find themselves prohibited from working.
by Tom Weber

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State leaders meet to work on budget deal

Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders have started what they say will be an all-day meeting aimed at bridging their state budget differences.

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What are the political implications of the budget impasse?

What are the political implications of the budget impasse?

If the budget is balanced -- or state government shuts down -- on July 1, will Minnesota Democrats, Republicans and independent voters be satisfied with their elected leaders?

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Former GOP lawmaker: Raising revenue likely needed for budget deal

Raising additional revenue will likely be needed in a negotiated budget deal between DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders, former Rep. Paul Kohls said Friday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Shutdown disrupts state park visitors, holiday plans

Shutdown disrupts state park visitors, holiday plans

Reservations will be disrupted for more than 3,000 campsites in state parks should the government shut down.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Judge Gearin: No ruling this week on shutdown case

Judge Gearin: No ruling this week on shutdown case

State officials and special interest groups appeared in court Thursday to describe which services should be deemed essential and what kind of court intervention is appropriate if the government shuts down on July 1.
by Tim Pugmire

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With no budget deal, GOP prepares shutdown lawsuit

With no budget deal, GOP prepares shutdown lawsuit

With just over a week before a potential state government shutdown, officials failed to meet to negotiate a budget deal, sending some lawmakers to prepare a lawsuit.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton administration continues preparations for shutdown

Layoff notices started to arrive at the homes of state workers who may be losing their jobs if no budget agreement can be reach.
by Tom Scheck

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