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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.

Bill introduced to help fund stadium with gaming funds

A Republican representative and a DFL senator have introduced a measure that would allow casino-type gambling at the Canterbury Park racetrack to help fund a Vikings stadium.
by Tim Nelson

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Mayors of state's largest cities warn against LGA cuts

Mayors of state's largest cities warn against LGA cuts

Republicans say the effort is needed to balance the state's budget deficit. But critics say it's a politically charged move aimed at crippling urban centers -- which are largely governed by Democrats.
by Laura Yuen

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House committee cuts funding for barrier at Coon Rapids Dam

The money would have renovated the dam and expand it so it could also serve as a barrier against invasive species like Asian carp. The state Department of Natural Resources said Coon Rapids is the best location for such a barrier.
by Rupa Shenoy

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DFL senators hear how cuts will affect average Minnesotans

DFL senators hear how cuts will affect average Minnesotans

They called the hearing because they didn't think the public had enough chance to weigh in on the Republican-backed budget plan.
by Tim Nelson

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Dayton, GOP still optimistic about budget fix as deadline nears

Dayton, GOP still optimistic about budget fix as deadline nears

With just four days left in the legislative session and no budget agreement in sight, DFL Gov. Mark Dayton met privately Thursday with Republican lawmakers to try to jump-start negotiations.
by Tim Pugmire

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With session winding down, progress toward budget deal is very slow

With session winding down, progress toward budget deal is very slow

The Minnesota Legislature has only 10 days left in its session, and it still must reach agreement with Gov. Dayton on how to close the state's projected $5 billion deficit. Capitol reporter Tom Scheck gives us an update.
by Tom Crann and Tom Scheck

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Minn. Senate approves limits on liability lawsuits

The Minnesota Senate has passed several bills, backed by the business community, that would restrict the rights of plaintiffs who file civil lawsuits.
by Tom Scheck

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