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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.

Senate committee passes new restrictions on abortion

The bill would prohibit public dollars from paying for abortions for low-income women on state-funded health care programs.
by Tim Pugmire

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GOP stands together on Minn. redistricting plan

GOP stands together on Minn. redistricting plan

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate say they plan to redraw the boundaries of the state's 201 legislative districts just as House Republicans are -- changes that set up a confrontation with Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Tom Scheck

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Bill would strip ability to sue over some health problems

Legislation to prevent consumers from suing food companies over weight gain or other health problems has moved closer to a vote in the Minnesota House.
by Tim Pugmire

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Hundreds of seniors rally at Capitol over threat of cuts

Hundreds of senior citizens and nursing home advocates rallied at the Capitol Tuesday to try to protect their slice of the state budget.
by Tim Pugmire

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First wave of Minnesota redistricting fights arrives

The proposal would eliminate some inner-city legislative districts currently held by DFLers and create new districts in faster growing exurban areas.
by Tom Scheck

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House panel OKs 'Castle Doctrine-plus' gun bill

House panel OKs 'Castle Doctrine-plus' gun bill

The Castle Doctrine allows a person to use deadly force against an intruder in his or her home in self-defense. The new bill would allow a person to shoot a trespasser who is outdoors on a patio, porch or garage.
by Brandt Williams

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Voter ID bill passes on a party line vote in the Senate

Voter ID bill passes on a party line vote in the Senate

Republicans say the ID requirement will boost confidence in the state election system. Democrats, including Gov. Mark Dayton, have described the bill as a solution in search of a problem.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minn. Senate passes voter ID bill on party-line vote

Minn. Senate passes voter ID bill on party-line vote

Republicans say the ID requirement will boost confidence in the state election system. Democrats, including Gov. Mark Dayton, have described the bill as a solution in search of a problem.
by Tim Pugmire

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Gun legislation gets committee hearing in House

A bill that would change the state's laws on gun permits and the right to use deadly force in cases of self-defense is getting a hearing before a House public safety committee.

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