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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's Capitol 'vulnerable' to security breaches

Minnesota's Capitol 'vulnerable' to security breaches

A report issued nearly two years ago calls into question the security of the Minnesota State Capitol, saying it has "significant vulnerabilities" which have not yet been addressed. The issue has become more urgent in the aftermath of the shooting in Arizona on Saturday, in which a member of Congress was seriously wounded.
by Tom Scheck

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GOP leaders move to trim lawmakers' expense payments

Republican leaders in the Minnesota Senate are proposing a 10 percent cut in legislators' daily expense payments.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR

Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR

Gov. Mark Dayton's choice to lead the Minneseota Department of Natural Resources gets high marks from many for his long conservation record. But those in the state's mining industry have questions about the appointment.
by Tim Pugmire

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2011 Minn. Legislature convenes

2011 Minn. Legislature convenes

The Minnesota Legislature convened Tuesday under full GOP control for the first time in 38 years.
by Nikki Tundel and Jeffrey Thompson

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Dayton: State-owned casino would be best gambling addition

Gov. Mark Dayton says if Minnesota expands gambling, a state-owned casino would be the best way to go about it.
by Matt Sepic

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With Republicans in charge, Legislature convenes

With Republicans in charge, Legislature convenes

The day was marked with much ceremony, but most lawmakers were looking beyond the opening day festivities to a looming $6.2 billion budget deficit they have to erase by May 23.
by Tim Pugmire

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Beyond the budget, legislators set to focus on jobs

Beyond the budget, legislators set to focus on jobs

Although the main work facing state lawmakers as they convene the 2011 session today is erasing a $6.2 billion budget deficit, they've also pledged to help create jobs.
by Tim Pugmire

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Deficit will test new leaders' post-partisan promises

Republicans will control of both the House and Senate for the first time since 1972, and it will be the first time in decades that every member in a position of authority will be new to the job.
by Tom Scheck

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Dayton asks for applicants for Met Council

Gov. Mark Dayton is wasting little time in reshaping the Metropolitan Council. His administration is inviting anyone interested in serving on the 17-member Met Council to apply.
by Dan Olson

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Midday live at the Capitol continues

Midday live at the Capitol continues

In Midday's second hour broadcasting from the Capitol rotunda, Gary Eichten and Mike Mulcahy speak with newly elected Gov. Mark Dayton. They also interview other key DFLers and Republicans about the new Legislature.
by Rep. Paul Thissen

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