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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.

Midday: Live at the Capitol

Midday: Live at the Capitol

Gary Eichten and MPR's political editor Mike Mulcahy will speak live from the Capitol rotunda with dozens of influential legislators. They will be in the midst of trying to hammer out a solution to the state's budget crisis before the session deadline at midnight on Sunday.
by Rep. Marty Seifert

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Midday at the Capitol continues

Midday at the Capitol continues

In Midday's second hour broadcasting from the Capitol rotunda, Gary Eichten and Mike Mulcahy will continue interviewing key DFLers and Republicans as they try to wrap up the many issues facing the Legislature before the session deadline on Sunday night.

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Latest plan opens TCF Bank Stadium partly to booze

A last-ditch effort to lift alcohol restrictions at the University of Minnesota's campus football stadium has advanced through the House, its toughest barrier.

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Minn. House approves limits on gov's budget power

The Minnesota House has voted to limit the power of governors to cut spending single-handedly.

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DWI ignition device bill headed for final vote

A measure that would require people with multiple drunken driving offenses to use a breath-activated ignition system in their cars is headed to the House and Senate for a final vote.
by Tom Scheck

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Lawmakers hammer out details, but no budget deal yet

Gov. Pawlenty and Legislative leaders don't have a budget deal yet, but they could be setting up the framework for a solution. Pawlenty insists he won't support a tax increase so Democrats are saying he needs to give up something in return.
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty to veto death rights for same-sex couples

Gov. Pawlenty says he plans to veto legislation that would grant end-of-life rights to same-sex partners.
by Tim Pugmire

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Former Gov. Quie reflects on budget negotiations

Former Gov. Quie reflects on budget negotiations

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with former Minn. Gov. Al Quie on Wednesday about the budget problems he dealt with in the '80s and about his take on the current negotiations. Below is an edited transcript of their conversation.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Budget talks edge forward as end of session nears

Budget talks edge forward as end of session nears

After several closed-door meetings with Gov. Tim Pawlenty at the Capitol on Tuesday, Democrats and Republicans will continue negotiations today to solve the state's nearly $3 billion budget problem.
by Tom Scheck

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