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.

December 31, 2009 12:00 AM

Economic development chief under fire from DFLers

A key DFL leader says he wants to replace Dan McElroy as commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development. McElroy has no plans to leave, which could set the stage for a confirmation showdown.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 30, 2009 4:34 PM

Judge rules against Pawlenty on budget cuts

A Minnesota judge has ordered the state to reinstate money for a food program that Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut from the budget, saying he acted unconstitutionally.

by Tom Scheck and Madeleine Baran

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December 15, 2009 2:02 PM

Pawlenty calls special election to fill Day's seat

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has called a special election next month to fill a soon-to-be vacant seat in the Minnesota Senate.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 4, 2009 2:51 PM

Two mayors call for special session on deficit

Two Minnesota mayors are urging Gov. Tim Pawlenty to call a special session this month to address the state's $1.2 billion budget deficit.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 2, 2009 8:22 AM

Budget shortfall renews political showdown

State finance officials say the state is facing a projected $1.2 billion budget shortfall for the current two-year budget cycle.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 23, 2009 2:06 PM

Next budget forecast to show shortfall

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he expects a new economic forecast coming next week will show a hole in the current two-year budget.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 19, 2009 3:00 AM

In Moorhead, school funding woes concern entire city

Nine of every 10 Minnesota schools now depend on voter-approved tax increases to pay their bills. But what happens when voters reject a tax increase and schools make deep budget cuts? That's what happened in Moorhead, and budget woes for schools are affecting the entire city.

by Dan Gunderson

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November 17, 2009 10:31 AM

State Sen. Steve Dille to retire

Dille, who has served in the Minnesota Senate for five terms, has announced he won't seek re-election next year.

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November 16, 2009 11:14 AM

Pawlenty's power to cut state budget lands in court

A Minnesota judge is weighing whether to temporarily reverse budget cuts made by Gov. Tim Pawlenty at the request of those who say he exceeded his authority.

by Tim Pugmire and Tom Scheck