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Minnesota House Democrats threaten boycott over power-sharing dispute

Minnesota House Democrats pledged Monday to boycott the start of the legislative session if Republicans attempt to use their temporary 67-66 majority to take control of the chamber and elect GOP Leader Lisa Demuth as speaker.

Yahoo · 1h

Minnesota House DFL threaten session boycott if power-sharing agreement isn't reached

A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the start of the legislative session next week.

Bring Me The News on MSN · 4h

DFL prepared to skip start of session, claim House GOP poised for 'illegitimate power grab'

Democrats have also voiced concern that Republicans could refuse to seat Rep.-elect Brad Tabke, a Democrat from Shakopee, who won by 14 votes. Those results are facing a legal challenge after Scott County officials said 20 ballots were accidentally discarded.

WCCO Radio Minneapolis on MSN · 2h

Legislative Chaos? DFL threatens to skip start of session if power-sharing agreement with Republicans isn't in place

Minnesota could see one of the most contested starts to a legislative session when state lawmakers meet in St. Paul next Tuesday. The DFL is threatening to skip the start of the session if there’s no power-sharing agreement with Republicans.

tim walz, House and Minnesota GOP

CBS Minnesota on MSN · 56m

Minnesota GOP challenges timing of special election that will determine House power

A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the Jan. 14 start of the legislative session.Republican leaders announced on Monday they currently have a majority and control of the House due to legal disputes involving two seats.

Grand Forks Herald · 2h

Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election

Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative session.

MPR News · 11h

GOP sues over timing of special election crucial to Minnesota House power balance

A lawsuit challenges a decision by Gov. Tim Walz to schedule a Jan. 28 special election after a November winner was deemed ineligible to take office in the House on Jan. 14.

Minnesota Republicans claim control of state House while Democrats threaten a ‘strike’

Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, proudly introduced herself as the House speaker designate at a news conference on Monday, ...

KSTP-TV2h

Minnesota House leaders to preview 2025 legislative session priorities Monday afternoon

Ahead of the 2025 legislative session, Minnesota House leaders are expected to detail their priorities on Monday. The session begins on Jan. 14, but there are still uncertainties about leadership with ...

MPR News10d

Republicans gain edge in Minnesota House after DFLer drops out over residency case

Republicans gain one-seat majority heading into 2025 session as a DFL-won seat becomes vacant. A special election will come ...

1don MSN

At capacity, Fargo jail looks to house some inmates in Minnesota

The Clay County Board of Commissioners will consider a possible agreement with the Cass County Jail in Fargo this week.

MinnPost3d

Morrison sworn in as newest Minnesota member of Congress amid celebrations — and some chaos

The freshman who replaced retired Rep. Dean Phillips is optimistic Congress can get things done despite partisanship.

FACT CHECK: No, Authorities Did Not Find A Secret Tunnel In The UnitedHealthcare CEO’s House

A post on X claims that slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had a secret tunnel running underneath his Minnesota home.

Dog dead, man injured in northern Minnesota house fire

A Rice Lake house fire left one man injured and one dog dead Saturday evening. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s ...

MinnPost3d

PAC spending on Minnesota congressional races fell 85% in 2024

The decline in independent expenditures could indicate that national attention on Minnesota’s congressional races may be ...

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