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Minnesota Republicans sue over timing of state House special election
Republicans in Minnesota are attempting to get the state Supreme Court to delay a special election that would likely end their temporary slim majority in the state House. When the new state legislature begins next week,
Minnesota GOP to detail new petition to halt special election in District 40B
The Minnesota GOP will be detailing their new petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court to halt the special election to fill the District 40B seat, as it was left vacant after a residency challenge was successful.
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.
Candidates file for Jan. 28 special elections with control of Minnesota Senate, House at stake
Two special elections for open seats in a Roseville House district and a Minneapolis Senate district have drawn a number of candidates with control of both chambers at stake. Last month a Ramsey County judge ruled that Curtis Johnson was ineligible to serve for the House District 40B seat he was elected to in November due to residency issues.
Republicans sue Gov. Tim Walz to stop special election in House District 40B
Minnesota Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) over the coming special election in House District 40B, where the winning Democratic candidate was recently ruled ineligible over residency requirements.
Minnesota Republicans file petition against Walz in relation to House District 40B special election
The lawsuit comes after a judge granted Republican candidate Paul Wikstrom's contest of the results of the House race after finding his Democratic opponent, Curtis Johnson, did not establish residency in District 40B.
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Minnesota session agendas start to emerge as power fight drags on, acrimony picks up
A week ahead of the kick off of the 2025 legislative session, House leaders feuded over who is in charge and what might get ...
Minnesota Democrats consider holding out from legislative session until special election
Hopes for bipartisan comity at the state Capitol this year — forced upon the Minnesota House by the voters, who sent 67 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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Minnesota House must pass budget in 2025 after 2024 session ends in chaos
The 2024 legislative session was an unusual one — bringing chaos on the House floor — and 2025 is already shaping up to be a ...
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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 ...
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.