A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
Minnesota's Senate leaders create a bipartisan organizing agreement after a member's death results in a 33-33 split.
Minnesota House Democrats work from afar
In their lawsuit, House Democrats say Republicans unlawfully organized and elected a speaker on the legislative session’s opening day.
Alex Plechash, the incoming chair for the Minnesota Republican Party, shares thoughts on the start of the new legislative session.
House Democrats in Minnesota's legislature are threatening to skip out on the first two weeks of the legislative session starting Jan. 14.
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative session.
Minnesota Republicans are expected to file a petition to the state Supreme Court Monday, hoping to delay a special election that will determine the balance of power in the state House.
A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling sided with House Republicans over the timing of a special election in District 40B. This special election is the reason DFL House members have yet to show up to the 2025 Legislative Session.
House Republicans have elected a speaker but the DFL is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene. At issue is whether 67 seats are a majority or whether 68 are needed.
Republican House Leader Lisa Demuth talks with Esme Murphy about the controversy surrounding the start of the 2025 legislative session in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the special election for a metro House race later this month, finding Gov. Tim Walz set the date before state law requires.