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House DFL files suit with the State Supreme Court

CBS Minnesota on MSN · 2h

DFL members, secretary of state petition state Supreme Court over Republican actions at Minnesota House

The clash in St. Paul over who controls the state House is now in court, after Democrats filed a lawsuit accusing Republicans of acting unlawfully when they convened for session as a majority and elected a speaker.

Twin Cities Pioneer Press on MSN · 4h

Minnesota House DFL files lawsuit saying Republicans speaker election ‘unlawful’

Steve Simon, who as secretary of state initiates the first House proceedings, ruled there was not a quorum present and adjourned the session. Republicans argued he couldn’t do that.

Minnesota House DFL files lawsuit against House Republicans, asks Supreme Court to intervene

Following the contentious first day of the 2025 Minnesota Legislative session, where members of the DFL failed to show, partisan tensions are rising as lawmakers claim House Republicans attempted to select a speaker.

Minnesota House DFLers boycott opening session

MN House DFL boycotting start of legislative session

It’s a rocky start to the Minnesota legislature session. DFL House members failed to show up at the Capitol, but Republicans conducted business as usual and elected a house speaker. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more on the story.

The New York Times · 1d

Minnesota’s Legislative Session Opens Chaotically as House Democrats Boycott

A one-seat Republican majority in the Statehouse and a looming special election made for a tense start to a new era of divided government.

Star Tribune · 11h

5 things to know about the chaotic start to Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session

Republicans moved ahead after Democrats boycotted the first day of business. House Democrats and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon sued Republicans in response.

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MN Republicans push into day two of 2025 session, despite DFL pushback

Minnesota state leaders head into day two of the 2025 legislative session, but not everyone is in attendance. Many DFL ...

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MN House DFL skips the Capitol, convenes in Shakopee as the GOP presses on

The Democratic lawmakers boycotted the opening of the 2025 session, while the Republicans declared a quorum and elected a ...

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Minnesota House of Representatives fails to meet quorum Tuesday, Senate makes agreement

St. Cloud, didn't make an appearance at Tuesday's State House meeting. Fellow DFLers joined Wolgamott in their absence.

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Minnesota DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy previews session with power near-evenly divided

The death of former Democratic Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has left the Senate temporarily in a 33-33 tie. The ...

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Minnesota Senate lays out plan to share power while the House is embroiled in legal challenges

Minnesota House DFL members filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing Republicans of conducting an "unlawful, unconstitutional ...

Republicans Attempt Power Grab in Minnesota

The 66 members of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL)—Minnesota’s affiliate of the national Democratic Party—elected to ...

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DFL leaders explain absence from MN House

Saying they are protecting the “will of the voters,” leaders with Minnesota’s Democratic party explain why they were absent ...

Judge announces DFL victory in MN district 54A as legislative session begins

A Scott County judge ruled that DFL candidate Brad Tabke won the House seat for the city of Shakopee Jan. 14. Tabke was ...

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