Minnesotans protest ahead of state Supreme Court hearing on House dispute
Minnesotans are sharing their disapproval for state lawmakers ahead of a Supreme Court hearing over a power dispute in the House.
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Minnesotans are sharing their disapproval for state lawmakers ahead of a Supreme Court hearing over a power dispute in the House.
Superintendents, principals and others from school districts large and small went before the Minnesota Senate Education Committee to share how they're staring down cuts to shore up their budgets.
House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a trio of bills aimed at preventing the theft of taxpayer money in public programs.
The Minnesota Supreme Court this week will hear arguments in a case that could mark a step towards resolution in the power dispute playing out in the state House.
One week into the session, there is still chaos at the state Capitol. There's a power dispute in the House and Democrats are still a no-show. Caroline Cummings has the latest on where things stand.
A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
Republican House Leader Lisa Demuth talks with Esme Murphy about the controversy surrounding the start of the 2025 legislative session in Minnesota.
A boycott, a secret swearing-in, multiple lawsuits — what is going on at the legislature? DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman joins WCCO's Esme Murphy in studio to discuss.
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.
The trial for Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, will now happen within 60 days of May 19, 2025.
The trial for Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, will now happen within 60 days of May 19, 2025.
On Friday at PICA Head Start Training Center in Minneapolis, Democratic leaders laid out their agenda for the session amid an ongoing power dispute with Republicans over who can and should control the chamber.
As the first week of Minnesota's legislative session ends, the state House is still part empty.
One week into the 2025 session at the State Capitol and not much has happened, at least in the House.
Gov. Tim Walz's budget proposal would make changes to sales tax collections and trim state spending in an effort to stave off a steep shortfall in future years.
Minnesota House Democrats didn't show up for the start of the session and GOP members are making moves without them there. As our Frankie McLister reports, it doesn't appear either side will be budging.
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.
The clash at the capitol over who controls the state capitol is now in court.
Half the Minnesota House stood empty on Tuesday when the state Legislature convened for its session and Democrats didn't show up amid a bitter power dispute.
The 2025 legislative session is off to a bumpy and bitter start at the Minnesota House. Democrats didn't show up on Tuesday amidst a power dispute. As Caroline Cummings explains, this capitol clash is likely headed to court.
In her ruling Tuesday morning, Perzel determined that the election in Shakopee is not invalid, and Tabke "remains the candidate with the most votes legally cast in the 2024 General Election."
The new legislative session is off to a rocky start at the Minnesota State Capitol. Half of the Minnesota House sat empty Tuesday afternoon as Democrats and Republicans accused each other of illegitimate power grabs. Caroline Cummings has the latest.
Leaders from the two parties are in a dispute over who controls the Minnesota House now that Republicans have a one-seat majority, at least temporarily until a special election.
Democrats took that unprecedented step because of their plans to boycott the first day of session in an effort to keep Republicans from organizing as a majority and taking control of the chamber with their one-seat advantage.
The fireworks are flying before this year’s legislative session even starts. With less than 14 hours to go before it begins, it’s not clear who will be in charge of the House or who will even show up. WCCO’s Esme Murphy joins us with the latest on the chaos.
