House, Minnesota and Republicans

Minnesota Republicans protest ‘secret’ Democrats’ swearing-in and planned boycott
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party representatives were sworn in ahead of the legislative session in a private ceremony, drawing outrage from Republicans. The unprecedented swearing-in ceremony occurred at the Minnesota History Center and came ahead of their promise to boycott the legislative session until Republicans agree to a power-sharing agreement.
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.
Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House
The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with Democrats in a power struggle with Republicans over control of the state House of Representatives
Democrats' Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states
Minnesota Democrats are trying to prevent Republicans from taking advantage of a temporary one-seat majority caused by a vacancy in a Democratic-leaning seat, and the chamber is expected to return to 67-67 after a special election.
Court Sides With Democrats in Fight Over Control of Minnesota House
Minnesota’s top court ruled that Republicans had overstepped their authority by conducting business in the Legislature even as Democrats boycotted the session.
Minnesota Supreme Court sides with Democrats in state House dispute
The Minnesota Supreme Court handed Democrats a major win Friday, effectively ruling that Republicans didn’t have enough members to conduct business in the Minnesota House. The state’s highest court ruled that a quorum — the necessary number of members needed to conduct business — is 68 members out of 134 officials.
MN GOP vows recall efforts as Dem lawmakers threaten to skip work for two weeks
Minnesota Republicans are in a showdown with Democrats as the GOP attempts to capitalize on a slim and likely temporary House ...
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session is off to a rough start. How did we get here, and what’s next?
House Republicans have elected a speaker but the DFL is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene. At issue is whether 67 ...
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3rd week of MN legislative session looms as House party leaders debate start of official business
DFL House members have stayed away from the Capitol, boycotting the session that started two weeks ago, pending requests for a power-sharing agreement and assurance a DFL representative's seat would ...
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Minnesota House Republicans must respect voters’ will and certified results
Rep. Brad Tabke was elected by 15 votes, and no matter how close the election, certified results mean a win is a win.
Minnesota Supreme Court voids House Jan. 28 special election, rules Gov. Walz called it too soon
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the special election for a metro House race later this month, finding Gov. Tim Walz set ...
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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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Minnesota legislative standoff spills out of the Statehouse into the courthouse
With accusations flying over which party is ignoring state law, the fight to control the Minnesota House is shifting from ...
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GOP candidate in Minnesota House District 54A says he will not appeal election challenge
Aaron Paul, the Republican candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives seat in District 54A, said he will not be ...