State Government

The DFL loathes One Big Beautiful Bill. But what do Minnesota legislative Republicans think?

MinnPost • July 21, 2025

House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, and House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Paul Torkelson, R-Hanska, prepare to enter closed budget talks with Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders at the State Capitol...

Pizza terrorism, online vitriol and now murder: Lawmakers fear for their safety and don’t know how to change that

MinnPost • June 23, 2025

After Rep. Melissa Hortman’s killing, Minnesota legislators confront escalating threats, Capitol security gaps, and the limits of protection.

Mourners mark the life and death of Melissa and Mark Hortman with candlelight, music and silence

Minnesota Reformer • June 19, 2025

Melissa Hortman vigil at Capitol draws bipartisan crowd, uniting in music, reflection and sorrow after politically motivated tragedy.

Demystifying Vance Boelter’s unremarkable tenure on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board 

MinnPost • June 19, 2025

Former board colleagues recall little about Vance Boelter, as misinformation spreads about his role and politics following fatal shootings.

Cwodzinski reflects on violence, grief and the future of public service

Stuart Sudak • June 17, 2025

After a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, Sen. Cwodzinski discusses safety, grief, and the future of public service.

‘A woman with strength and experience’: Speaker Lisa Demuth mourns legislative counterpart, Melissa Hortman

MinnPost • June 17, 2025

House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth, left, speaking during the annual Minnesota Chamber of Commerce dinner event on Jan. 5, 2023, as House Speaker Melissa Hortman looks on. Photo by Grant Erickson/Minnesota...

Mayor reflects on democracy and safety after shootings

Stuart Sudak • June 14, 2025

Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case reflects on the political shootings that shook Minnesota, sparking questions about democracy and public safety.

‘Her mirthful eyes, her sharp humor’: Colleagues remember Melissa Hortman, assassinated at age 55

MinnPost • June 14, 2025

House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, prepares to enter the Cabinet Room to continue budget talks with Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders at the State Capitol on May 28, after...

Minnesota lawmakers grit teeth, pass state budget in crammed special session

MinnPost • June 11, 2025

DFL and GOP lawmakers vent during Minnesota’s one-day special session as they pass a $67 billion budget after private talks.

What to know about Legislature’s Monday special session to finish the budget

MinnPost • June 8, 2025

Gov. Tim Walz speaks with reporters on Wednesday, June 4, at the Minnesota Capitol. He has called state lawmakers to a special session scheduled for Monday to finish the state budget. MinnPost photo...

How the Minnesota Legislature’s struggle to complete a state budget measures up: Exceptional, terrible, or neither? 

MinnPost • June 3, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers confront 2025 budget shortfalls driven by declining revenue, high Medicaid costs, and looming federal funding uncertainty.

MN Chamber leader addresses EP Chamber on 2025 legislative concerns

Joanna Werch Takes • June 1, 2025

Minnesota Chamber CEO Doug Loon spoke on the business group's concerns related to employee leave laws, workforce demographics, and more.