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Minnesota Senate passes bill codifying abortion into state law
Having already passed in the House, it will now be sent to Gov. Tim Walz for signing into law.
Minnesota reports massive projected budget surplus of $17.6 billion
The huge surplus comes as the DFL prepares to assume a trifecta of the Legislature and the Governor's House.
Walz wants to use surplus money to send direct payments to Minnesotans
It's a renewed effort from a previous proposal from Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's supplemental budget in January.
Lawmakers reach agreement on tax cuts ahead of session's end
Lawmakers announced they had reached a deal on a tax bill Saturday ahead of the looming session deadline.
Group of House DFLers seeks support for 'gas tax holiday' this summer
The proposal has yet to gain full support from the party.
Minnesota DFL to allow non-voters to participate in its caucuses
The party is holding its precinct caucuses this Tuesday.
Line 3 protesters block entrance to DFL booth at MN State Fair
This coincided with a demonstration at the state capitol.
Calls for investigation after former DFL staffer details sexual harassment
Cynthia Callais provided her account to the Minnesota Reformer.
Rep. John Thompson once again rejects calls to resign
He spoke briefly Monday morning at a press conference organized by his supporters.
Walz, DFL call on Rep. Thompson to resign amid domestic violence reports
Numerous allegations of domestic violence against the St. Paul DFLer have come to light.
'Cop out': Senate GOP leader under fire for cancelling police reform hearings
Senate Maj. Leader Paul Gazelka retracted support for such hearings.
'No respect': MN lawmaker shows up to debate in pirate costume
He was called out on Twitter by Rep. Kaohly Vang Her.
GOP candidate: Daunte Wright killing was result of low police morale
Doug Wardlow is running for MN attorney general.
Shakopee GOPer posts DFL lawmaker's personal cell number on Facebook
Rep. Erik Mortensen has been accused of 'doxxing' Twin Cities lawmaker Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn.
DFL calls on Gazelka to resign as more is revealed about GOP's COVID outbreak
The Senate Majority Leader is under pressure over the party's COVID-19 controversy.
'Disgusting': DFL senators say GOP failed to disclose COVID-19 outbreak
Dems say "NO ONE in the DFL nor non-partisan staff was told."
DFL scorches GOP lawmakers for flying after COVID exposure
The congressmen were exposed to COVID-19 on Air Force One.
Duluth senator reprimanded for falsely claiming DFL endorsement
DFL Chair Ken Martin wrote a letter, posted July 8, to Sen. Erik Simonson.
GOP candidate called out for campaign tent near George Floyd site
Lacy Johnson is running against Ilhan Omar.
After 7 years, Tom Bakk out as Senate DFL leader
His successor is Sen. Susan Kent of Woodbury.
DFL says it smashed its off-year fundraising record in 2019
State Democrats are bullish ahead of the 2020 elections.
Joe Biden campaign hires former DFL executive in Minnesota
The new hire is part of a larger Super Tuesday strategy for the former Vice President's campaign.
DFL confirms which names will be on 2020 Presidential Primary ballot
Democrats have 15 choices come primary day.
Rep. Angie Craig to voters: I will vote 'yes' on impeachment
Fellow DFLer Rep. Collin Peterson will be voting "no."