GOP plans to recall DFL members if no-show at session start

A political power struggle that began after a court disqualified a Democratic winner and broke an even split in the Minnesota House will likely continue as the 2025 legislative session begins on Tuesday.

Minnesota Senate GOP, DFL reach power-sharing agreement

The Minnesota Senate GOP and DFL have reached a power-sharing agreement as it is left tied 33-33 due to a vacant seat in District 60. 

FOX 9 All Day: MN political power struggle
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FOX 9 political reporter Corin Hoggard joins All Day to discuss the back-and-forth between state Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives jockeying for majority power as the legislative session is set to begin.

Political standoff could stall Minnesota legislative session

A partisan standoff could derail the start of the Minnesota legislative session set to begin on Tuesday, as Democrats are threatening to stay home without a power sharing agreement.

MN House DFL worries about 'kangaroo court'
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As the DFL and GOP are locked in a power struggle, DFL members say they are worrying about the Republicans attempts to seize control of the House without a quorum and conducting a "kangaroo court." DFL members also defended their unusual early oath of office ceremony.

MN House DFL members hold early swearing-in ceremony

Ahead of the start of the legislative session on Tuesday, Minnesota House DFL members reportedly held their own oath of office ceremony on Sunday amid a power struggle.

MN GOP on recall petition for DFLers [RAW]
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The Minnesota GOP held a press conference Monday ? the day before the start of the Minnesota Legislature ? to announce its preparations to file recall petitions against DFL legislators who fail to appear at House quorum calls. House Democrats have threatened to not show up for the first day of the session if a power-sharing agreement can't be reached.

MN House DFL members threatening to hold up start of Legislative session
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House DFL members were sworn in on Sunday in an early oath of office ceremony, ahead of the start of the legislative session. Democrats are threatening not to show up for the start of the legislative session as they are locked in a power struggle with the GOP. GOP lawmakers are calling the ceremony on Sunday illegitimate, while the DFL says the early ceremony is not unprecedented. Meanwhile, in the Senate, Democrats and Republicans have agreed to a power-sharing agreement.

Special election impact on MN legislative session
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Ahead of the 2025 Minnesota legislative session, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy stopped by the FOX 9 Mornings News to talk about her goals as the state steps into this next chapter. With the balance of power in question for both the Minnesota House and Senate, there is a lot of work to be done, in addition to the state?s budget.

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency

Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.

Reducing PFAS protections a priority for some in MN GOP this session

An early legislative priority for Republicans in Minnesota may be to go after a law designed to prevent pollution from "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.

DFL Sen. Mitchell seeks to delay burglary trial until after legislative session

Minnesota DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell has filed a motion to delay a trial stemming from burglary charges in Becker County until after the 2025 legislative session.

Mondale and Ford’s eulogies written for Carter read by sons at funeral

Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral was a somber time of remembrance, but also a celebration of a century of life, well-lived.

Mondale, Ford's sons give father's eulogies for Carter
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Walter Mondale and Former President Gerald Ford's sons gave eulogies for Former President Jimmy Carter on behalf of their fathers. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.

Jimmy Carter funeral: Walter Mondale's posthumous eulogy
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In 2015, Walter Mondale penned a eulogy for his former running mate Jimmy Carter. Mondale has since passed away but his son delivered his father's eulogy at Carter's funeral on Thursday.

Early primary voting opens for MN Senate District 60 special election

The Minneapolis Early Vote Center is open for residents looking to cast a ballot in the special primary election for Minnesota Senate District 60.

Minnesota marijuana: Dates to remember ahead of dispensaries opening

Those looking to buy weed at a dispensary will have to wait well into 2025 to do so, as the OCM has provided an updated timeline of its ongoing licensing roll-out for businesses looking to sell.

President Jimmy Carter's national funeral: Full video

Former President Jimmy Carter will be remembered at a national funeral in Washington, D.C. on Thursday morning. 

Jimmy Carter's funeral: President Joe Biden's full eulogy
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President Joe Biden remembered late President Jimmy Carter at his national funeral, remembering his character. Jimmy Carter died in December at age 100. He was the 39th president of the United States.