Minnesota House DFL, Steve Simon sue over Republican speaker election
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Secretary of State Steve Simon and the House DFL have filed lawsuits to stop Republicans from taking control of the House for the next two years, arguing it’s unconstitutional for them to move forward without Democrats present.
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Secretary Simon Statement on Opening Session of the Minnesota House of Representatives
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House Democrats, Secretary of State are suing House GOP lawmakers. Here’s what you need to know.
The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday to get to the bottom of one question: How many Minnesota House members need to be physically present at the Capitol to legally conduct business?
House DFL boycott enters third week as court ruling freezes Republicans from action
A State Supreme Court ruling has effectively shut down the GOP from being able to operate in the chamber without Democrats present.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments in case that will determine whether House GOP can legally operate
The Supreme Court justices listened to oral arguments for more than an hour and are expected to issue a ruling quickly.
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Secretary Simon Statement on Minnesota Supreme Court Decision
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Minnesota Democrats ask state Supreme Court to resolve state House power struggle
(AP video: Mark Vancleave) The Democratic side of the Minnesota House chamber was empty for a second straight day Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn., as Democrats continued their boycott in a power struggle with Republicans. (AP Photo/Steve ...
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20-year-old charged in October homicide on St. Paul’s North End
A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with the Oct. 14 killing of 42-year-old Nicholas Sletten of Little Canada on St. Paul’s North End. Kastedell Larmarr Thomas Jr. faces two counts of second-degree murder.
Minnesota House remains stalled with little progress in DFL-GOP power struggle
Republican members, who a court ruled don’t have quorum, are expected to return again Tuesday. Unless at least one DFLer shows up it’ll be a repeat of Monday. Meanwhile, power sharing
Minnesota Supreme Court rules the House needs a 68-vote quorum
It's time for the Democrats' walkout to end and for the legislature to get on with its work,' Rep. Lisa Demuth said after court ruling.
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Minnesota House remains in deadlock Monday after Supreme Court order
House Republicans drafted a motion on Monday, Jan. 27 to ask absent Democrats to end their boycott, and for those who remain absent to forgo their legislative salary, but Secretary of State Steve Simon adjourned the House floor before the motion could be heard.
Minnesota Supreme Court sides with DFL in struggle over House control
Under state law, the House must have 68 members present — a majority of the total 134 seats, the justices wrote.