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Democrats end boycott of Minnesota House after agreeing power-sharing deal with GOP
Minnesota House Democrats have returned to the state Capitol after reaching a power-sharing agreement with Republicans, ending a stalemate that prevented the chamber from conducting business for more than three weeks.
Lawmakers in Minnesota Strike Deal, Ending Democrats’ Boycott
Democrats agreed to let a Republican take the speakership of the Minnesota House after a weekslong fight over control of the chamber.
Minnesota GOP takes control of House after Dems' weekslong boycott, pledges to 'check' Walz's 'extreme' agenda
Republicans and Democrats in the Minnesota House have reached a "power sharing agreement" ending the Democrats' weeks-long boycott of the legislative session.
Minnesota Republicans Want to Oust Every Democrat as Boycott Continues
The political boycott began in early January when House Democrats in Minnesota boycotted the opening session of the 2025 legislative calendar.
Minnesota House Democrats end boycott; legislating to finally begin, three weeks late
Minnesota House Democrats will end their three week boycott of the legislative session after Republicans agreed to a key demand that Rep. Brad Tabke, DFL-Shakopee, will retain his seat after winning a close victory in the south metro and a court challenge to the contest.
Minnesota House Democrats, Republicans reach deal to end boycott
The agreement was announced shortly after Gov. Tim Walz issued a new election date for Minnesota District 40B, the seat that was the root of the DFL's boycott.
MN GOP announces recall petitions against House DFL members as weeks-long boycott continues
Members of the Minnesota GOP will discuss its newest strategy to get democrats back in the state's House of Representatives.
Democrats’ Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states
Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers elsewhere have tried dozens of times in seeking to thwart their opponents.
Minnesota Republican Party launches recall election effort targeting all House Democrats boycotting the legislative session
The Minnesota Republican Party launched a recall election effort this week targeting all House Democrats who are continuing to boycott session, which is now in its fourth week.
Minnesota GOP to file recall petitions against absent House Democrats
The Republican Party of Minnesota ramped up the pressure on absent House Democrats on Tuesday, announcing it would file recall petitions against DFLers who’ve boycotted legislative proceedings for three weeks.
MN Republicans launch recall effort against all 66 House Democrats, who continue to boycott session
The Democrats have been boycotting the legislative session in protest of the GOP's plans to organize with a temporary, one-seat majority.
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