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Still no special session to address gun safety as Gov. Walz and DFL leaders lack common ground with Republicans Walz says GOP leadership stopping them from having a vote is "very, very frustrating"

October 6, 2025
Charlie Kirk's murder is just the latest in shocking escalation of political violence in America "I hope both sides take some time to pause and reflect, but I'm not optimistic," says political analyst Blois Olson

September 11, 2025
Minnesota District Court Judge strikes down state law banning binary triggers on guns The ban was tucked into Minnesota's 1,400 page spending and policy bill passed by the DFL legislature in 2024

August 19, 2025
Governor Tim Walz says he's backing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, seeking a third term as mayor "I'm proud to support Mayor Frey so that we can continue working together to move Minneapolis into the future”

July 31, 2025
How does President Donald Trump's tax and spending cuts package affect Minnesota? "We may not feel the effects of the big bill till after 2026," says WCCO Political Analyst Blois Olson

July 2, 2025
Fallout from violent acts against lawmakers could lead to increased capitol security and "great number of retirements" WCCO Political Analyst Blois Olson thinks other lawmakers may step aside over safety fears

June 17, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers approve $66 billion budget before special session deadline

June 10, 2025
House Speaker shares some growing frustration as stalemate over state budget continues Republican Speaker Lisa Demuth (Cold Spring) adds Governor Walz's priorities are contributing to delays

June 4, 2025
Lawmakers continue to work on state budget with tension building - not between parties but within parties Legislative leaders continue to express optimism however: "We're going to wrap things up this week"

May 28, 2025
Special Session Ahead: Lawmakers still trying to hammer out budget details with Gov. Walz urging them to get it done Walz says their work goes beyond June 1st, they'll need to start looking at government shutdowns

May 20, 2025