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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

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”

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

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

Minnesota lawmakers approve $66 billion budget before special session deadline

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

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"

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

Another ethics committee hearing Thursday is latest attempt by Republicans to oust DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell Meanwhile, the Minnesota House continues to forge ahead with 67-67- tie

Minnesota Republicans eye cuts with another state budget forecast coming later this week Minnesota still has $616 million surplus but it's $1 billion less than prior estimates with a deficit looming in 2028