Legislative Session | Audacy

WCCO Q&A: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on the 2026 election, political divisions, Hortman's murder and more "We now have people blending together the idea of spirited debate versus conspiracy theory and rhetoric"

July 17, 2025
Trial of State Senator Nicole Mitchell begins in Becker County Mitchell is facing felony burglary charges after allegedly breaking into her deceased father's home last year

July 15, 2025
How close is Minnesota to a special session and wrapping up a budget? "We're not threatening to shut the government down," says DFL Floor Leader Jamie Long

May 27, 2025
Special session likely as the session churns to an end and lawmakers continuing to negotiate budget details "There's still quite a bit left to go," says Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth

May 19, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal on a new two-year budget with the session deadline looming on Monday Governor Walz, legislative leaders say they found places to compromise even though neither side is "satisfied"

May 15, 2025
Governor's Fishing Opener more than just catching walleye as state budget talks continue Walz is also helping stock walleye on Big Trout Lake and will be fishing with kids while in the Crosslake region

May 9, 2025
Governor Walz, legislative leaders will work on some "walleye diplomacy" at fishing opener with budget deal looming Walz says both DFL and Republican sides will need to be open to compromise to get a deal done

May 8, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers face a challenging final month of session with a budget - and more - to get done The session ends May 19th with several large bills still needing to find bipartisan agreement with a tied House

April 21, 2025
New state budget revisions from Governor Tim Walz trims $250 million The governor's new proposal also adds funding for avian influenza and law enforcement training

March 21, 2025
DFL revives Equal Rights Amendment which would guarantee some of the country's strongest abortion, LGBTQ protections "I believe there's appetite among Minnesotans for an inclusive constitutional protection," says Rep. Leigh Finke

February 18, 2025