Minnesota Senate | Audacy

Gov. Tim Walz plans to call a special session to address gun laws but challenges with Republicans await House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) says any special session needs to include things beyond more gun control

September 3, 2025
DFL State Senator Tou Xiong arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired It's the second arrest for driving while impaired for Xiong after a 2022 incident in Blaine

August 15, 2025
Tuesday is the special primary election to fill the State House seat that was held by the late Melissa Hortman

August 12, 2025
Special elections to fill two open Senate seats in November could determine the balance of power at the capitol Sen. Bruce Anderson died suddenly last week and Sen. Nicole Mitchell was convicted of felony burglary charges

July 30, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers speaking out about security at the State Capitol in St. Paul Dept. of Public Safety and State Patrol are launching three independent investigations aimed at boosting security

July 29, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers who request enhanced home security can now tap into House, Senate funds to cover the cost

July 25, 2025
Sen. Nicole Mitchell resigns her seat earlier than planned after burglary conviction Mitchell's attorney had initially said she would take up to August 4 to resign

July 25, 2025
Attorney for Nicole Mitchell says she'll resign from the Minnesota Senate by early August

July 21, 2025
Democratic State Senator Nicole Mitchell found guilty in burglary trial Mitchell faced two felony charges including first degree attempted burglary and possession of burglary tools

July 18, 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