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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
Minnesota students head back-to-school carrying the weight of grief and fear while Gov. Walz eyes special session Gov. Walz visited an Eagan elementary Tuesday and confirmed he was planning to reach out to Republicans

September 2, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz considering calling a special session to address Minnesota gun laws House Republican Floor Leader Harry Niska is pushing back and calling it a "stunt"

August 29, 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 under pressure from Republicans to call special session and address school resource officer laws "Everybody has trepidation with this, and there's a reason for that and their risk levels"

August 30, 2023
Walz gets back to work a day after winning reelection

November 9, 2022
No special session in St. Paul after negotiations collapse on Thursday

June 17, 2022
Walz could call special session before Thanksgiving if an agreement can be made for essential workers and more

November 11, 2021
Down the stretch they come in St. Paul Lawmakers race to beat the Wednesday deadline for government shutdown

June 28, 2021