Extras

Session Ends, Budget Deal in Place | May 2021
Legislature adjourns but needs special session to avoid shutdown at end of June.
Session Ends, Budget Deal in Place | May 2021

DFL First Term Rep. John Thompson talks about his journey from bullhorn to voting button.
First Termer | Rep. Thompson

DFLer Carin Mrotz & Republican Brian McDaniel on the politics of endless special sessions.
Analyst Duo | May 2021

GOP Deputy Majority Leader Johnson & DFL Minority Leader Kent talk about end of session.
Senate Leaders | May 2021

Five Days Left in Session | 2021
Legislature works on public safety initiatives, budget bills & more.
Five Days Left in Session | 2021

Legislature Nearing the End | 2021
Legislature works on public safety initiatives, Voter ID, budget bills.
Legislature Nearing the End | 2021

DFL Majority Leader Winkler & GOP Minority Leader Daudt talk about end of session.
House Leaders | May 2021

HHS Budget & COVID restrictions
Legislature works on HHS bill amid continuing COVID restrictions.
HHS Budget & COVID restrictions

Governor Tim Walz | April 2021
Gov. Tim Walz talks about end of session, evolving COVID restrictions & vaccinations.
Governor Tim Walz | April 2021

GOP First Term Rep. Patricia Mueller talks about trading teaching for lawmaking.
First Termer | Rep. Mueller

DFL First Term Rep. Heather Keeler talks about breaking barriers at the Capitol.
First Termer | Rep.Keeler

MPR’s Brian Bakst & Forum News Service’s Dana Ferguson on legislature’s final 6 weeks.
Reporter Duo | April 2021

Paul Mandell, longtime head of the CAAP Board talks monuments & Capital renovation.
Paul Mandell Retires

Legislature Returns | April 2021
Lawmakers are back from their Easter/Passover break to work on budget & more.