Minnesota Legislature closes out session marked by partisan division and election year politics

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 1,499

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Minnesota Legislature adjourned the 2026 session late Sunday with a modicum of accomplishments that’s still likely to leave advocates, lobbyists and some lawmakers wanting.

Lawmakers have been contending all session with election year politics, a lame duck governor, a 67-67 deadlocked state House, and the simple fact that they crafted a two-year budget last year — eroding any sense of urgency this year.

Despite the impasse, legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz agreed …

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