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House Republicans will start the 2025 legislative session with a Minnesota House majority — at least for the purposes of organizing the chamber — now that a DFL candidate has opted against appealing a court defeat. For the first month of session, the Minnesota Senate will be tied 33-33 following the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic.
A special election for both seats will be held at the end of next month.
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to reflect on the 2024 legislative session and the year ahead.
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