New, but expected — The Minnesota House DFL and Secretary of State Steve Simon both file lawsuits to the state Supreme Court challenging House Republicans organizing as a majority in the chamber yesterday #mnleg

Day 2 of the MN Legislative Session: DFLers continue their boycott. GOP Leader Lisa Demuth declared a quorum present as Republican members look to elect a chief clerk.

Walz's budget proposal to include sales tax cut, per Politico Playbook. Btwn the lines: Interesting that Walz world gave this *state* budget tidbit first to national/inside-the-beltway pub, w/ Trump contrast framing, as he mulls plans for '26 + beyond politico.com/playbook

NEWS: Judge grants DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell's request to delay her trial until after #mnleg session.

MN Supreme Court orders that Governor Walz prematurely called for the special election that's at the center of the MN House controversy right now. It appears the writ of special election will need to be reissued.

No statement expected from DFL, I'm told

Statement from Rep. Melissa Hortman on the 40B delay. DFL remains confident they’ll win back the 67th seat eventually. In addition to ending with the special election, we could also see the ongoing MN House situation resolve if the MN Sup. Court weighs in on the quorum issue.

And a statement from Rep. Lisa Demuth as well.

Minnesota Supreme Court rules in favor of DFL position on quorum needed to conduct business in MN House mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/me…

NEW: Democrats and Republicans have reached a deal to end the Minnesota House stalemate. Deal includes making Republican Lisa Demuth speaker of the House for two years, gives GOP temporary control of committees. Story w/Briana Bierschbach startribune.com/democrats-and-…

Good seeing and catching up with my friend Quinn Gorham at the Capitol. Tune in to Northern News Now tonight to hear us discuss Duluth Area Chamber’s Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol Days, priorities this year and progress we’re making.

More coming later, as we expect to hear from MN leaders later this afternoon, but MMB's budget summary shows a growing deficit on the horizon for MN (up about $850M from November) kttc.com/2025/03/06/min…

BREAKING: Sen. Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids has been arrested for Solicitation of a Minor for Prostitution. The 40-year-old Republican is in custody in the Twin Cities, via Bloomington Police. #mnleg

Melissa Hortman was a light to all of us in the #mnleg world. As a reporter, I didn’t have the personal relationship with her that others might have had, but I believe that no one needs to earn the right to grieve. Her incredible legacy will outlive the pain of her loss.