The Irrigators Association of Minnesota’s 51st Annual Convention and Expo, held February 19, 2026, at The Park Event Center in Waite Park, featured a timely legislative update from association lobbyists John Berns and Tony Kwilas. Their presentation provided irrigators with insight into Minnesota’s evolving political climate, legislative priorities, and policy developments that could impact agriculturalContinue reading “Lobbyist Update Highlights Legislative Priorities at Irrigators Association of Minnesota Convention”
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Minnesota House District 40B Special Election Shifts Legislative Balance
A special election was held yesterday in Minnesota House District 40B, following a court ruling that disqualified the previous election’s winner due to residency requirements. The election results are now in: Election Results DFL candidate David Gottfried won the seat decisively, defeating GOP candidate Paul Wikstrom by more than 5,000 votes. The final tally:✔️ DavidContinue reading “Minnesota House District 40B Special Election Shifts Legislative Balance”
Legislative Update: Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on House Quorum, Shaping Power Struggle at the Capitol
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a unanimous (6-0) ruling last Friday, declaring that a quorum in the Minnesota House of Representatives requires 68 legislators—a decision that nullifies all actions taken by House Republicans since the start of the legislative session on January 14. Background The 2025 legislative session opened with a dramatic standoff. On JanuaryContinue reading “Legislative Update: Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on House Quorum, Shaping Power Struggle at the Capitol”
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