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Each year Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) releases two different budget forecasts, with one in February and one in late November or early December.

While the national storyline for last week’s election may have centered on Democratic wins, the most notable result in Minnesota did not involve partisan politics.

Yesterday was General Election Day in Minnesota and around the country with many interesting races impacting state and local politics.

Tomorrow is General Election Day in Minnesota and there are several races of interest that could impact state and local politics.

This document provides LHPA’s analysis of the 2025 General Election in Minnesota.

In an interview last week Gov. Tim Walz outlined his plan to hold town halls in specific districts around the state where the legislative members may not want to support a ban on assault-style weapons.

Last week, Gov. Tim Walz spoke publicly about the likelihood of a special legislative session this fall to address issues of gun violence.

Last week Gov. Tim Walz, along with DFL House Leader Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) and Senate Majority Leader Sen. Erin Murphy (DFL-St. Paul) unveiled a 10-point proposal to address gun violence and school safety.

Last Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz met with legislative leaders as he contemplates calling the Minnesota legislature into a special legislative session to address gun violence.

Last week, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced his intention to seek re-election and a third term in the governor’s office.

On September 15, 2025, the Minnesota House Democratic Farmer Labor (“DFL”) Caucus elected Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Brooklyn Park) as their new caucus leader.

Having served since 2019, Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha announced late last week that she will not be seeking a third term.