Minnesota Senate returns to full strength with Holmstrom, Hemmingsen-Jaeger sworn in

The Minnesota Senate is back to full strength after two vacant seats were filled on Tuesday, with Democrats once again having a one-seat majority.
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Two new Minnesota senators being sworn in Tuesday

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – The Minnesota Senate will be back to all seats filled on Tuesday morning. Swearing-in ceremonies are being held for Senator-Elect Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger of Woodbury and Senator-Elect Michael Holmstrom from Buffalo.
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Minnesota lawmakers fill Senate seats after near-record special election year

The Minnesota Legislature is almost back to full strength, with two new members joining the state Senate this week. The big picture: A series of resignations related to members' legal troubles and several unexpected deaths — including the June assassination of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman — prompted six special elections across the state this year.

Democrats hold on to majority in Minnesota Senate after two special elections for vacancies, unofficial results show

The DFL is projected to keep control of the Minnesota Senate after two seats were up for election Tuesday. Democrats are expected to keep a 33-32 advantage in the state Senate, after the resignation of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell and the death of Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson left two spots open.

Minnesota Democrats Keep Senate Control After Splitting Elections

Minnesota voters selected one Democrat and one Republican to fill two open State Senate seats, preserving the chamber’s slim Democratic majority.

DFL retains slim majority of Minnesota Senate after special elections

In Senate District 29, which comprises parts of Wright, Meeker and Hennepin counties to the west of the Twin Cities, Republican Michael Holmstrom Jr. comfortably beat Democratic challenger Louis McNutt. He is ahead by 24.69% with 30 out of 37 precincts reporting.

Special MN House elections set for St. Paul, Woodbury seats

St. Paul resigned from the House on Monday as she prepares to take on her new role as mayor of St. Paul. Her defeated two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in the Nov. 4
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Jeremy Munson announces campaign for State Senate, Sen. Rich Draheim not seeking re-election

Republican State Sen. Rich Draheim announces he’s not seeking reelection, Former State Representative Jeremy Munson (R) announces his candidacy for State Senate District 22 seat.
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Senate spending bill would ban hemp-based THC drinks and edibles in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Minnesota businesses say the spending bill passed by the U.S. Senate would effectively ban hemp-derived THC products. A provision in the deal to reopen the federal government would cap hemp products at .04 milligrams of THC. Hemp beverages and edibles in Minnesota are limited to five milligrams per serving.
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