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Minnesota House Ends Stalemate with Historic Power-Sharing Deal

Minnesota House lawmakers have reached an agreement to end a three-week standoff, as announced by House DFL and GOP officials on Wednesday evening.
Lisa Demuth will be the speaker for the entire two-year session under the new agreement.
The GOP will hold committee majorities until a special election in March, which could even the House at 67-67.
The DFL has called for a powersharing agreement while Republicans urge the DFL to return to work, allowing them to operate with a temporary majority.

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governing.com

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Fox News

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NBC News

Minnesota lawmakers reach power-sharing agreement, ending weekslong stalemate

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The Independent

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Eden Prairie Local News

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Austin Daily Herald

Minnesota House Democratic and GOP leaders reach power-sharing agreement to end partisan stalemate - Austin Daily Herald

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