MN House Republicans and Democrats Reach Power-Sharing Agreement

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The stalemate in the Minnesota House is no more. Democrats and Republicans have a confirmed agreement in place.

Republican Representative Lisa Demuth will serve as Speaker of the House through the end of next year.

Republicans will control House committees until a special election is held to fill a vacant seat next month.

The House GOP holds a 67-66 majority pending a special election to fill an empty seat that Governor Tim Walz set for March 11.

Meanwhile, Democrats say they will be in session today (Thursday).