Minnesota House releases 2025 legislative opinion poll covering school calendar, stadium funding, immigration and other issues

The Minnesota House of Representatives released results of its 2025 legislative opinion poll asking respondents about a range of state policy questions, including whether school districts should be allowed to start classes before Labor Day, whether state funds should be used to renovate professional sports arenas, and whether undocumented immigrants should be barred from state programs.

The poll broadcast introduced the survey and context. The program host (program host) said the results cover topics tied to the recent legislative session and possible future proposals. Poll respondents spoke briefly about the survey: “It was very interesting. A lot of issues I was not, really thinking about,” a poll respondent said. Another poll respondent said, “A lot of important issues worth putting your time in and, you know, sharing what you think.”

Why it matters: the questions mirror items debated or proposed in the 2025 legislative session and touch on budget and policy choices that could affect schools, health care, public safety and state finances.

Key topics and context covered in the broadcast

- School start dates: The poll asked whether school districts should be permanently…