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Minnesota House opens 2026 session; three members sworn in and chamber adjourns to Feb. 19
Summary
The Minnesota House convened for the opening of its 2026 legislative session in Saint Paul. A chaplain led a prayer, three newly elected representatives were sworn in, several noncontroversial motions and bill introductions were announced, and Representative Niska moved to adjourn until Feb. 19, 2026.
The Minnesota House of Representatives convened for the opening of its 2026 legislative session in Saint Paul on Feb. 18, beginning with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before formal business.
Chaplain Veil Olson delivered an invocation based on the Prayer of St. Francis, asking members to "be an instrument of your peace" and to seek to console, pardon and bring hope. The presiding officer then identified Olson as a former state representative from Duluth, Minnesota.
Presiding officers welcomed Girl Scout troops from Champlin, Maple Grove and…
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