Minnesota State Rep. Bidal Duran (R-Solway)
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Recent News About Minnesota State Rep. Bidal Duran (R-Solway)
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Bidal Duran urges bipartisan cooperation and offers solutions for Minnesota governance
Bidal Duran shared several posts on X in September 2025 highlighting his perspective on bipartisan cooperation and improving governance in Minnesota.
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Bidal Duran shares multiple external links in recent X posts
Bidal Duran posted several tweets containing only external links between September 13 and September 16, 2025.
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Minnesota State Rep. Duran responds to Annunciation Catholic School shooting
Representative Duran of Bemidji has issued a statement in response to the mass shooting that occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis.
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Ramsey County judge overturns ban on binary triggers included in 2024 omnibus bill
Representative Bidal Duran (R-Bemidji) has responded to a recent decision by a Ramsey County judge, who invalidated Minnesota's ban on binary trigger devices.
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Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program set for January 2026 launch
Representative Bidal Duran has issued a reminder to Minnesota residents about the upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, which is set to begin on January 1, 2026.
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Minnesota Supreme Court upholds rights of pre-1968 firearm owners
Representative Bidal Duran, a Republican from Bemidji, has expressed support for a recent decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court regarding firearm ownership.
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Rep. Duran calls for swift accountability after Sen. Mitchell's felony conviction
Representative Bidal Duran (R-Bemidji) has responded to the recent guilty verdict in Senator Nicole Mitchell’s felony burglary case.
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Rep. Duran urges reforms after fraud probe in Minnesota housing program
Minnesota State Representative Bidal Duran (R–Bemidji) has responded to a federal investigation into alleged widespread fraud in the state’s Housing Stabilization Services program.
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Representative Duran calls on Minnesotans to reflect on Independence Day's meaning
As the Fourth of July approaches, Representative Bidal Duran has released a statement encouraging Minnesotans to reflect on the meaning of Independence Day.
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Representative Duran addresses Beltrami County storm damage and relief efforts
Representative Bidal Duran has addressed the community following a severe storm that struck Bemidji and Beltrami County, causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, and property in the area. “Our community was hit hard by a devastating storm...
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Minnesota leaders mourn loss after attack targets lawmakers
Minnesota is mourning after a violent incident over the past weekend resulted in the death of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
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Minnesota Rep. Bidal Duran issues statement after deaths of Speaker-Emerita Hortman and husband
Representative Bidal Duran of Bemidji issued a statement following the deaths of Speaker-Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were killed in what authorities have described as a targeted act of violence.
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Minnesota House completes special session with focus on healthcare repeal and education reform
After a period of negotiations, the Minnesota House held a special session on Monday to finalize work on the state budget.
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Minnesota legislature faces continued delays as budget talks await special session
Minnesota lawmakers remain at an impasse over the state budget, now more than two weeks past the constitutional deadline to complete the legislative session.
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Minnesota legislature prepares for special session amid unresolved budget issues
The 2025 legislative session in Minnesota ended on May 19, but work remains unfinished as a special session is expected soon.
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Minnesota legislature ends regular session; special session expected to address unfinished bills
The 2025 legislative session in Minnesota has concluded, but the work for lawmakers is not finished as they prepare for a special session.
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Representative Duran comments on end of legislative session and upcoming special session
As the 2025 legislative session ended, Representative Bidal Duran of District 2A reflected on the outcomes and the need for a special session.
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Minnesota lawmakers reach bipartisan budget deal aimed at reducing deficit
After extensive negotiations, a budget agreement was reached late Wednesday night among the Minnesota House, Senate, and Governor’s office.
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Minnesota legislature advances bills on veterans’ benefits, education grants, public safety
As the legislative session approaches its conclusion, lawmakers are negotiating final committee bills on the House floor.