![Rep. Cheryl Youakim, DFL, 46B, chief author of the K12 education finance and policy bill, urges members to vote for it moments before the house passed it 97-36. Rep. Leon Lillie, (DFL) 44B looks on at right. The Minnesota legislature was scrambling to finish their work in a special session to Monday, June 9, 2025 at the State Capitol in St. Paul. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/CLP76BA3PJDQZJZEN46K4OQZ6M.jpg?&w=799&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
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