Minnesota Democrats press Republicans to negotiate police reform pact

Republicans who control Minnesota Senate say they’ll adjourn special session Friday night

Democratic leaders in the Legislature on Friday openly pleaded with Republicans to stay an the Capitol and work out a deal on police reform that has eluded them over a weeklong special session.

Republicans who control the state Senate have signaled that they plan to adjourn Friday night or early Saturday, with or without agreement on new law enforcement initiatives.

“If we could just stay a few more days, we could get some amazing things done,” said House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park. Continue reading.