A special session was held on July 19 and 20, 2011, to complete the passage of budget bills.

Another special session was held on August 24, 2012, to provide disaster assistance for the flooded areas of Duluth.

[1] In the 87th Minnesota Legislature, a total of 258 out of 5,731 bills introduced were passed by the Senate and House of Representatives.

1467, an act that would have eliminated the duty to retreat with regard to the use of firearms in self-defense and instituted a stand-your-ground law while allowing the use of firearms in self-defense outside the permit holder's home; H.F. No.

1870, an act that would have authorized school districts to base leave of absence and discharge decisions on teacher evaluation outcomes; H.F. No.