Dakota Times

Minnesota State Senator Zach Duckworth has raised concerns on social media regarding the conduct of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party during the 2024 legislative session and subsequent media coverage. In a series of posts dated August 26, 2025, Duckworth questioned both party actions and public reporting surrounding key events at the end of the legislative period.

In his first post, Duckworth wrote: "2024 - Republicans are blamed for DFL breaking the rules to pass their bills “on time” despite having total control

2025 - media reports a DFL legislator wasted the entire second-to-last day of 2024 session - self-inflicted wound

Irony - Judge says it was unconstitutional https://t.co/rtlIKtkJrB" (August 26, 2025).

A follow-up message reiterated his criticism: "Minnesotans lose when one party only cares about its political agenda, no matter the cost.

https://t.co/msi85otgKi - wasted day in 2024

https://t.co/jQce1gyTxe - GOP gets the blame, DFL “had” to break the rules

https://t.co/5DAbb26Jwa - Judge declares the bill unconstitutional" (August 26, 2025).

Duckworth also commented on timing and transparency in reporting related to these legislative developments: "If not for folks trying to influence the outcome of the Minneapolis Mayoral race, this candid correction of the 2024 end of legislative session would have never been published. These facts should have been clearly stated to the public then instead of a year later - “when useful.” https://t.co/tgQ0d9iCAS" (August 26, 2025).

The referenced events center around procedural disputes in Minnesota's legislature in 2024. The DFL held majorities during that session and faced accusations from Republicans over rule-breaking while passing legislation before deadlines. Media coverage at that time reportedly assigned blame differently depending on party perspectives. A judge subsequently ruled that one of the bills passed under disputed circumstances was unconstitutional.

Duckworth's remarks come amid ongoing debates about partisanship and transparency in Minnesota politics. He has previously advocated for greater accountability within state government processes.