St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, who's been feuding with the governor over cuts in aid to cities:

“The Supreme Court has rightly rejected the Governor's go-it-alone strategy that has marked his eight years in office. While that approach may have served his presidential ambitions, it has not served the people of our state. Minnesotans are tired of political games - they want realistic solutions. They want police officers on their streets and good teachers in their classrooms. Today’s ruling is a call to action for the Governor to return to the table and work with the legislature to get the job done."

DFL State Rep. Ryan Winkler of Golden Valley:

“Today Tim Pawlenty’s overreach was overthrown by the enduring principles of democratic governance. The checks and balances created by our constitution have again tipped the balance back in favor of the people of Minnesota.

“Impartiality demonstrated by members of the Minnesota Supreme Court deserves the state’s highest praise and gratitude. Their ruling strictly follows the letter of the law and the clear language of the Minnesota Constitution - a constitution carefully crafted to uphold a constructive balance of power within state government.

“Now the task falls to the Legislature and Governor to do what our constitution requires, and what Minnesotans elected us to do: find common ground, and together solve the state’s budget crisis.