As a quarrel over power hits its two-week mark, many around the Capitol wonder when the Minnesota Legislature’s session will feel real.

Operations of the Minnesota House have ground to a halt as Democrats continue to boycott the session, and both parties are unable to agree on how to proceed. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon presided over the House session Monday,

The debate over whether Minnesota House Republicans acted lawfully when they elected a speaker is headed to the state Supreme Court. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Secretary of State Steve Simon and the House DFL have filed lawsuits to stop Republicans from taking control of the House for the next two years,

The order should force Republicans back to the table for a power-sharing agreement, likely similar to the state Senate, which is also tied between Democrats and Republicans during what has become a contentious 2025 state House session.

Republican state representatives are honoring a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that the House must have 68 members present to conduct business. But Democratic-Farmer-Labor members say they still won’t show up at the Capitol until the sides reach a power-sharing agreement.

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In a major victory for Minnesota House Democrats Friday, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that 68 House members must be present for a quorum, which means the lower chamber has had no official proceedings during a Democratic boycott.

They said that in the Minnesota House of Representatives, a quorum, as according to the Minnesota Constitution, based on the current total number of seats is 68.

The Senate DFL will regain control next week after a special election, and DFL and Republican House leaders are negotiating.

The Minnesota House began its third deadlocked week due to a Democratic boycott over a power struggle with House Republicans.

DFL lawmakers say they will stay away until House Republicans agree to a power-sharing deal for when the House returns to a 67-67 tie after a special election in one district where a Democrat is likely to win.