The Minnesota Legislature gavels in at the State Capitol on Tuesday with just over five months to strike a bipartisan budget deal and avoid a state government shutdown.But first, they'll have to figure out who's actually in charge — and whether the House can function with roughly half its members boycotting the start of session.

The 2025 legislative session is off to a bumpy and bitter start at the Minnesota House. Democrats didn't show up on Tuesday amidst a power dispute. As Caroline Cummings explains, this capitol clash is likely headed to court.

An ugly opening to Minnesota’s legislative session and a campaign season that won’t end is fueling lawsuit after lawsuit.