The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday appeared skeptical of House Republicans’ argument that the judiciary should stay out of the workings of the Minnesota House. The six justices hearing the high-stakes case that could determine control of the Minnesota House seemed poised to issue a ruling that would answer a key question: How many House

At the root of the cases before the justices is a question of whether 67 lawmakers is enough for a quorum when there's a vacancy in the 134-seat House of Representatives.

With accusations flying over which party is ignoring state law, the fight to control the Minnesota House is shifting from lawmakers to lawyers. DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon is calling on the Minnesota Supreme Court to weigh in on who has what power.

Simon’s opinion comes while Democrats are threatening a no-show if Republicans do not agree to a power-sharing agreement.

Among the investments outlined, Walz’s bonding bill would allocate $239 million for public safety projects, $206 million for Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota to repair and renovate buildings, $144 million in water and transportation infrastructure, $10 million for work on the Rapidan Dam in Mankato and $7 million for public housing.

As Democrats continue to boycott, the Minnesota high court will hear arguments Thursday over whether House Republicans have a quorum with 67 members, or if 68 members are needed to hold sessions

What does having a quorum mean for the Minnesota House of Representatives? This question will likely be decided by the state's Supreme Court after state Democrats sued state Republicans for electing a speaker with only 67 members present on the first day of session.

It's time for the Democrats' walkout to end and for the legislature to get on with its work,' Rep. Lisa Demuth said after court ruling.

November's elections left the House in a 67-67 even split, but Democratic Curtis Johnson was ruled ineligible due to residency requirements in District 40B, giving the GOP a temporary 67-66 advantage until a special election – which the DFL is almost certain to win – can be held.

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order Friday afternoon saying 68 members of the Minnesota House constitute a quorum, an opinion favoring House Democrats.

Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers around the country have tried at least two dozen times before to thwart their opponents. It's not even a first for the state.