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.

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments today regarding whether it should intervene in a partisan power struggle that has stirred controversy in the House of Representatives for over a week. Democratic lawmakers have been boycotting the state Capitol to prevent their Republican colleagues from exploiting their one-seat majority.