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House Republicans ripped DFLers over tactics that could keep the House from conducting business Tuesday. Melissa Hortman, the House’s top DFLer, defended her moves, telling MPR News that denying a quorum is “the only negotiating power I have right now.”

The Minnesota House devolves into bitter power standoff, which will send the session off on a tension-filled note. Senate leaders, however, have a power-sharing deal in hand.

Bumpier takeoff on tap for Minnesota Legislature’s session opening amid early oaths, election disputes

MPR News senior politics reporter Clay Masters talks with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about developments at the Capitol ahead of the start of the legislative session on Tuesday

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DFL, GOP jockey for power in Minnesota House a day before session’s start

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