As Minnesota lawmakers prepare to convene, the stage is set for a tumultuous legislative session marked by escalating partisan dysfunction. With the GOP claiming a majority in the House, Democratic lawmakers are threatening to boycott the session in protest of power-sharing disputes and ongoing court challenges regarding the seating of a representative. Amidst these tensions, the Secretary of State has indicated that a quorum of 68 members is necessary for proceedings to commence, complicating the situation further. As both parties brace for conflict, the potential for legislative gridlock looms over the upcoming session, raising questions about the efficacy of governance in a sharply divided legislature.