A forthcoming ruling from a judge in a case challenging a state House race in Shakopee could throw another wrench in what's shaping up to be a shaky start to the legislative session next week.

A week before the legislative session’s start, Minnesota House members are butting heads on what the first day will look like. Democrats say a power-sharing agreement is still necessary, while Republicans declare they have a majority in the chamber and will “exercise that right.”

Minn. House Democrats consider not attending first two weeks of the legislative session to prevent the chamber from achieving a 68-member quorum.