Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House

The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with Democrats in a power struggle with Republicans over control of the state House of Representatives. The high court left it up to lawmakers to negotiate a way to work together. The justices said Friday that a quorum in the House is 68 members. Republicans had claimed it was 67. The House GOP holds a 67-66 majority pending a special election to fill an empty seat. The election is expected around March 11. House Democrats have stayed away from the Capitol all session to try to prevent Republicans from exploiting their advantage.