The 2025 Minnesota legislative session is off and running, kind of.

In the House, with Democrats boycotting the first day of session, there is dispute over whether the 67 Republicans gathered in the House chamber had the numbers for a quorum to actually start the session.

The Senate, which currently has an even split, started on a much more peaceful note.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.