ST. PAUL, Minn. — A court date for State Representative Elliott William Engen on a drunk-driving charge is in limbo. A court appearance originally had been set for last Tuesday but was put off until early June and then put off further. Court records list no explanation for the dragging out the case. Some possibly relevant facts:
> The 2026 Legislature is jn session until a constitutionally mandated May 18.
> The House is split 67-67 between Democrats and Republicans.
> Engen’s departure would give a one-vote majority to Democrats.
Engen is being represented in the criminal case by Chris Madel, a prominent Minneapolis attorney who waged a brief Republican campaign for governor this year.
Burger Moe’s. Where the day’s troubles began. In St. Paul a mile or so from the Capitol at 242 West Seventh Street. Known for $16 burgers and 60 beers on tap and 30 bottled varieties.