The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on Monday, though a special session looms to finish up the remaining budget bills that will piece together the next two-year state spending plan.

Minnesota's legislative session gaveled to a close Monday night, with lawmakers yet to reach an agreement on the two-year budget bills needed to avoid a government shutdown. Huge pieces of legislation,

The Minnesota Legislature adjourned at midnight on Monday night after roughly four months of work, but major budget bills and appropriations were left unfinished. By state law, the legislature is constitutionally mandated to adjourn by the third Monday in May.