A Ramsey County judge has ordered funding for the Minnesota Legislature extended through October 1st, giving Governor Mark Dayton and Republicans more time to try to work out their differences over the governor’s vetoes. And how long could this go on, Judge John Guthmann inquired ofDayton attorney Sam Hanson during Monday’s court hearing. Guthmann asked, “Would that mean then that, as long as the court provides temporary funding for the legislature, this impasse could last the rest of Governor Dayton’s term?” Hanson responded, “It could.” The judge continued, “And be perfectly consistent with the constitution and legal?” Hanson said, “It wouldn’t be the hope. It could.” He added the idea is to provide temporary funding so the two sides can go back, negotiate and resolve the problem.