The week ahead in Minnesota politics, from legislative agendas to Sen. Klobuchar's 2020 bid

The top story in Minnesota politics right now is Sen. Amy Klobuchar's announcement Sunday that she's running for president.

Meanwhile at the state Capitol this week, legislative committees are slated to discuss everything from proposed tobacco and e-cigarette restrictions to school start times. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer ran down the latest with MPR News political reporter Brian Bakst.

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