Republicans choose a new leader for the Minnesota House and make history
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Minnesota House Republicans in a surprise move Friday chose Rep. Lisa Demuth to represent their caucus as minority leader, edging out current minority leader and former House Speaker Kurt Daudt. Demuth is set to become the first Black Minnesotan to lead a legislative caucus in the state. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Nov. 11, 2022. Hosted by Lisa Ryan. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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