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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson on potential House split, narrowing DFL control
Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday morning to talk about the 2024 election results, the tightening DFL trifecta, Republican voter turnout and bipartisan cooperation at the state level.
Minnesota Democrat, Republican analysts parse 2024 election results
Democratic Commentator and Attorney Abou Amara, former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Republican Amy Koch and GOP political operative Jennifer DeJournett joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning to parse the results of the 2024 election.
As repeat looms, former house speaker, journalist recall 1979 state House split
Former House Speaker Steve Sviggum and retired political reporter Lori Sturdevant both spoke with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning to recall their lived experience of the 1979 split state House — as history is poised to repeat itself.
Sen. Klobuchar’s reelection semi-soured by Trump presidential win
Klobuchar told MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning that her victory was somewhat soured by President-elect Donald Trump’s win and some of her chambermates failing to win their own reelection bids.
A deadlocked Minnesota House? We’ve been here before
The Minnesota House of Representatives appears headed for a tie — with Republicans and Democrats in a 67-67 split, if current election results hold. The state has seen this situation play out before.