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Gov. Mark Dayton says surgical complications damaged his lungs and led to an extended stay at the Mayo Clinic.
A quick look at some Minnesota political stories in the news.
Gov. Mark Dayton has been at Mayo Clinic since back surgery on Oct. 15. At the time, a spokesman said he was expected to stay in the hospital for several days following the surgery.
Republicans chose Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer to lead their 2020 campaign efforts as the new House minority tries to regain the majority.
Start your Wednesday with some of the politics stories you may have missed.
State House Republicans keep Daudt as leader
Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt will become the Republican minority leader after Democrats won majority control in this week’s election.
New House DFL leaders hail from suburbs
State Rep. Melissa Hortman is in line to be Minnesota House speaker, with Ryan Winkler selected for majority leader.