Minnesota Guard takes on key Iraq role
National Guard commanders say a large deployment of Minnesota troops this spring marks a new phase for the guard and for Iraq.
More than 1,000 soldiers will head to Iraq to assist Iraqis as they take over their own security.
Major General Rick Nash joins Midday to talk about the deployment.
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