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Minnesota state Rep. John Lesch has
signed up with the Minnesota National Guard to be an infantryman.

      The St. Paul Democrat leaves Monday for Georgia's Fort Benning
to begin his training, which will run for a few months. The
fourth-term lawmaker isn't commenting on the move.


      In 2006, Lesch gained attention for taking an unauthorized trip
to Iraq.


      Maj. Patricia Baker, a Guard spokeswoman, said Lesch will finish
his training and return to Minnesota in time for the 2010
legislative session, which begins in February. She said the terms
duration and other terms of Lesch's enlistment aren't public.

      Baker said she's not aware of any other sitting legislators in
Minnesota who are active Guard members.

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