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Rep. Buesgens arrested for DWI

State Rep. Mark Buesgens, R-Jordan, was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving drunk.

WCCO TV reports that a Wright County deputy stopped Buesgens Saturday night after seeing the six-term legislator driving in a ditch near Maple Lake. The report said Buesgens' blood alcohol content was 0.16, twice the legal limit.

Buesgens confirmed the arrest, but he told MPR News that he could not comment further until after a meeting with his lawyer.

Buesgens is running for re-election in House District 35B. He also

serves

served as chairman of Republican candidate Tom Emmer's gubernatorial campaign.

UPDATE 1

A spokesman for Emmer says Buesgens' last day employed by the campaign was September 12, when moved over to the state party.

UPDATE 2

Tom Emmer released this statement:

"Mark made a serious mistake in judgment. I am thankful that he did not hurt others or himself. Driving under the influence is not acceptable. Mark is a friend. He is a good man. We will help him and his family in any way possible. They are in my thoughts and prayers."