Spring storm brings rain and wind Tuesday into Wednesday

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

Tonight, DFL Gov. Mark Dayton will give his second State of the State address to the GOP-controlled Legislature.  

His speech comes in the midst of an already contentious legislative session. In the first three weeks, Republicans have rejected one of Dayton's appointees, and the governor has vetoed four Republican-backed civil lawsuit bills. 
 

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with former Gov. Arne Carlson, a Republican who worked with a DFL-controlled Legislature from 1991 to 1999.

Cathy Wurzer

Author

Tonight, DFL Gov. Mark Dayton will give his second State of the State address to the GOP-controlled Legislature.

Tonight DFL Gov. Mark Dayton will give his second State of the State address.  He'll speak to a legislature controlled by Republicans.  And his speech comes in the midst of an already contentious legislative session.  In the first three weeks, Republicans have rejected one of Dayton's appointees, and the governor has vetoed four Republican-backed civil lawsuit bills.  Someone who knows what Dayton is facing tonight is former Governor Arne Carlson.  From 1991 to 1999, Carlson worked with a DFL-controlled legislature.

Ex-Gov. Arne Carlson: State of State speech will impact dynamics at Capitol

Share

Create a More Connected Minnesota