Party leaders push for control of the Minn. Senate

There's a multimillion dollar battle going on for control of the Minnesota Legislature. All 201 seats are up for grabs. Republicans control both the House and Senate by slim margins.

Sen. Michelle Fischbach is the chair of the Senate Republican Legislative Election Committee. DFL Sen. Tom Bakk is charged with gaining control of the Minnesota Senate for his party. They spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

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