Peterson and Sparks give an insider's view of the Legislature

State Rep. Roz Peterson and State Sen. Dan Sparks
State Rep. Roz Peterson, R-Lakeville, and State Sen. Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin.
Molly Bloom / MPR News

As the legislative session gets underway, MPR News' Tom Crann checked in with two legislators: state Sen. Dan Sparks and state Rep. Roz Peterson.

Sparks is a DFLer representing the southern Minnesota district that includes Albert Lea and Austin. He's been a Senator since 2003.

Peterson is a first-term Republican representing the southern metro district that includes Burnsville and Lakeville.

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