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 in the state Legislature has widened to include two male lawmakers. Women have accused Rep. Tony Cornish, R-Vernon Center, and Sen. Dan Schoen, DFL-St. Paul Park, of sexual harassment. 

Schoen said in a statement that the allegations were either false or taken out of context. Cornish says he intends to fight accusations against him and has no intention of resigning.

I confronted Cornish

The building allegations are raising concerns about just how pervasive sexual harassment is in the state House and Senate. 

MPR host Tom Weber talked with two reporters who are covering the story: 

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A sexual misconduct scandal in the state Legislature has widened to include two male lawmakers.

More allegations of sexual misconduct against an elected official in the Minnesota Legislature is raising concerns about just how pervasive sexual harassment is in the state House and Senate. MPR host Tom Weber will have the latest on a developing story.

Allegations of sexual misconduct build at the Minnesota Capitol

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