Sen. Sanders heads to MN to show support for Rep. Ellison

Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will campaign for U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison Friday in Minnesota.
John Minchillo | AP Photo 2016

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison is going to be campaigning Friday with the Democrat he endorsed to challenge Donald Trump and other Republicans during the presidential race in 2016.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will join Ellison in Minneapolis and Duluth in support of Minnesota's 5th District congressman, currently running for state attorney general.

Sanders is an independent who caucuses with Democrats in Congress. He joined MPR News host Tom Crann via Skype to talk about the events.

To listen to their conversation, click the audio player above.

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