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Description: MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with four caucus leaders about the upcoming session and the work they hope to tackle.

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Minnesota lawmakers will face constituent pressure to take action on some potent issues from guns control, immigration, fraud, taxes and more as the convene the 2026 session on Tuesday.

The Capitol also remains deeply split, with legislative seats almost evenly divided between the parties in the House and Senate.  Progress will be a challenge in an election year when some key players are looking up the political ladder or worried about the political winds back home.

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with the Minnesota’s four caucus leaders about what’s in store for the session and what could get accomplished.

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MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with four caucus leaders about the upcoming session and the work they hope to tackle. 

Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session 

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