Minnesota Capitol to see greatest lawmaker turnover in 50 years, including fixture dealmakers

Fifty-seven state lawmakers announced that they would leave their seats due to redistricting, desires to seek another office or for personal reasons. The exits include some of the Capitol's best-known deal makers, opening room for one of the largest crops of new freshman legislators in decades.

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