Rep. Jason Issacson will read anything with lasers, aliens or spaceships in it.
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Rep. Julie Sandstede, DFL-Hibbing, was inspired by her high school band director to get into education.
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Rep. Randy Jessup came up with the idea for oatmeal in a cup
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“The two things you never want to hear an elected official say are, ‘Trust me,’ and ‘I’ve always wanted to do this.'"
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The Legislature finally passed Real ID with no statutory ban on undocumented immigrants getting driver’s licenses.
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Sen. Paul Utke said serving in the Senate is “a huge step up from the council”
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