New Leadership in the Minnesota Senate

The results of the 2022 midterm election have changed the power dynamics of the Minnesota Senate. Senator Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, was selected by her Senate DFL colleagues as the next Majority Leader. In the role, she will navigate the caucus' priorities in setting the agenda for the entire Senate. Senator Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, will head the Senate Republican Caucus as the next Minority Leader. The new leaders join moderator Shannon Loehrke to talk about their new responsibilities.

Twenty-four freshman Senators-elect spent two days at the State Capitol for new member orientation sessions, which included learning about Senate customs and procedures. Shannon spoke with some of the newly-elected members about their initial impressions.