Politics Friday: The race is underway for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District
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U.S. Representative Angie Craig won Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District seat in 2018, but she’s won two reelection races by single-digit percentage margins. She’s in for another costly and competitive race. MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with Rep. Craig about her work in Congress and her upcoming campaign. Later, rural EMS providers are banking on state lawmakers to help keep them afloat. Sen. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls, joins the conversation to talk about what lawmakers could do to assist emergency services under financial strain. Guests:   Minnesota U.S. Representative Angie Craig    Minnesota State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls  Subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.    Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.     What should Minnesota lawmakers' top priorities be in 2024? https://modules.wearehearken.com/mpr/embed/11378/share
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