Iron Range DFL lawmaker joins race to succeed Nolan in Congress

It wasn’t the only factor, but “a nudge” from the congressman Jason Metsa will vie to replace helped him decide to run for the 8th Congressional District’s open seat.

Metsa, a three-term state representative from Virginia, Minn., announced Thursday, March 1, that he will seek the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsement for the 8th District seat. He joins four other DFL candidates trying to replace incumbent Rep. Rick Nolan, who announced his retirement in February.

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