Minnesota is sending big freshman class to Congress

WASHINGTON — Minnesota’s congressional delegation is undergoing a dramatic shift in influence and experience as half the state’s members will be new when Congress convenes in January.

Minnesota’s five new representatives are replacing members with 42 years of accumulated seniority and several influential committee assignments.

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