Sen Dean Johnson (DFL-16, Willmar) announced today that he will be leaving the Republican Party and joining the DFL. Johnson has been at odds with the Republican Senate Caucus since his ouster as Minority Leader. The reward for the change will result in his chairing of the Senate Transportation Budget Division. The position came available…

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