Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic will step down from leadership after cancer returns
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has announced she will step down from her position to focus on her cancer treatment. News of her departure comes days before the 2024 session begins and is a surprise considering how she managed her role during her significant health challenges. Dziedzic, a five-term senator with strong northeast Minneapolis roots, was a respected figure in the DFL caucus, leading many progressive policy changes with just a slight majority. With her stepping down, the caucus now faces the task of selecting a new leader. Colleagues have expressed shock and sadness at her departure, praising her leadership and expressing well wishes for her health.
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