Posted at 2:26 AM on May 17, 2010
by Tim Pugmire
Filed under: MN Legislature
State Rep. Bud Nornes, R-Fergus Falls, is recovering from injuries sustained in a fall early this morning at the State Capitol.
A spokesman for the House Republican Caucus said Nornes briefly passed out, fell and hit his head. The incident occurred during a caucus meeting held shortly after the midnight start of a special session. Nornes regained consciousness, but paramedics took him to Regions Hospital for examination and observation.
UPDATE
Nornes is reportedly back from the hospital and feeling better. He's also expected to be on the floor when the special session resumes.
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