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• Session 2011 live from the Capitol
  Host Gary Eichten and MPR News political editor Mike Mulcahy broadcast from the Capitol rotunda at the start of the new legislative session. Their guests, including influential lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton, will discuss how they will tackle major issues like the $6.2 billion budget deficit.11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Rep. Kurt Zellers: R-Maple Grove, Speaker of the House.
  Sen. Richard Cohen: DFL-St.Paul.
  Rep. Mary Liz Holberg: R-Lakeville.
  Sen. Gen Olson: R-Minnetrista.
  Rep. Mindy Greiling: DFL-Roseville.
  Sen. David Senjem: R-Rochester.
  Rep. AlIce Hausman: DFL-St.Paul.
  Sen. Amy Koch: R-Buffalo, Senate Majority Leader
  Sen. Julianne Ortman: R-Chanhassen.
  Sen. John Marty: DFL-Roseville.
  Rep. Tom Rukavina: DFL-Virginia.
  Sen. Claire Robling: R-Jordan.
  Rep. Matt Dean: R-Dellwood.
  Sen. Linda Berglin: DFL-Minneapolis.
  Sen. Dave Thompson: R-Lakeville.
  Pam Wheelock: Commentator. Former finance commissioner.
  Rep. Jim Abeler: R-Anoka.
  More from MPR
  New Legislature brings opportunity to repeal ban on nuclear, coal plants (01/03/2011)
  Dayton becomes Minnesota's 40th governor (01/03/2011)
  Outgoing leaders preview new governor and new Legislature (01/03/2011)
  As Legacy arts funds flow, lawmakers will reassess distribution (12/30/2010)
• Midday live at the Capitol continues
  In Midday's second hour broadcasting from the Capitol rotunda, Gary Eichten and Mike Mulcahy speak with newly elected Gov. Mark Dayton. They also interview other key DFLers and Republicans about the new Legislature.12:00 p.m.
  Guests
  Mark Dayton: DFL-Minnesota Governor.
  Rep. Greg Davids: R-Preston.
  Rep. Ann Lenczewski: DFL-Bloomington.
  Rep. Tim Mahoney: DFL-St.Paul.
  Rep. Paul Thissen: DFL-Minneapolis.
  Rep. Sarah Anderson: R-Plymouth.
  Rep. Mary Murphy: DFL-Hermantown.
  Rep. Joyce Peppin: R-Rogers.
  Rep. Ryan Winkler: DFL-Golden Valley.
  Pam Wheelock: Commentator. Former finance commissioner.
  More from MPR
  New Legislature brings opportunity to repeal ban on nuclear, coal plants (01/03/2011)
  Dayton becomes Minnesota's 40th governor (01/03/2011)
  With deficit looming, Dayton becomes governor (01/03/2011)

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