Friday, January 9, 2009
A map of the state of Minnesota's eight congressional districts. (Map courtesy of the Minnesota Secretary of State)
Redrawing political lines
Broadcast: Midday, 12/03/2008, 12:00 p.m.
Political boundaries are redrawn only once a decade but the process of redistricting can shape the political landscape for generations.
Will Minnesota lose a congressional seat? Can the Legislature draw district boundaries that are fair?
State leaders gathered at the University of Minnesota earlier this week to talk about redistricting, and this hour of Midday features highlights.
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- Redrawing political lines (program audio)
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More from MPR
- Minn. 'on cusp' of losing House seat (12/01/2008)
- Panel recommends changes to election redistricting laws (01/11/2008)









