Rookie lawmakers of the Minnesota Legislature generally keep quiet while they learn the ropes at the Capitol. But the recently-completed legislative session ushered in an era of bi-partisanship and featured an attempt to turn away from the croynism of years past. It gave novice legislators the chance to wield some influence. And some did. Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Collins reports, most freshmen legislators got an education in the reality of Capitol politics too.
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