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ST. PAUL, Minn.

New House Speaker Paul Thissen: State budget a top priority in next session

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Rep. Paul Thissen introduces some of the newest members of the Minnesota House of Representatives during a press conference Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Thissen was elected House Speaker Thursday.
Alex Kolyer for MPR

The Minnesota House of Representatives will have new leadership when it convenes in January.

The DFL took control of the House during Tuesday's election and last night the party picked the people who will help set the legislative agenda.

The new Speaker of the House is Paul Thissen. He represents a district that includes South Minneapolis and Richfield. Speaker-elect Thissen chats with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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New representatives
Rep. Paul Thissen introduces some of the newest members of the Minnesota House of Representatives during a press conference Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Thissen was elected House Speaker Thursday.
Alex Kolyer for MPR