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Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matthew Alvarez

What cabinet appointments for Sean Duffy, Kristi Noem, and Doug Burgum could mean for Minnesota

Regional reporters offer insight on Trump picks

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Three regional leaders—Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, and Sean Duffy—are among President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Their potential appointments could significantly influence Minnesota and neighboring states.
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The U.S. Senate could vote as early as this week on several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet appointments.

Among the nominees are three figures from neighboring states:

  • Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor, nominated for interior secretary.

  • Sean Duffy, former Wisconsin Republican congressman and Fox News host, nominated for transportation secretary.

  • Kristi Noem, South Dakota governor, nominated for Homeland Security secretary.

To discuss their confirmation hearings and the regional impact of their appointments, Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with:

  • Jack Dura, North Dakota government reporter for the Associated Press.

  • Frank Zufall, a political reporter with the Wisconsin Examiner.

  • Dominik Dausch, political reporter for the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls.

Listen to the full conversation by clicking the player above.