In 2020 we will continue our coverage of elections and politics and government as it affects northern MN. In this conversation with talked with Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht. She is a DFLer running for MN Senate Seat 5 which is currently held by Republican Justin Eichorn . Also running is DFLer Charles Dolson . The large geographic region of Senate District 5 includes Grand Rapids, Bigfork, Blackduck, Cass Lake, part of Bemidji, Park Rapids, Walker, and places in between.