We remember President Jimmy Carter in a conversation with Minnesota civil rights leader Josie Johnson. And former Senate Minority leader Susan Kent remembers her colleague, Sen. Kari Dziedzic.

Then, we look back at a historic year in politics in Minnesota and the U.S. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst joins us to reflect on the biggest political moments of the year, including Gov. Walz’s rise to the Democratic presidential ticket.

And the election led to a divided legislature in Minnesota, but control is in limbo.

Plus, Kelly Morrison is Minnesota’s only new U.S. representative. We talk to her about her priorities.

And with Inauguration Day coming up, we talk about what a second Trump presidency looks like for Minnesota.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “American Dream” by Ondara.