Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News includes two poll stories — one on who Minnesota Democrats are leaning with so far in the presidential race and one looking at how all Minnesotans view Donald Trump’s job as president.

On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy sits down with Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle to talk about safety on Twin Cities buses and light rail.

Then, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel addressed the multi-million bonding request to renovate university buildings and update existing infrastructure across campus.

And we end the show with MPR News political reporters Brian Bakst and Mark Zdechlick with an update ahead of the Nevada caucuses.

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News includes a recap of the Las Vegas Democratic debate, plus lots of news on legislation being discussed at the Minnesota Capitol — from loon protection to fireworks to paid family leave to whiskey plates.

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News looks at what lawmakers want to do about the depleted state disaster aid account. And a Minnesota couple wants to save lives through specialized grain bin safety training.

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News looks at an effort by Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol to end certain robocalls. Meanwhile, northern Minnesota resort owners are asking the state for help after bad ice conditions this season.

The 2020 legislative session is less than a week old. Much of the attention this session will be on public construction projects and what to do with the projected $1.3 billion dollar budget surplus.

On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy speaks with House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Jasinski on what they hope to get done this session. Plus, MPR reporters Brian Bakst give us an update on Senator Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for President.

The Senate health and human services committee will hear a bill that would establish an insulin assistance program. The proposal from Republican Senator Eric Pratt would provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford it. It also includes an emergency supply provision similar to one favored by House Democrats.

Some polls are showing Democrat Amy Klobuchar within striking distance of Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden in New Hampshire as voters there head to the polls Tuesday. And Minnesota lawmakers kick off their 14-week session to tackle insulin, a bonding bill and other issues.

Legislative leaders say they hope to come away with a bonding bill and some other compromises despite an election-year session with lots of distractions. Meanwhile, Democratic presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar is campaigning for the final day before the New Hampshire primary.

On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy sits down with newly elected Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent. Sen. Kent defeated longtime leader Sen. Tom Bakk to become the first woman to lead the caucus. She joins the program to talk about her new role and what it means for the upcoming legislative session.

Then we speak with House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler on the DFL's push to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota. Later in the hour, we check in with MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik and two experts on the presidential race ahead of next week's New Hampshire primary.