Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement on the death of Senator Kari Dziedzic (DFL- Minneapolis):

“Senator Kari Dziedzic was a passionate legislator, a respected leader, and a trusted colleague and friend. She will be remembered for her integrity and her compassion for Minnesotans, something that we all saw as she continued to serve even as she battled cancer. I’m deeply saddened at her passing and am praying for her family and friends as we all mourn this loss.”