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Even legislators get surprised; here's how. VIDEO

Reporter Abby Simons asked legislators, veteran and new members alike, what surprised them this year. In just a few seconds, they gave her their answers.

May 16, 2014 at 11:24PM

Minnesotans are often shocked by the Legislature.

But legislators also get surprised.

Reporter Abby Simons asked them what surprised them this session. They answered.

Rep. Brian Johnson, R-Cambridge:

Rep. Michael Paymar, DFL-St. Paul:

Rep. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mezeppa:

Rep. Phyllis Kahn, DFL-Minneapolis:

Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston:

Rep. Leon Lillie, DFL-North St. Paul:

Rep. Paul Torkelson, R-Hanska:

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