After the Minnesota House adjourned Sunday evening, shortly before midnight, members stayed to talk a little auld lang syne. Colleagues who won't be seeking reelection stood to give valedictories, with various parts playfulness, wistfulness, reflection and gratitude. Here are the dozen -- eight Republicans and four Democrats -- who have said they won't be running this fall: • John Berns, R-Wayzata, elected 2006 • Chris DeLaForest, R-Andover, elected 2002 • Brad Finstad, R-Comfrey, elected 2002 • Bud Heidgerken, R-Freeport, elected 2002 • Scott Kranz, DFL-Blaine, elected 2006 • Frank Moe, DFL-Bemidji, elected 2004 • Dennis Ozment, R-Rosemount, elected 1984 • Eric Paulsen, R-Eden Prairie, elected 1994 • Aaron Peterson, DFL-Appleton, elected 2002 • Connie Ruth, R-Owatonna, elected 2000 • Kathy Tingelstad, R-Andover, elected 1996 • Neva Walker, DFL-Minneapolis, elected 2000
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It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.
