Senator Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato) today released the following statement on the passing of First District U.S. Congressman Jim Hagedorn:
“It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of Congressman Jim Hagedorn this morning after a long brave fight against kidney cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with him, his wife Jennifer Carnahan, and his entire family. I’ll remember him as someone who spoke his mind and worked hard for his southern Minnesota district. I hope his family can find peace at this difficult time.”