Losing one of eight House seats would trigger a complex realignment of the state’s congressional districts.
The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release population counts on Monday that will determine whether Minnesota will keep all eight of its seats in Congress.
Minnesota, which has grown more slowly than many other states, has been on the edge of losing one of its seats in the U.S. House for decades. The last time Minnesota lost representation in Congress was after the 1960 population count.
The numbers will be released at a 2 p.m. news conference. Continue reading.