Democrat and Republican leaders in Minnesota are entering 2011 with high hopes and a cooperative tone, but with key differences on legislative priorities.
House Speaker-Designate Kurt Zellers says Republicans plan to hold down government spending and make Minnesota a friendlier place for businesses.
House Minority Leader-Elect Paul Thiessen says DFLers will measure their performance in the upcoming session by how well they protect middle-class families from potentially painful budget cuts.
The new session begins Tuesday.
