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What the Heck is Gerrymandering?

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published July 23, 2019 at 2:23 PM CDT
ger·ry·man·der /ˈjerēˌmandər/ verb gerrymandering manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. achieve (a result) by manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency.

 
Redistricting, gerrymandering....what does it all mean?  On Making Sausage this week we talked more about it...with our DFL commentator Colleen Nardone and longtime political reporter in Minnesota Lori Sturdevant. 

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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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