How Minnesota farmers feel about the midterm results

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Minnesota farmers had mixed reactions to Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the state Legislature. But most farmers agree what they want most from politicians are trade deals that open up long-term market opportunities.

Democrats are poised to take control of the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the Minnesota Legislature in January.

That’s a fact that Steele County farmer Jason Keck isn't too happy about. He thinks the Minnesota DFL, despite being the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party, is out of touch with rural areas.

“Democrats are back in power,” said Keck. “It feels like the state's controlled by the Twin Cities, and there's kind of nothing we can do about it.”

Keck said he feels disappointed because, in...