He was the first DFLer to serve as minority leader since party identification returned to the Minnesota Legislature in 1973 .
After the 2010 election , Bakk was elected by his caucus to serve as the minority leader during the 2011 -- 2012 session .
Bakk was the first Bakk to serve as minority leader since party identification returned to the Minnesota Legislature in 1973 .
After the 2010 election , Bakk was elected by his caucus to serve as the minority leader during the 2011 -- 2012 session .