N.D. lawmaker killed in plane crash remembered for her ‘joyful spirit’

Lawmakers in Fargo are navigating the unexpected loss of a colleague over the weekend – North Dakota State Rep. Liz Conmy, D-Fargo, died on Saturday after a small plane crashed in Brooklyn Park, just after taking off from the Crystal airport. The pilot of the plane died in the crash, too. North Dakota’s Democratic party is remembering her as a champion for public education, the environment, and transparency. Conmy’s next door neighbor, Anastassiya Andrianova is running for North Dakota state House to represent a part of Fargo. She said she was encouraged to run by her friend Rep. Conmy. Andrianova joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to reflect on Conmy’s life and career.This segment was produced by Ellen Finn. Read more reporting on this story from Harshawn Ratanpal.