 Minnesota Republican State Representative Matt Dean is launching a bid for Governor in 2018 with health care as his central issue. The seven-term lawmaker from Delwood announced his candidacy Thursday. Dean has led the GOP effort to abolish Minsher, the state's insurance exchange under the federal health care overhaul. Nearly a dozen candidates are already in the running to replace Democratic Governor Mark Dayton. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.