Here are four takeaways:
1. Gov. Dayton had a similar procedure done in 2012 in which he had two vertebrae fused in his lower back.
2. He is having the elective procedure done to improve the strength and stability in his legs and expects to see improvements after today’s surgery.
3. The operation was performed at 7:30 a.m. and Gov. Dayton was put under general anesthesia.
4. He will remain at the Mayo Clinic for a few days for recovery time, but is expected to resume his regular schedule in about a week.
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