Gov. Dayton Recovering After Surgery for Prostate Cancer

A spokesman says Dayton's surgery went as planned and concluded around 11:30 this morning

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Dayton has gone under the knife to treat his prostate cancer.

The Democrat had surgery this morning at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

A spokesman says Dayton’s surgery went as planned and concluded around 11:30 this morning.

Dayton expects to spend the night in the hospital but will return to his normal work schedule next week.

Dayton revealed his diagnosis just a day after he collapsed during his State of the State address last month.

It’s the latest health setback for the governor, who recently turned 70.