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Supporters give Al Franken a victory rally long time in coming
U.S. Sen.-elect Al Franken and his wife, Franni, have been ready and waiting to go to Washington for a long time.
Franken Hits Iron Range Parades On July 4 Weekend
Sen.-elect Al Franken is already marching into his new role: He'll participate in six Independence Day parades on Minnesota's Iron Range.
Court victory hands Franken a Senate seat, Democrats a boost on health care, other key issues
The jokes about Minnesota's prolonged recount can finally stop, just in time for Democrats to secure a reliable vote from a former funny man.
With tourism down 20 percent in northern Minnesota, Sen. Klobuchar looking for solutions
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she wants to give northern Minnesota resorts a shot in the arm in this time of declining tourism, so she's co-sponsoring a bill to attract more foreign visitors.
MN breast-cancer advocates take opposing views of Klobuchar bill
I spoke on Monday with Christine Norton, co-founder of the Minnesota Breast Cancer Coalition, about the controversial breast-cancer bill that Sen.
Which Al Franken will show up in Washington?
Newly certified Minnesota U.S. Senator Al Franken and Minnesota's other U.S. Sen.
Sotomayor foes emboldened by case
Attorney Karen Torre, center,A pauses on Monday as she speaks to members of the media on the steps of Federal Court in New Haven, Conn., with Frank Ricci, front right, the lead plaintiff in the "New Haven 20" firefighter reverse discrimination case.
Minn. Court: Franken Wins Senate Seat
Jun 30, 2009 3:05 pm US/Eastern ST. PAUL 1 of 1 Coleman, whose term in the Senate expired in January, trailed Franken by 312 votes after a recount and his lawsuit challenging the results of that recount.
Minnesota delegation's positions on health care plans
At this early stage in the health care reform game, with at least three major plans floating around Congress, Minnesota's delegation is mostly operating in wait-and-see mode.
'A joyful celebration of diversity' for 125,000
About 125,000 people gathered in Minneapolis on a sunny Sunday to watch the Gay Pride Parade roll down Hennepin Avenue, said Christopher Taykalo, a spokesman for Twin Cities Pride.
Locals call for health care fix
WASHINGTON - Lynn Schurman wants to see the same sense of commitment from Minnesota's congressional delegation that she feels for finding a solution to the nation's health care crisis.
Editorial: Ellison fails part of routine ethics test
Congressman should disclose cost of privately financed trip. Last update: June 25, 2009 - 8:53 PM KEITH ELLISON'S OFFICE RESPONDS: "When Congressman Ellison received the offer of this trip, he knew it would be important for him.
Holder tells Congress new hate crime law needed
Attorney General Eric Holder talks with Deputy Attorney General for Legislative Affairs Judith Applebaum on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 25, 2009, prior to Holder testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes legislation.
Ellison's privately paid trip to Mecca prompts debate
Last fall, two years after becoming the first Muslim member of Congress, U.S. Rep.
Klobuchar's breast-cancer bill: a misguided effort?
Despite criticism from leading cancer scientists, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., appears to be continuing to work with Rep.
The weekly wrap-up: busy Minnesota delegation
Herea s a look at some of the things that the Minnesota delegation was up to in a week of continued health care wrangling, climate change compromises and transportation tiffs.
Cancer Letter says lawmakers ignore concerns about early breast CA screening
Paul Goldberg reports : "In recent weeks, several prominent scientists and public health experts attempted to explain to Rep.
FCC to probe exclusive mobile handset deals
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will launch an investigation into exclusive handset deals between mobile carriers and handset makers, acting FCC Chairman Michael Copps said.
Klobuchar: A Lot of DTV Fears Unfounded
The DTV transition continued to get high marks from Capitol Hill last week. Following shout-outs at a House hearing on a satellite bill, some Senators followed suit, including one who had long expressed concerns about her heavily-analog state.
Lawmakers Tout Legislation To Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Among Younger Women At High Risk
Legislation proposed in March would help make certain groups of women younger than age 40 aware of their elevated risk for breast cancer, Rep.