Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Will Fill Al Franken's Senate Seat
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced the decision Wednesday. Smith's appointed term will last until January 2019.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Will Fill Al Franken's Senate Seat
Office of the Minnesota Governor and Lieutenant Governor
December 13, 2017
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Sen. Kaine discusses President's address, economy, reelection and more
Sen. Kaine speaks with Scripps News ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar removed from Foreign Affairs Committee
The removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar, (D) Minnesota, from the committee stems from a 2019 tweet that was condemned by Republicans.
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State of the Union 2023 viewing guide
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to give the GOP's response to the address.
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Rescuers scramble in Turkey, Syria after quake kills 3,400
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck a region transformed by Syria's 12-year war.
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Criminals now targeting zoo animals
The Dallas Zoo has dealt with a trend of vandalism and animal disappearances since January.
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This group starts its mornings with a frigid Lake Michigan swim
A group of Chicago swimmers say a dive into the cold Lake Michigan each morning helps their body and mind.
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