5 new laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2018
There are five new laws going into effect Jan. 1, including one that honors fallen officers.
There are five new laws going into effect Jan. 1, including one that honors fallen officers.
Sen. Al Franken's Minneapolis goodbye: 'I'm not giving up my voice'
Senator Al Franken delivered a message of thanks to his supporters and friends after eight years in the Senate on Thursday night.
Senator Al Franken delivered a message of thanks to his supporters and friends after eight years in the Senate on Thursday night.
Minnesota Attorney General to join 'net neutrality' lawsuit
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson plans to join a multi-state lawsuit challenging the federal government's repeal of "net neutrality" rules.
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson plans to join a multi-state lawsuit challenging the federal government's repeal of "net neutrality" rules.
Secret Service interviews person over package of manure sent to Mnuchin
The U.S. Secret Service says it has interviewed someone claiming responsibility for delivering a gift-wrapped package of horse manure addressed to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-shin).
The U.S. Secret Service says it has interviewed someone claiming responsibility for delivering a gift-wrapped package of horse manure addressed to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-shin).
Republican lawmakers call for special session to resolve Lt. Gov. debate
Republican state lawmakers are formally requesting a special session to sort out the musical chairs from Lt. Gov. Tina Smith replacing resigning Sen. Al Franken.
Republican state lawmakers are formally requesting a special session to sort out the musical chairs from Lt. Gov. Tina Smith replacing resigning Sen. Al Franken.
Sen. Al Franken Farewell Speech
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New Texas law helps with bullying
Texas teachers have a new tool to help fight bullying. The new law known as David’s Law gives them more authority over students.
Texas teachers have a new tool to help fight bullying. The new law known as David’s Law gives them more authority over students.
Sen. Franken to officially resign Jan. 2
Senator Al Franken's last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2018, according to his office.
Senator Al Franken's last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2018, according to his office.
State Sen. Karin Housley running for Franken's seat
Minnesota State Senator Karin Housley, a Republican representing the Stillwater and Forest Lake areas, is running for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken. Franken announced his resignation Thursday, Dec. 7 from the Senate floor, and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has named current, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith as Franken’s replacement.
Minnesota State Senator Karin Housley, a Republican representing the Stillwater and Forest Lake areas, is running for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken. Franken announced his resignation Thursday, Dec. 7 from the Senate floor, and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has named current, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith as Franken’s replacement.
The strategy behind selecting Smith for Franken's seat
It’s a decision with national implications. The selection of Lt. Governor Tina Smith to replace Sen. Al Franken is setting the stage for a knock-down, drag-out race in 2018.
It’s a decision with national implications. The selection of Lt. Governor Tina Smith to replace Sen. Al Franken is setting the stage for a knock-down, drag-out race in 2018.
Democrat Doug Jones wins Alabama special Senate race
In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama's special Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump, who urgently endorsed GOP rebel Roy Moore despite a litany of sexual misconduct allegations.
In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama's special Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump, who urgently endorsed GOP rebel Roy Moore despite a litany of sexual misconduct allegations.
Senate appointment won't be named Monday, Dayton says
The governor's office said Sunday it wouldn't be naming a replacement for Sen. Al Franken until at least Tuesday, despite widespread rumors of the nominee being a woman.
The governor's office said Sunday it wouldn't be naming a replacement for Sen. Al Franken until at least Tuesday, despite widespread rumors of the nominee being a woman.
International Human Rights Day prompts rally in Minneapolis
A variety of groups, including the Anti-War Committee and the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) rallied in Minneapolis Sunday to protest several recent Trump Administration policies.
A variety of groups, including the Anti-War Committee and the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) rallied in Minneapolis Sunday to protest several recent Trump Administration policies.
Republicans look to fill Franken's seat in 2018
A special election for the U.S. Senate in 2018 is an unexpected development for the leaders of the state's political parties.
A special election for the U.S. Senate in 2018 is an unexpected development for the leaders of the state's political parties.
Potential impacts of filling Senator Franken's seat
The Governor has yet to announce who he will select to fill Senator Franken's seat. One of the possibilities is Lt. Governor Tina Smith, but appointing her would create a trickle-down effect of political musical chairs.
The Governor has yet to announce who he will select to fill Senator Franken's seat. One of the possibilities is Lt. Governor Tina Smith, but appointing her would create a trickle-down effect of political musical chairs.
Fox 9 confronts Rep. Franks before his immediate resignation
While in Washington D.C. covering the resignation of Senator Al Franken, our Fox 9 crew encountered a different lawmaker facing a controversy of his own.
While in Washington D.C. covering the resignation of Senator Al Franken, our Fox 9 crew encountered a different lawmaker facing a controversy of his own.
Rep. Trent Franks resigning immediately, not at end of January
Rep. Trent Franks says he is resigning immediately instead of at the end of January. The Arizona Republican had announced only Thursday that he would leave the House over accusations that he asked two former aides to bear his child as surrogate mothers.
Rep. Trent Franks says he is resigning immediately instead of at the end of January. The Arizona Republican had announced only Thursday that he would leave the House over accusations that he asked two former aides to bear his child as surrogate mothers.
Olympic star Lindsey Vonn says she won't represent Trump at 2018 Winter Games
Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn says she'll represent the United States, but not President Trump, when she returns to the Winter Games in February.
Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn says she'll represent the United States, but not President Trump, when she returns to the Winter Games in February.
Minnesota governor: No decision on Franken replacement
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he has not yet decided on an appointment to fill the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he has not yet decided on an appointment to fill the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken.
Klobuchar: Franken's resignation 'the right decision'
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the decision of fellow Minnesota Sen. Al Franken to resign from the Senate “is the right decision.”
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the decision of fellow Minnesota Sen. Al Franken to resign from the Senate “is the right decision.”