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Transcript: Sen. Al Franken announces resignation
Read the text of DFL Sen. Al Franken's speech announcing his resignation from the U.S. Senate on Dec. 7 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
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It's Pearl Harbor day and now a day that will go down in infamy in Minnesota history, with Sen. Al Franken expected to resign this morning.
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Sen. Al Franken will announce plans on Senate floor at 10:45 a.m.
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Trump's move to call Jerusalem Israel's capital draws criticism, praise in Minn.
While some state religious leaders praised the president's decision to break with longstanding U.S. policy, others were nervous.
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DFL's mishandling of 1976 Senate appointment led to party's 'Minnesota Massacre'
Voters' ire over the appointment was a key factor in the DFL losing the top three statewide races; it took years to win back all three seats.
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Calls for Franken to resign divide his supporters
Some say Franken should resign; others urge him to stay.
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After Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's nomination this summer to an ambassador's post, the fellow Republican destined to succeed him as governor ducked policy questions by declaring, "There's one governor at a time."
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What the senators calling for Al Franken to resign are saying
Numerous Democratic senators and other political figures on Wednesday called for the resignation of Sen. Al Franken after another woman accused him of sexual misconduct.
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Bannon blasts Republicans in speech at Moore rally
Former White House strategist delivered a fiery speech in Fairhope, Alabama, in support of Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. Bannon blasted Republicans who don't support Moore, accusing former presidential nominee Mitt Romney of avoiding the Vietnam draft.
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Time Person of the Year: 'The Silence Breakers'
Those who broke their silence about sexual misconduct have been named Time magazine's Person of the Year. Amid revelations about Harvey Weinstein and other men, the silence breakers prompted millions to share their own stories.
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Minnesotans can now text "911" instead of calling to summon help
Designed for people with hearing and speaking disabilities — or when silence makes a difference.
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Minnesota projected to have $188 million budget deficit
The deficit in the current two-year budget cycle is projected to grow to $586 million in the 2020-21 biennium. Since the state budget must be balanced, it would require cutting spending or raising more revenue.
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Minnesotans gather at Capitol, decry Supreme Court decision on travel ban
A few dozen gathered at the State Capitol to protest the Trump administration's travel ban.
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