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Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) questions former Texas Gov. Rick Perry during his confirmation hearing for secretary of energy.

Franken seeks FBI answers on federal attempts to question Standing Rock protesters

Sen. Al Franken, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar to his left, concludes his remarks on Capitol Hill during the confirmation hearing for Attorney General Jeff

Franken says Sessions must resign if he lied under oath

Questions by Minnesota's Franken during confirmation hearing resurface and now have Sessions under scrutiny

Sen. Klobuchar: If AG Sessions lied, he must resign

Sen. Klobuchar: If AG Sessions lied, he must resign
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn, listens as newly elected Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez gives a victory speech during the general sessio

New chair wants to make Ellison 'face of Democratic Party'

As deputy chairman, Ellison will keep Mpls. in spotlight.
Thomas Perez, the former labor secretary, hugged Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota at the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Atlanta on S

Rep. Keith Ellison to stay in Congress after loss in DNC race

Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez beat U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison in a closely fought race to lead the Democratic Party as it tries to figure out how to take on GOP President Trump.
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., is running to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Rep. Keith Ellison in tight race in today's vote to lead DNC

For DNC chair hopefuls, the race could be won by just a few votes
U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, right, a candidate for the Democratic National Committee chair hugs U.S. Representative Keith Ellison, MN-5, also a

Rep. Keith Ellison courts last-minute support ahead of DNC vote

The Minnesota Democratic congressman is putting his career on the line in the race for party chairman this weekend.
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., shown in a file photo, says, "Trump must be stopped, and people power is what we have at our disposal to make him stop."

Trump compliments Rep. Ellison because he predicted election win

President Trump compliments Rep. Keith Ellison because he didn't downplay him
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., spoke while Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, gave testimony d

Klobuchar seeks open inquiry on Trump's possible Russia ties

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is diving into the boiling controversy over Russia and President Donald Trump, vowing to leverage what she said are strong alliances with her Republican colleagues to push for an independent investigation.
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen participated in a celebration for the upcoming completion of Highway 610 in Maple Grove on Thursday, Oct. 20.

Paulsen, emboldened by GOP rule but skeptical of Trump, targets tax reform

Minnesota companies fighting border tax plan that Paulsen supports; he hopes for 'win-win'
FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2016 file photo, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., listens during a forum on the future of the Democratic Party, in Denver. Ell

Rep. Ellison sews up DNC delegates in five states

Rep. Ellison sews up DNC delegates in five states
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and Minnesota Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar.

A tale of two Democratic senators

Sen. Klobuchar meets with court nominee Judge Gorsuch

Sen. Klobuchar meets with SCOTUS nominee Judge Gorsuch
Tom Melton answered calls at Sen. Al Franken’s St. Paul office on Tuesday. Calls have spiked since Trump’s inauguration.

Minnesotans flooding Congress with calls as Trump makes waves

Trump's executive orders and Cabinet nominations have brought a flood of new contact with Minnesota's members of Congress
President Donald Trump holds a figurine given to him during a meeting with a group of sheriffs, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, F

Stanek praises Trump after White House meeting: 'It was what can he do for us'

Hennepin County sheriff, now leading national group, talks opioids and immigration with Trump at White House
Rep. Betty McCollum, congressional 4th district, addresses her supporters during Tuesday night's election party at the DFL Headquarters.

DFL spat: Rep. McCollum blasts Rep. Nolan over BWCA mining request

Rep. McCollum blasts Rep. Nolan over Boundary Waters area
Franken spars with Republicans at nomination hearing

Franken spars with Republicans at nomination hearing

Franken, who has already announced he is voting against Attorney General nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions, was angry with the way Sen. Ted Cruz portrayed Franken in a hearing he did not attend.

Sens. Klobuchar and Franken wary on SCOTUS nominee

Sens. Klobuchar and Franken wary on SCOTUS nominee
Spring run-off spills over granite outcrops on the St. Louis River at Jay Cooke State Park. ] Spring is waterfall season on the North Shore of Lake Su

Minnesota consequences expected in Trump's freeze of environmental cleanup funds

Halt to federal funds could affect cleanup of contaminated sites, air quality control.

MN Secretary of State: Trump's claims on voter fraud "false" and "irresponsible"

MN Secretary of State: Trump's claims on voter fraud "false" and "irresponsible"

Mixed reactions among Minn. politicians on Keystone, Dakota Access pipelines

Mixed messages on Keystone pipeline among MN politicians
Immense crowds in Washington, elsewhere protest Trump over women's rights

Immense crowds in Washington, elsewhere protest Trump over women's rights

Millions rally in historic protests against Trump.
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., shown in a file photo, says, "Trump must be stopped, and people power is what we have at our disposal to make him stop."

As Rep. Keith Ellison seeks new role, potential successors swarm

Congressman Tom Emmer waved to the crowd as he left the state at the GOP convention.

Minnesotans in Congress split by party in reaction to Trump speech

Minn. Republicans in DC strike upbeat note, but Democrats hear little to like from Trump
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) listens to Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump�s nominee for education secretary, at her Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension

Franken to vote against Trump education secretary nominee

Sen. Franken to vote against Education Secretary nominee
FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2016 file photo, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., listens during a forum on the future of the Democratic Party, in Denver. Ell

Ellison says he's got what it takes to turn Democratic Party around

In D.C. debate before leaders, Minnesota congressman touts his organizing track record.
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., shown in a file photo, says, "Trump must be stopped, and people power is what we have at our disposal to make him stop."

Ellison says he won't attend Trump's inauguration

Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. questions Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., on Capitol Hill in Washin

Franken's role in Trump's Washington is a work in progress

Senator says he'll take life with Trump, GOP majority "one day at a time."
Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. questions Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., on Capitol Hill in Washin

Sens. Klobuchar, Franken will say no to AG nominee Sessions

Sens. Klobuchar, Franken will say no to AG nominee Sessions
The campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, shown in May, is heating up, with the GOP aiming to win back a Republican-leaning area held by a Democrat

Rep. Walz, poised for top VA post, prepares to fight privatization of care

Top Democratic spot may bring conflict with GOP on privatizing veterans' care.
The campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, shown in May, is heating up, with the GOP aiming to win back a Republican-leaning area held by a Democrat

Rep. Walz clears first hurdle to be top Dem on VA Committee

Rep. Walz clears first hurdle to be top Dem on VA Committee
Republican Rep. John Kline

Outgoing Rep. John Kline reflects on retirement, how D.C. has changed

The campaign for Jason Lewis for Congress was in high gear on Nov. 5 in Burnsville.

Jason Lewis goes to Washington — and now has to govern

Lewis faces the biggest test of his political career as he must rapidly transition from radio provocateur into a full-time member of Congress.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Tuesday, July 26, 2016. (AP Photo/J.

Klobuchar will run for third Senate term, not for governor

In an interview with the Star Tribune, Amy Klobuchar acknowledged that many DFLers asked her to run for governor instead of Senate re-election. But she said it's not the right time to walk away from Washington.
FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 file photo, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Chi

Minnesota awaits possible U.S. spending on transportation

The issue is expected to garner bipartisan support, but the details of any plan are hazy. Across the nation, elected leaders are scrambling to find ways to pay for road and bridge repair.
FILE - In this April 18, 2013, file photo, Thomas Perez testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 18, 2013, before the Senate Health, E

Rep. Keith Ellison faces formidable competitor in Obama admin Perez

Rep. Keith Ellison faces formidable competitor in Obama admin Perez

Rep. Keith Ellison's use of Twitter account questioned

Rep. Keith Ellison's use of Twitter account questioned
The cover of Sen. Al Franken's new book, "Giant of the Senate."

Sen. Franken's 'Giant of the U.S. Senate' book hits stands May 30

Sen. Al Franken's "Giant of the U.S. Senate" book hits stands May 30
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota speaks during a press conference with fellow senators Claire McCaskill of Missouri, left, and Mark Warner of Virgin

Klobuchar, Emmer urge Trump to keep Obama's Cuba policies

The Minnesotans are among congressional leaders hoping to forestall a reversal of progress in U.S.-Cuban relations over the last two years.
Sen. Franken gets a Trump chia, Klobuchar gets a moose mug in Senate gift exchange

Sen. Franken gets a Trump chia, Klobuchar gets a moose mug in Senate gift exchange

Franken's Senate Santa gift exchange had 59 senators participating in exchanging gifts -- in a mostly bipartisan fashion.
Rep. Keith Ellison was re-elected in November to his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rep. Keith Ellison: I will resign my seat if I win DNC chair

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison will vacate his congressional seat if he wins the chairman job at the Democratic National Committee, and he conceded that a full-time chair is what the party wanted after the losses of the 2016 elections.
Rep. Keith Ellison was re-elected in November to his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

If Rep. Ellison steps down, a Minneapolis special election next year

If Rep. Ellison steps down, a Minneapolis special election next year
Rep. Keith Ellison was re-elected in November to his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Keith Ellison opens the door to leaving House for DNC post

Speaking in Denver to state Democratic Party chairs, Ellison said the DNC job is more important than his seat in Congress, though he continued to insist that he could do both.

Liberal Jewish group defends Rep. Keith Ellison in light of criticism of previous comments

Liberal Jewish group defends Rep. Keith Ellison in light of criticism of previous comments

Klobuchar, Franken among most productive senators for number of bills passed

Klobuchar, Franken among most productive senators for number of bills passed
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., shown at the Democratic National Convention in July, believes he can reunite the splintered party.

Reeling Democrats ponder if Rep. Ellison is right pick to lead

The Fifth District congressman says economic populism belongs at core of party's message. But his campaign is facing stiff resistance, including from the White House.
Minnesota native Kevin McLaughlin sits in his office on Capitol Hill after presiding over the Senate Republican's campaign arm in the last cycle.

Minnesota native celebrates GOP job well done

Kevin McLaughlin, deputy executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, essentially had one charge: Keep the upper chamber in Republican hands.
FILE - In this July 25, 2016, file photo, Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelph

Rep. Keith Ellison tries to clarify his relationship with Israel

Rep. Keith Ellison tries to clarify his relationship with Israel
Minnesota congressman Keith Ellison introduced Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders before he spoke at Northrop Auditorium Tuesday afternoon. ] JEFF WHEELER &#

Ellison launches bid to run the national Democratic Party

Minneapolis Democrat says turnout is key going forward.
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Ellison in the running to head up the DNC

He's expected to decide Monday whether or not to seek the chairmanship.
Rep. Keith Ellison

Sanders, Schumer back Rep. Keith Ellison for DNC chair

Rep. Keith Ellison silent on potential DNC bid
Rep. Rick Nolan, left, D-Minn., is being challenged a second time by Republican Stewart Mills in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District, a race pro

Rick Nolan wins again over Stewart Mills in tight, expensive Minn. Eighth District race

The battle for Minnesota's northeastern congressional district could come down to mere thousands of votes in what is expected to be among the state's closest U.S. House races.
Hillary Clinton, accompanied by LeBron James, took the stage in Cleveland Sunday, while Donald Trump made a brief stop at the Sun Country hangar at Mi

Trump takes swipe at Somali 'problems' in Minnesota rally; Clinton backers go door to door

In the critical final 100 hours of the campaign, thousands turned out to hear Trump at the airport as Clinton campaigned in Ohio and supporters in Minnesota got a boost from Sen. Al Franken and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.
Rep. Rick Nolan, left, D-Minn., is being challenged a second time by Republican Stewart Mills in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District, a race pro

Mills, Nolan battle to win over anxious DFLers in state's tightest race for Congress

New economy tests party loyalties in 8th District.
Gus Walz, 9, played Clash of Clans on his iPad while sitting on his dad's knee. Congressman Tim Walz took the stage a few minutes later.

Affordable Care Act takes center stage in Walz-Hagedorn battle for Congress

Rep. Tim Walz would revisit it, while challenger Jim Hagedorn would repeal it.
FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in Charlotte, N.C. Poring throug

2016 Minnesota Poll: 54% say Clinton not truthful about her e-mail

A majority in the Star Tribune Minnesota Poll also say recent leaks of her paid speeches and hacked e-mails are damaging to her presidential bid.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has warned for weeks of a "rigged" election, telling his supports to watch out for large-scale voter fr

Minnesota Poll: Voters split on Trump's 'rigged' election claims

Statewide, 47 percent of those polled think Trump was wrong to question the legitimacy of the U.S. election system, and the divide is widened by geography.
Vice President Joe Biden addresses a gathering during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, i

Vice President Joe Biden to go to Duluth on Friday

VP Joe Biden to visit Duluth Friday
Angie Craig was cheered by other DFL local candidates at the Apple Valley DFL field office rally. Behind her are candidates John Huot, Phillip Sterner

President Obama throws support behind Angie Craig

President Obama throws support behind Angie Craig
Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein delivers a stump speech to her supporters during a campaign stop at Humanist Hall in Oakland, Calif. on

A few Trump die-hards, but many in GOP deplore remarks

Rep. Rick Nolan, left, D-Minn., is being challenged a second time by Republican Stewart Mills in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District, a race pro

Outside cash floods rematch of Rick Nolan and Stewart Mills

The intense spending highlights that both sides believe the northern Minnesota district is winnable and could become critical in the battle for U.S. House control.

Wikileaks: Sen. Klobuchar on list of veep considerations

Wikileaks: Sen. Klobuchar on list of veep considerations
State Sen. Terri Bonoff

Obama endorses Paulsen challenger Terri Bonoff in new video

Obama says they need more people like the Minnetonka DFLer in Congress

Angie Craig's "normal" voter in Democratic party ad is really a lobbyist

Angie Craig's "normal" voter in Democratic party ad is really a lobbyist
Lin-Manuel Miranda, center, and the cast of �Hamilton,� at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York, July 11, 2015.

Is 'Hamilton' the musical coming to Minnesota?

Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been rap-engaging with "Hamilton" producer Jeffrey Seller about the effects of "bots" when trying to buy online tickets.
Hillary Clinton stumped for Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton. Senator Amy Klobuchar was also present to lend her support.

Hillary Clinton, Al Franken build political alliance

The former "Saturday Night Live" star has visited nine states this year in an all-out effort to help Clinton get elected, raising money and campaigning in places like New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Los Angeles.

Wikileaks: Clinton's campaign manager called for extradition of MN dentist accused of killing Cecil the Lion

Wikileaks: Clinton's campaign manager called for extradition of MN dentist accused of killing Cecil the Lion

Rep. Erik Paulsen: Trump's remarks 'disgusting and offensive'

Rep. Erik Paulsen: Trump's remarks "disgusting and offensive"
President Obama walks with personal aide Joe Paulsen, a Minnesota native who has been with Obama since the 2007 presidential campaign in Iowa.

Meet Obama's 'body man' and golf partner – Minnesotan Joe Paulsen

President Obama has a guy who pierces the stressful bubble he inhabits every day. He's constantly at the president's side quietly doing whatever is needed: write a few remarks, lighten the mood with a baseball update or even play a round of golf on the weekend.

Rep. Tim Walz, Jim Hagedorn square off on health care, terrorism, criminal justice in forum

Rep. Tim Walz, Jim Hagedorn square off on health care, terrorism, criminal justice in forum

Chelsea Clinton to rally Twin Cities voters Thursday

Chelsea Clinton to rally Twin Cities voters Thursday
The Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, which closed in Sept. 2014, in Atlantic City, N.J., July 14, 2014. Trump declared a $916 million loss on his 1995 in

Minnesota GOP officials, donors torn over Trump tax returns

Some admonish him for not releasing returns, but others call it a nonissue.

Reps. Kline, McCollum, Ellison vote against veto override on 9/11 bill

Reps. Kline, McCollum, Ellison vote against veto override on 9/11 bill
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) celebrate onstage during Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges' inauguration party at the historic Thorp

Franken, Klobuchar to vote to override Obama veto on terrorism lawsuits

Klobuchar, Franken plan to join veto override on Saudi bill.
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016.

Rep. Keith Ellison, former Bernie supporter, to spin for Clinton at debate

Rep. Keith Ellison, former Bernie supporter, to spin for Clinton at debate