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Franken

Second-day coverage of the conclusion of Minnesota's 2008 U.S. Senate race focused on the victory rally for Senator-elect Al Franken at the State Capitol.

Some of the stories came from MPR, Pioneer Press, Star Tribune and Forum Communications.

WCCO interviewed the Senator-elect.

There was also another look at Franken giving Democrats 60 votes in the U.S. Senate...

...And more speculation about Norm Coleman's political future.

Elsewhere

Two more state senators say they're running for governor in 2010.

Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment plan became official.

Sen. Klobuchar says Minnesota resorts need a shot in the arm.

And sadly, Jim Ramstad's father passed away.