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    August 24, 2018
    U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis (right), R-Minnesota, and Rep. John Shimkus (center), R-Illinois, listen Aug. 23, 2018, to Scott Sharp with Xcel Energy near the spent nuclear fuel storage casks at the Prairie Island nuclear plant near Red Wing, Minn. Michael Brun / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Cautious optimism surrounds nuclear waste storage progress
    RED WING — Federal lawmakers voiced optimism Thursday, Aug. 23, about progress toward relocating the country's radioactive waste to a permanent...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 24, 2018 - 8:07am
    February 2, 2018
    U.S. Sen. Tina Smith delivers the weekly Democratic address, released on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. She mostly responded to things President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union Speech a few days earlier. Photo taken from Senate Democdratic video
    Newly sworn-in Minn. senator says Democrats willing to work 'in good faith' with Trump
    ST. PAUL—U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota delivered the national Democratic weekly address one day short of a month in office. The senator...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 2, 2018 - 1:15pm
    January 3, 2018
    Vice President Mike Pence reenacts the oath of office he earlier Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, gave to Tina Smith. Holding the family Bible is her husband, Archie, and their sons and wives are with them. Right of Pence is U.S. Sen Amy Klobuchar, with former Vice President Walter Mondale next to her. Smith's father, Harlan Flint, is on the left. U.S. Senate photo
    Smith becomes Minnesota U.S. senator
    WASHINGTON — Tina Smith raised her right hand and swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution, replacing Minnesota U.S. Sen. Al Franken after...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 3, 2018 - 5:11pm
    January 2, 2018
    Then-U.S. Sen. Al Franken listens to a question from Minnesota Farrmers Union President Doug Peterson Aug. 21, 2014, at the Minnesota State Fair. He resigned from the Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Smith set to be Minnesota’s next senator as Bachmann considers running
    WASHINGTON — Minnesota's best-known politician has resigned from the U.S. Senate while a well-known political celebrity considers running for...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 2, 2018 - 3:51pm
    December 20, 2017
    U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota talks about health care on Jan. 11, 2013. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Can Franken preserve his legacy? He made his first try Wednesday
    WASHINGTON—Minnesota gets a new U.S. senator on Jan. 3. A spokesman for U.S. Sen. Al Franken said on Wednesday, Dec. 20, that the senator...
    newsDecember 20, 2017 - 7:42pm
    December 6, 2017
    Sen. Al Franken is seen in this 2013 file photo at Moorhead High School in Moorhead, Minn. Michael Vosburg / Forum News Service
    UPDATE: Friends call for Franken to step down, but he is not tipping his hat yet
    WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Al Franken's political friends want and expect him to resign. The Minnesota Democrat plans a Thursday, Dec. 7, announcement...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 6, 2017 - 5:39pm
    November 30, 2017
    Sen. Al Franken is seen in this 2013 file photo at Moorhead High School in Moorhead, Minn. Michael Vosburg / Forum News Service
    New misconduct allegation leveled against Franken on USO tour
    An Army veteran from Ohio says U.S. Sen. Al Franken cupped her breast in 2003. Stephanie Kemplin, 41, told CNN about a USO tour photo opportunity...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 30, 2017 - 9:35am
    November 17, 2017
    Minnesotans tough on Franken incident
    ST. PAUL — Some of the strongest comments against U.S. Sen. Al Franken's inappropriate 2006 behavior toward a female entertainer came from members of his own Democratic-Farm-Labor Party. "We are incredibly disappointed in Sen. Franken," DFL Chairman Ken Martin said after West...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 17, 2017 - 12:01pm
    Elected Minnesota officials surround U.S. Sen. Al Franken on Oct. 29, 2014, as Democrats launch a pre-election tour. On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, many women political leaders criticized Franken for reports that he treated a female entertainer inapprorpiately. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Franken no stranger to upsetting women
    ST. PAUL — Al Franken has faced allegations of improperly treating women before. In 2008, just before Franken won his first Democratic-Farmer-Labor...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 17, 2017 - 9:25am
    July 24, 2017
    Jason Lewis
    Lewis pledges support for Yucca Mountain nuclear repository
    A bill that would accelerate the construction of a federal nuclear repository at a former nuclear testing site in Nevada experienced its first...
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 24, 2017 - 11:28am
    July 11, 2017
    Dan Feehan officially announced his run as Democrat for Minnesota's first congressional district during an event in Mankato July 10, 2017. Submitted photo.
    Red Wing native announces congressional bid
    Former Department of Defense official and Army veteran Dan Feehan announced his run for Minnesota's first congressional district July 11. The...
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 11, 2017 - 9:57am
    January 14, 2017
    VIEWPOINT: Standing up for Minnesota values in the 115th Congress
    I was honored to be sworn-in this week as the 115th Congress convened in Washington. I am very grateful to the families of Minnesota's 4th District...
    opinion/columnsJanuary 14, 2017 - 1:07pm
    November 17, 2016
    McCollum keeps up the fight
    Congresswoman Betty McCollum won 10 of 16 precincts in Woodbury, lost three of four in Afton, won in Newport, and won everywhere in Oakdale...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 17, 2016 - 1:45pm
    November 8, 2016
    U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) fills out his ballot at PS 321 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., November 8, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
    Republicans defend grip on U.S. Congress as Trump wins presidency
    WASHINGTON - Republicans maintained their majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress in a momentous election on Tuesday in which Republican...
    newsNovember 8, 2016 - 11:38pm
    Afton projects on hold because of tribes' concerns
    Four major projects in downtown Afton are on hold after representatives of tribal governments expressed concerns about possible ancient American...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 8, 2016 - 12:30pm
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