Jan 7th, 2009 · Al Franken has claimed victory in the Senate race in Minnesota, but opponent Norm Coleman is challenging the result. Roland Burris went to Washington to be seated in the Senate, and was turned away. Also, Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) declines appointment to Obama's cabinet.
Dec 19th, 2008 · A winner was supposed to be declared already in the last U.S. Senate race to be decided — Minnesota. The too-close-to-call contest is between GOP incumbent Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken. Instead, it looks like the new year will begin with the contest unresolved.
Dec 16th, 2008 · A Minnesota panel meets to review thousands of challenged ballots that may help decide the outcome of Democrat Al Franken's bid to unseat Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. Many of the ballots have unusual markings — and some were cast for "Lizard People."
Nov 12th, 2008 · It's more than a week after Election Day and Minnesota still doesn't know who its next U.S. senator will be. Both Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and his Democratic challenger, Al Franken, are holding almost daily news conferences, raising money for a recount fund and have hired election attorneys to guide them through what could be a monthlong recount.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Sen. Norm Coleman is facing challenges from comedian-turned-Democratic politician Al Franken and third-party candidate Dean Barkley. Both are attacking the GOP incumbent for supporting the $700 billion bailout — calling it a hurried decision that makes citizens pay for bad government.
Oct 7th, 2008 · The nation's most expensive 2008 Senate race is playing itself out in Minnesota where comedian Al Franken is challenging Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. Most polls suggest the race is a toss-up.
Sep 28th, 2007 · Sen. Norm Coleman, a Republican from Minnesota, runs for re-election amid rampant anti-war sentiments. While anti-war Democrats contest his 2008 bid, constituents are not bashful about challenging his position on the war in Iraq.
Nov 10th, 2006 · The list of high-ranking alumni produced by an old brick school building in Brooklyn, New York, now includes three U.S. senators, and each belongs to a different political party. Melissa Block talks with Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) about the growing legacy of James Madison High School.