2018 starts with Lt. Gov. Tina Smith heading to Washington to take a place in the U.S. Senate. Here’s a look at what’s at stake.
As Smith heads to DC, questions linger over her replacement
AP: Senate leaders say no special session fix for Lt. Gov. drama
Republican state Sen. Michelle Fischbach is set to become Gov. Mark Dayton’s second-in-command next week, after current Lt. Gov. Tina Smith is sworn in to replace U.S. Sen. Al Franken.
AP: Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith named to fill Franken seat
Minnesota’s governor has chosen Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill Sen. Al Franken’s seat until the November election, and she will run in that election to complete the final two years of Franken’s term.