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Speculation Over Potential Replacement for Vacant Minnesota Senate Seat

Several names are popping up and it's the million dollar question in Minnesota politics right now. KMSP Fox 9's Christina Palladino reports from St. Paul.

December 11, 2017

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — There is speculation over who will replace Minnesota Senator Al Franken. Several names are popping up and it’s the million dollar question in Minnesota politics right now. Who will replace Senator Franken? The two-term senator resigned last week amid several allegations of sexual misconduct by various women. Now, one of the names mentioned to replace Franken…

“Truman” The Turkey Will Not Get A Pardon, Unlike His Two Siblings

Minnesota Raised Turkey To Be Processed And Donated To A Food Shelf

November 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A brother to two Alexandria, Minnesota turkeys that are getting a presidential pardon won’t be as lucky. “Truman” the turkey was the guest of honor at the State Capitol in St. Paul to kickoff Thanksgiving Week in Minnesota. The turkey was raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg. Unlike the presidential turkeys, Truman will not get a…

Governor Dayton Catches Walleye During Bass Fishing Opener

Mille Lacs Is Rebounding After Walleye Seasons Were Cut Short

May 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota Governor Dayton celebrated the state bass fishing opener by catching a walleye. Dayton was fishing on Mille Lacs on Saturday with outdoor celebrity Ron Schara and Bassmaster Champion Seth Feider. Mille Lacs has been named one of the best bass lakes in the entire country. The governor’s visit highlighted the area as it rebounds from its walleye season being…

MN Governor Dayton Gives Cancer Treatment Update

Gov. Dayton will undergo surgery in early March at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

February 7, 2017

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In a statement from the office of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton: This morning, Governor Mark Dayton posted the following on his personal Facebook page, regarding his treatment decision for his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. Last week, Governor Dayton visited Mayo Clinic in Rochester for two scheduled appointments regarding this diagnosis. Please contact me directly with any questions. “As you…