Al Franken, with his wife Franni at his side, announced that he would go to work for the people of Minnesota, upon his being seated in the U.S. Senate next week. (Photo: Mordecai Specktor)

Al Franken, Minnesota’s new U.S. senator after a recount saga and legal wrangle that stretched out for nearly eight months, stepped out [...]

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled for Al Franken today, in the long-running Minnesota Senate race. Franken is shown with his wife, Franni, at a Jan. 11 rally in support of Israel at the Sabes JCC in St. Louis Park. (Photo: Mordecai Specktor)

Nearly eight months after the 2008 elections, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling [...]