document.write ('<B><a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june09/minnesota_06-30.html">After Long Court Battle, Franken Wins Minn. Senate Seat </a></B><BR>The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Democrat Al Franken narrowly defeated Republican Norm Coleman in last year&#039;s U.S. Senate race. Analysts discuss the case and the significance of Franken&#039;s win. <BR><BR><B><a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/jan-june09/minnsenate_03-11.html">Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Case in Court; Coleman Concedes</a></B><BR>More than seven months after Election Day, the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota drew to a final conclusion on June 30, when the state Supreme Court backed Al Franken&#039;s victory and Norm Coleman conceded the race. Here is a recap of key developments:<BR><BR><B><a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/law/jan-june09/minnsenate_04-14.html">Despite Court Ruling, Minn. Senate Seat Looks to Stay Empty for a While</a></B><BR>Despite a Minnesota three-judge panel ruling this week that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in last year&#039;s Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman, it could still be weeks or months before Minnesota&#039;s vacant Senate seat is filled.');