Al Franken heads to Washington

Franken holds a press conference outside his home
Senator-elect Al Franken holds a press conference outside his home on June 31, 2009 after it was announced by the Minnesota Supreme Court that he won the contest for Minnesota's remaining U.S. Senate seat.
MPR Photo/Steve Mullis

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