López Franzen is the second Democrat to announce a run for outgoing Sen. Tina Smith’s seat, joining Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

Former Minnesota DFL legislator Melisa López Franzen has announced she will run for the U.S. Senate seat set to be vacated by ...

Melissa Lopez Franzen is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 after U.S. Sen. Tina Smith said she would not seek reelection.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are urging the Trump administration not to cancel leases for several ...

The website for the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, targeted the IHS’s lease for termination along with hundreds ...

Several people have announced they intend to run for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate in 2026 after U.S. Sen. Tina Smith said she ...

Minnesota lawmakers are demanding answers following reports that several buildings in the state may be closed as part of a ...

MPR News reached out to all of Minnesota’s congressional Republicans multiple times for interviews but did not receive ...

López Franzen, former minority leader for the DFL, joins fellow Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the race for U.S. Senate.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez-Franzen is running for the US Senate next year ...

Former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez-Franzen is joining the race for U.S. Senate. The Democrat from Edina ...

The office was listed on the Department of Government Efficiency’s website as a potential lease termination. According to ...