July 7, 2009 WASHINGTON - Al Franken was sworn in Tuesday as Minnesota's second U.S. senator. No joke.
New colleagues give Minnesota's junior senator a rousing welcome, predicting that a new side of Franken will be on display.
In a ceremony that started a few minutes late -- and 246 days after the election -- the former Saturday Night Live comedian joined the Senate with a simple "I do."
Flanked by Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former Vice President Walter Mondale, Franken received a standing ovation from family members, supporters and others in the public galleries. Vice President Joe Biden offered his congratulations, and a packed Senate gallery that included Franken's wife, Franni, erupted into hugs and applause.
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