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Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith on her first few months in office

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Senator Tina Smith
Senator Tina Smith
United States Senate

Tina Smith is settling into her job as Minnesota's junior senator, even as she prepares to run in November to keep her seat. The Democrat was sworn in Jan. 3 to replace Al Franken, who resigned in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations.

MPR's Mike Mulcahy spoke with Smith about issues facing Congress, especially those that affect Minnesota — as well as the big election year of 2018.

Use the audio player above to listen to their interview.