Franken takes slim lead in early count, paper says
Posted: 11:44 AM ET
(CNN) — The Minneapolis Star Tribune is reporting that Democrat Al
Franken took a slim lead over Republican Sen. Norm Coleman in official recount
figures for the first time Friday morning, as the Minnesota Senate race recount
continues.
The race remains fluid, with hundreds of ballots yet to be considered by
the state’s canvassing board.