BREAKING: Franken Declared Winner by Minnesota Court; Governor Instructed to Certify Election

The Minnesota Supreme Court

It’s here. At long last, it’s here. After seven and a half months, we’re about to see the end of the 2008 Minnesota senatorial election.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued its ruling today in RE: Coleman v. Franken. And, also as has been rumored would happen, it comes down pretty damned solidly in Franken’s favor. And unanimously so, to boot. The scuttlebutt locally was that the main holdup was getting the decisions all synched up, but whether that’s true remains to be seen.

Here’s the link to the Minnesota Supreme Court’s website, so you can read for yourself. The upshot: Welcome, Senator Franken!

Update: Even before the Minnesota court released its decision, Governor Pawlenty said he would do as instructed. Watch:

Update 2: MSNBC is reporting that Gov. Pawlenty Norm Coleman is to hold a press conference at 3pm Minnesota time (that’s 4pm EDT); Al Franken (Senator Al Franken?) will talk to the media at 5:15 EDT.

Update 3: Oh, look, Harry Reid is right on top of it.

Update 4: More on Silo–Can the RNC still afford Norm?

Update 5: Coleman concedes–spares Gov. Pawlenty from having to make a "decision."

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3. Franken-Coleman Update: When Bluffers Fold
4. Coleman Concedes, Congratulates Senator Franken
5. Franken-Coleman Update: Is Today the Day?