 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he will appoint someone to fill L. Frankens US Senate seat in the next couple of days. Dayton is not commenting on candidates he is considering, but associated press sources say Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith is his preferred choice and that Dayton is under pressure from top Washington Democrats to appoint more than a placeholder to fill Frankens seat. The pressure surrounding Frankens replacement has Smith now considering a run for the office in 2018. That's according to a Democratic official and another Democratic operative who were not authorized to talk about the discussions. Franken announced his resignation on Thursday. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.