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| http://franken.senate.gov/?p=news&id=3000 | KSTP TV: Sen. Franken honors Jim Oberstars Legacy in Northern Minnesota | 2014-12-09 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Democrat | House | MN | Al Franken | F000457 | franken.senate.gov | legacy | Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, along with Congressman Rick Nolan, recently announced that their bill to honor long-time Congressman Jim Oberstar by naming portions of Highway 35 in Northern Minnesota after him has cleared the House. Before his passing, Congressman Oberstar-a passionate advocate for the people of Minnesota-served Minnesota's Eighth District for 36 years. KSTP reports: Bills to rename the highway in memory of former Rep. Jim Oberstar, who died in May, have made their way through Congress. The bill passed the U.S. House and one is being introduced in the U.S. Senate. ..."When Jim Oberstar passed away, he left a remarkable legacy-in Minnesota and all around the country," Sen. Al Franken said. "By the time Jim-a consummate public servant-rose to the Chairmanship of the House Transportation Committee, he knew more about transportation than anyone in this country. It's fitting that these sections of highway ultimately be renamed in his honor." Additionally, a bill to rename the Chisholm Post Office after Congressman Oberstar passed the Senate last week. To read the full story from KSTP, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |