Franken's exit will set stage for Smith to join Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Sen. Al Franken's time in the U.S. Senate is coming to a close.The Democrat's resignation was expected to be made official Tuesday. It comes nearly a month after he announced his plans to leave Congress after a swirl of sexual misconduct allegations that began in November.The timing of his official resignation was unclear. But it sets the stage for current Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to be sworn in Wednesday morning.Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton picked his second-in-command last