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Election Night: Behind-the-scenes moments at the DFL

Election night at DFL headquarters had moments of relief, elation, and disappointment. These are a few behind the scenes photographs from that night.

By Glen Stubbe

November 10, 2014 at 11:16PM

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

After planting a kiss on her husband's cheek, Franni Franken wiped lipstick from his cheek moments before he took the stage.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Senator Al Franken hugged his son Joe after speaking to the gathered crowd.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Lt. Governor-elect Tina Smith hit Al Franken's daughter Thomasin with a high five backstage.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Behind the stage Governor Mark Dayton got a hug from Franni Franken.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Seconds before taking the stage, Governor Mark Dayton drew a deep breath as Tina Smith introduced him.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

House Speaker Paul Thissen talked to a losing DFL Representative, telling him the DFL had lost control of the House.

about the writer

Glen Stubbe

Photographer

Photojournalist Glen Stubbe has been chief political photographer for the Minnesota Star Tribune since 2011 and was business photographer and photo editor before that. He was named Visual MN Photographer of the Year twice in a row, first in 2015, and then combined 2016-2017.