What to know about Michele Tafoya, the former NFL reporter running for U.S. Senate, and the political landscape she faces in Minnesota.

Tafoya is running as a Republican, with the backing of the NRSC, to succeed Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor One of the most high-profile NFL sideline reporters of ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Michele Tafoya, the former prominent sports broadcaster known for her sideline reporting on “Sunday Night Football,” has announced she plans to run for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat.