US SENATE HONORS SENATOR PAUL WELLSTONE

(10-28-2002) - Bad weather and a broken navigation device could be to blame for Friday's plane crash that killed Senator Paul Wellstone, his wife, daughter and five others.

Investigators in Northeastern Minnesota are also looking at the landing gear as a possible cause.

Meantime, a private funeral service was held Monday for Wellstone and his family.

Members of the US Senate also took time to honor the late Senator.

"He would grab Senators, one by one and fight for you, the people of Minnesota. You were always in his thoughts and on his mind. And I now know that he is in your thoughts, and on your mind," said Senator Barbara Boxer.

Former Vice President Walter Mondale is rumored to be the one to take Wellstone's place on the ballot. A formal announcement is expected on Wednesday.

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