MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorney Mike Ciresi confirmed Sunday night that he is forming an exploratory committee to test the waters for a campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman.

If he decides to seek the DFL endorsement, it would be his second attempt to represent Minnesota in the Senate. Ciresi, 60, of Mendota Heights, lost a primary bid in 2000 to U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton.

This time, Ciresi said he will abide by the party’s endorsement.

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