I guess everyone saw your comment about a substitute in the election. But that elected Senator doesn't get sworn in until January. During the interim, doesn't the Governor have the option of appointing an interim Senator or appointing the Nov 5 winner...either at his option?
That is why the thread is still discussing it.
Under the US Constitution, and the Constitution of the state of Minneasota allow the governor to appoint a interim occupant.
Vantura said he will not appoint himself to the open seat.