Over the past months, Al has traveled all over the state, meeting with activists, local officials, and listening to the concerns of ordinary Minnesotans. On the map below, you can see where we've been and where we're going. For past dates, you can find links to pictures and video from the events, with new updates coming almost every day. Be sure to check back often to see when Al will next be in your area!



Upcoming Events

September 06, 2008

DFL Office Grand Opening, Hutchinson

10-10:30am
Hutchinson DFL Office
128 Main Street South, Hutchinson

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Event info: Come meet Franni Franken and see the brand new, first ever, Hutchinson DFL office! Franni will also be chatting with, and thanking volunteers before they head out for a day of door-knocking. Feel free to join the volunteers as they talk to voters around Hutchinson!

September 06, 2008

DFL Office Grand Opening, Litchfield

11-11:30am
Litchfield DFL Office
237 North Sibley Ave., Litchfield

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Event info: Come meet Franni Franken and check out the Litchfield DFL office! Franni will also be chatting with, and thanking volunteers before they head out for a day of door-knocking. Feel free to join the volunteers as they talk to voters around Litchfield!

September 06, 2008

Lion's Roar Parade

Noon-1pm
Osseo
County Road 81 and 4th St SE, Osseo

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Event info: Al and TeamFranken will be walking in the 23rd annual Roar Days Parade. For more information on how to volunteer, call the campaign headquarters at 612-344-2008.

September 06, 2008

DFL Office Grand Opening, Willmar

12:30-1pm
Willmar DFL Office
1807 - 1st Street South, Willmar

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Event info: Come meet Franni Franken and check out the Willmar DFL office! Franni will also be chatting with, and thanking volunteers before they head out for a day of door-knocking. Feel free to join the volunteers as they talk to voters around Willmar!

September 06, 2008

Princeton DFL Office Visit

3-3:30pm
Princeton DFL Office
101 Rum River Drive S, Princeton

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Event info: Come meet Franni Franken and check out the Princeton DFL office! Franni will also be chatting with, and thanking volunteers before they head out for a day of door-knocking. Feel free to join the volunteers as they talk to voters around Princeton!

September 07, 2008

Women for Franken Reception With Franni Franken!

5:30pm - 7pm
The Home of Linda Freemon
10406 France Ave N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

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Event info: Come meet Franni Franken in Brooklyn Park! The event, hosted by Linda Freemon will include featured guest Senator Linda Scheid. It will be a great opportunity to hear Franni speak and meet some of the
leaders in Women for Franken. Please leave your checkbook at home, but bring an undecided friend or someone who may be interested in getting more involved. RSVP to Natalie at 952.548.6054 or natalie@alfranken.com.

September 07, 2008

Burnsville Fire Muster Parade

1-2pm
Parkwood Dr and 130th St.
Burnsville

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Event info: Join Al and State Sen. Jim Carlson in the Burnsville Fire Muster Parade! Line up is at noon. For more information, please contact Elizabeth at enewman@dfl.org or 651-230-4265.

September 07, 2008

James J. Hill Parade

1-2:30pm
Lake Street
Wayzata, MN

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Event info: Join Franni and TeamFranken as they march in Wayzata's Annual James J. Hill Parade! For more information, call the campaign headquarters at 612-344-2008.

September 07, 2008

Women for Franken Reception With Franni Franken!

3:30pm - 5pm
The Home of JoAnn L. Enos
149 Exeter Place, Saint Paul, 55104

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Event info: Come meet Franni Franken in Saint Paul. The event, hosted by JoAnn L. Enos will include featured guests Senator Patricia Torres Ray, Representative Karen Clark, and Suzanne Koepplinger (Exec. Dir., MN Indian Women's Resource Center).

It's will be a great opportunity to hear Franni speak and meet some of the leaders in Women for Franken. Please leave your checkbook at home, but bring an undecided friend or someone who may be interested in getting more involved. RSVP to Natalie at 952.548.6054 or natalie@alfranken.com.

September 07, 2008

Meet and Greet with Al Franken

6-7:30pm
Antlers Park
9740 201st St. W, Lakeville

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Event info: Enjoy a late summer evening with Al and special guest, Congressional Candidate Steve Sarvi. Listen to them speak and get a chance to talk with them about the issues that matter most to you! All are welcome. For more information, please contact Elizabeth at enewman@dfl.org or 651-230-4265.

September 09, 2008

University of MN Duluth Kickoff Meeting

6-7pm
Kirby 252, UMD Campus
Kirby 252

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September 13, 2008

Candidate Forum for Seniors

10am-12noon
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 Hall
2829 Anthony Lane South, Minneapolis, MN

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Event info: Join Franni Franken for a candidate forum hosted by the DFL Senior Caucus and the DFL Coordinated Campaign. Congressman Keith Ellison, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Obama State Political Director Dominick Washington, Rep. Lyndon Carlson, Rep. Paul Thissen, and Rep. Sandra Peterson will also attend. For more information, please contact Julia Buck at 651-235-0221 or jbuck@dfl.org.

September 13, 2008

SD 16 DFL Union Pig Roast

11am -3pm
Mark Park
405 11th Avenue South, Princeton, MN

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Event info: Come meet Franni as well as other DFL candidates at the SD 16 DFL Union Pig Roast! The food and speeches will start at 11AM. $10 donation with kids free. There will be lots for the kids to do, so bring your friends and neighbors too.

September 14, 2008

SD 62 DFL Picnic

1:15-2:30pm
Lake Nokomis Community Center
2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN

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Event info: Join Thomasin as she celebrates with fellow DFLers at Lake Nokomis (the shelter area near the north end of the lake)! There will be live music, activities for children and many political guests! Check out www.sd62dfl.org for further details.

September 16, 2008

Women of SD 67 invite you to a "Conversation with Thomasin Franken"

7-8:00pm
East Side Community Center
1526 East Sixth St., St. Paul

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Event info: Thomasin will be the featured guest at the Women of SD 67's monthly meeting. It will be a great opportunity to hear Thomasin speak about issues facing the Women of Minnesota. Please leave your checkbook at home, but bring an undecided friend, sister, mother, daughter, partner, or in-law.

September 18, 2008

SD 35 DFL Fundraiser

5:30-9:30pm
Lakefront Park Pavilion
15836 Ridgemont Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

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Event info: Join Thomasin and fellow Democrats (including Senator Mark Dayton) for an evening of barbeque, talk, and auctions! Meet candidates and officeholders.

Adults $20.00 Kids $5.00

September 20, 2008

Women for Franken Reception with Al and Thomasin Franken!

1:30-3pm
The Home of Rich Kelly
524 7th Ave S., Saint Cloud, MN 56301

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Event info: Come meet Al and Thomasin in Saint Cloud! The event, co-hosted by Saint Cloud School Board candidate Cindy Harner and Rich Kelly, will include featured guests State Auditor Rebecca Otto, Senator Tarryl Clark, DFL Secretary Sue Rego, and DFL Latino Caucus President Claudia Cody.

It will be a great opportunity to hear Al speak and meet some of the leaders in Women for Franken. Please leave your checkbook at home, but bring an undecided friend, sister, mother, daughter, partner, or in-law. Let's talk about the issues facing Minnesota women and their families. RSVP to Natalie at 952.548.6054 or natalie@alfranken.com.

September 20, 2008

Campaign Rally, Osseo

3-4pm
Dunn Brothers Coffee
7899 Main Street, Osseo, MN

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Event info: Join Al and TeamFranken to hear about the race and find out about what you can do to help with the campaign.

September 20, 2008

Meet and Greet, Plymouth

5-6:30pm
Creekside Apartments
200 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN

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Event info: Join Al and TeamFranken to hear about the race and find out about what you can do to help with the campaign.

September 20, 2008

Women for Franken Reception with Al and Thomasin Franken!

6:30-8pm
The Home of Cheryl Lewis
4111 Overlook Circle, Bloomington, MN 55437

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Event info: Come meet Al and Thomasin in Bloomington. The event, hosted by Cheryl Lewis will include featured guests Senator Terri Bonoff and Former State Representative Edwina Garcia.

It will be a great opportunity to hear Al speak and meet some of the leaders in Women for Franken. Please leave your checkbook at home, but bring an undecided friend, sister, mother, daughter, partner, or in-law. Let's talk about the issues facing Minnesota women and their families. RSVP to Natalie at 952.548.6054 or natalie@alfranken.com.

September 21, 2008

Mothers and Daughters for Franken Reception with Franni and Thomasin Franken!

7-8:30pm
The home of Holly Kragthorpe-Shirley
5948 Oliver Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55419

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Event info: Come meet Franni and Thomasin Franken in South Minneapolis! The event, co-hosted by Holly Kragthorpe-Shirley and Candy Kragthorpe will include featured guests Representative Linda Slocum, Richfield Mayor Debbie Goettel, and former State Representative Edwina Garcia.

It's will be a great opportunity to hear Franni and Thomasin speak and meet some of the leaders in Women for Franken. Please leave your checkbook at home, but bring an undecided friend, sister, mother, daughter, partner, or in-law. RSVP to Natalie at 952.548.6054 or natalie@alfranken.com.