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Minnesota State Fair 2013: The Great Minnesota Get-Together 21 Aug 2013 | 08:30 pm
It's August, and that means it's time for the State Fair. The fair is one Sen. Franken's favorite times of the year, because it gives him the opportunity to meet with and talk to Minnesotans from acro...
Al and Franni Franken Welcome Their First Grandchild 1 Jun 2013 | 01:58 am
Sen. Al Franken and his wife Franni welcomed their first grandchild, Joseph Bryson Greenwald, who was born yesterday to proud parents Thomasin Franken and Brody Greenwald. Click here to read more.
Sen. Franken Announces Disaster Declaration for Southwest Minnesota Communities Impacted by April Ice Storm 6 May 2013 | 08:47 pm
Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Rep. Tim Walz announced that the White House has approved federal assistance for southwest Minnesota communities impacted by the recent winter storm that caused ...
Sen. Franken Introduces Energy Section of 2013 Farm Bill 6 May 2013 | 07:30 pm
Sen. Al Franken introduced the energy legislation to be included in the 2013 Farm Bill, which includes several provisions expected to create jobs throughout Minnesota and the country. Click here to re...
Sen. Franken's College Affordability Resource Nights 18 Apr 2013 | 01:25 am
Key members of Sen. Franken's staff will be hosting 'College Affordability Resource Nights' across Minnesota to help families understand their best options for paying for college.
Sen. Franken's Statement on the Ice Storm in Southwest Minnesota 16 Apr 2013 | 03:21 am
Click here to read Sen. Franken's statement on the ice and heavy snow storm in Southwest Minnesota.
Sen. Franken Says Approval of New Crystal Sugar Contract is Good News For Workers, Families, and Communities Across Red River Valley 14 Apr 2013 | 12:30 am
U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) made the following statement today after union workers at American Crystal Sugar approved a new contract after a 20-month lockout.
Third Annual Minnesota Delegation Hotdish Competition 10 Apr 2013 | 09:18 pm
Minnesota's Congressional Delegation came together for U.S. Sen. Al Franken's third annual hotdish competition. Rep. Walz's 'Hermann the German Hotdish' took first place. Click here to see photos and ...
Sen. Franken Presents WWII Veteran with Overdue Medal 29 Jan 2013 | 11:55 pm
On January 12, Sen. Franken presented Chester Hoeft of Princeton, MN with the Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal from the nation of France for his service to help liberate France during WWII.
Sen. Frankens Statement on the Tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut 17 Dec 2012 | 11:30 pm
Click here to read Sen. Al Franken's statement in reaction to the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
