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In memory of a friend: Wellstone’s passion, friendship still sorely missed
SEN. AL FRANKEN COLUMN: Sometimes politics can be pretty dehumanizing. But we’re lucky enough to have some people who can run for public office without losing their genuine selves, people who are remembered not only for what they do in public life but for who they are in private.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
SEN. AL FRANKEN COLUMN: Sometimes politics can be pretty dehumanizing. But we’re lucky enough to have some people who can run for public office without losing their genuine selves, people who are remembered not only for what they do in public life but for who they are in private.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Health Notes: Arthritis Foundation honors Franken
Sen. Al Franken received a national award this week for his advocacy on behalf of people who suffer with arthritis.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Sen. Al Franken received a national award this week for his advocacy on behalf of people who suffer with arthritis.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Reader's view: Franken’s reasoning for high gas prices doesn’t make sense
U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota must think we are all a bunch of mushrooms up here in Duluth.
Saturday, May, 25, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota must think we are all a bunch of mushrooms up here in Duluth.
Saturday, May, 25, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Reader's view: Franken careless on mental health bill language
U.S. Sen. Al Franken said he’ll introduce a bill that would favor treatment rather than incarceration for those who are mentally ill (“Franken pushes mental-health bill to reduce firearm violence,” Jan. 10).
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
U.S. Sen. Al Franken said he’ll introduce a bill that would favor treatment rather than incarceration for those who are mentally ill (“Franken pushes mental-health bill to reduce firearm violence,” Jan. 10).
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Franken: DOE cuts contribute to gas price spike
Sen. Al Franken is blaming the recent spike in Minnesota gas prices in part on the Department of Energy’s decision to stop publishing refinery maintenance reports two years ago.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Sen. Al Franken is blaming the recent spike in Minnesota gas prices in part on the Department of Energy’s decision to stop publishing refinery maintenance reports two years ago.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Franken pushes mental-health bill to reduce firearm violence
Mental-health professionals, not more guns, are the way to address school violence, Sen. Al Franken said on Wednesday.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Mental-health professionals, not more guns, are the way to address school violence, Sen. Al Franken said on Wednesday.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Franken seems on solid ground as he approaches 2014 election
As he prepares to seek a second term next year, Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken appears to be on relatively firm ground as a candidate, a far cry from his status when first seeking the job.
Sunday, February, 17, 2013 - MPR.org/100.5 FM - News
As he prepares to seek a second term next year, Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken appears to be on relatively firm ground as a candidate, a far cry from his status when first seeking the job.
Sunday, February, 17, 2013 - MPR.org/100.5 FM - News
Eh? Franken holds 3rd annual Hot Dish-Off
U.S. Sen. Al Franken, the Minnesota Democrat and former comedian, will host his third annual Capitol casserole contest today in (appropriately) the Senate Agricultural Committee Hearing Room in Washington.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
U.S. Sen. Al Franken, the Minnesota Democrat and former comedian, will host his third annual Capitol casserole contest today in (appropriately) the Senate Agricultural Committee Hearing Room in Washington.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Franken: Federal budget cuts to blame for gas price hikes
Sen. Al Franken is blaming the recent spike in Minnesota gas prices in part on the Department of Energy’s decision to stop publishing refinery maintenance reports two years ago.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Sen. Al Franken is blaming the recent spike in Minnesota gas prices in part on the Department of Energy’s decision to stop publishing refinery maintenance reports two years ago.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Franken: School violence highlights need for mental-health services
U.S. Sen. Al Franken unveiled legislation in Duluth today that supports mental-health services for people in the criminal justice system, and law enforcement training on mental-health issues.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
U.S. Sen. Al Franken unveiled legislation in Duluth today that supports mental-health services for people in the criminal justice system, and law enforcement training on mental-health issues.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Franken urges Minnesota educators to support "master teacher" bill
Sen. Al Franken talked about his favorite science teacher Friday at a Minnesota Science Teachers Association conference in Duluth and urged support for a bill to help retain teachers and boost the number of students studying math and science.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Sen. Al Franken talked about his favorite science teacher Friday at a Minnesota Science Teachers Association conference in Duluth and urged support for a bill to help retain teachers and boost the number of students studying math and science.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Norm Coleman says he won't challenge Franken for Senate seat
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman will not run for office in 2014, meaning there will be no rematch with Al Franken.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman will not run for office in 2014, meaning there will be no rematch with Al Franken.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Franken urges support of bill to retain teachers, boost study of math and science
U.S. Sen. Al Franken spoke at a Minnesota Science Teachers Association conference in Duluth on Friday and urged support for a bill that he hopes will help retain teachers in K-12 education and boost the number of students studying math and science for a career.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
U.S. Sen. Al Franken spoke at a Minnesota Science Teachers Association conference in Duluth on Friday and urged support for a bill that he hopes will help retain teachers in K-12 education and boost the number of students studying math and science for a career.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Klobuchar, Franken question gas prices
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has asked the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate the steep increase in Minnesota gas prices over the past few weeks.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has asked the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate the steep increase in Minnesota gas prices over the past few weeks.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Franken, Klobuchar seek Great Lakes dredging money
The federal government should pump more money into Great Lakes harbor dredging to keep commerce moving during the ongoing period of low water, according to Minnesota’s U.S. Senate
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
The federal government should pump more money into Great Lakes harbor dredging to keep commerce moving during the ongoing period of low water, according to Minnesota’s U.S. Senate
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Klobuchar, Franken troubled by refinery shutdown issues
Gasoline industry officials say regional gas prices have jumped 80 cent and 30 cents in the past week because of some expected and planned shutdowns at gasoline refineries.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Gasoline industry officials say regional gas prices have jumped 80 cent and 30 cents in the past week because of some expected and planned shutdowns at gasoline refineries.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Sen. Franken seeks to expand mental-health care
The Minnesota Democrat unveiled the bill today in Duluth.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Associated Press - News
The Minnesota Democrat unveiled the bill today in Duluth.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Klobuchar, Franken, Cravaack tour Northland flood damage, pledge assistance
The Northland’s congressional delegation toured flood-ravaged Duluth neighborhoods Friday and pledged to do all they can to obtain adequate federal assistance for the area.
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
The Northland’s congressional delegation toured flood-ravaged Duluth neighborhoods Friday and pledged to do all they can to obtain adequate federal assistance for the area.
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Franken, Klobuchar want dredging money in hurricane relief bill
Letter requests $30 million for dredging be included in Hurricane Sandy relief package.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Letter requests $30 million for dredging be included in Hurricane Sandy relief package.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Eh? Poetry contest for military family members
April is both the Month of the Military Child and National Poetry Month, and U.S. Sen. Al Franken is hosting a poetry contest that merges the two events.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Entertainment
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April is both the Month of the Military Child and National Poetry Month, and U.S. Sen. Al Franken is hosting a poetry contest that merges the two events.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Entertainment
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