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Ice Roots Politics!
If you’re really going to call yourself part of the Minnesota political scene, you’ve got to try doorknocking in below-freezing wintry weather! The whole Thissen family got the chance to show their...
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Let the Conventions Begin!
From Karen: On the first weekend of County Conventions, Paul and I crisscrossed Southern and Western Minnesota to meet the DFLers who will head to Duluth for the State Convention in April. It was a...
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Callers Unite!
We had a great meeting this weekend to rally volunteers and get everyone set to call the thousands of potential delegates to the April 24th DFL State Convention. Paul has been one of the top...
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Karen’s Corner: Strong Showing in Greater MN
The entire Thissen clan had lots of fun traveling to conventions in Morrison, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Todd and Hubbard Counties this weekend, as well as stops in Hennepin, Dakota & Ramsey Counties....
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Karen’s Corner: The Convention Craze!
With over 30 County and Senate District Conventions in 48 hours, the weekend was exciting! Paul’s parents, me and the kids, and Paul all headed in different directions to be sure Paul was...
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Karen’s Corner: 1 weekend, 430 miles
Another big weekend of County and Senate District Conventions – 33 in all! We figure that between Paul and I alone (not counting staff and volunteer travel), we drove about 430 miles to get to all the...
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Karen’s Corner: Fired Up!
Paul fires up the Dems! This was a fun convention weekend because many delegates had heard Paul aggressively take on Tom Emmer during a debate on MPR last week are revved up about the election! Paul’s...
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Karen’s Corner: Locally Grown
On Sunday, in between DFL gatherings, Paul got to visit Featherstone Farm in Rushford, Minnesota. The farm has emerged as a leader in organic, locally grown fruits and vegetables in southeastern...
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Karen’s Corner: Calls, calls, calls
Phoning, Phoning, Everywhere! From morning till evening, in the office, at home or in the car, Paul and I are on the phone non-stop, intent on talking to every delegate and alternate to the State...
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Karen’s Corner: Meeting and Greeting Across MN
This last week or so before the Convention, Paul and I are criss-crossing the state, holding meet and greets in various locations so that delegates can get to know Paul better and get his views on the...
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