Fraters has plenty on Al Franken's decision to once again be from Minnesota, shaming us all. Check out Susan Lenfestey's positively orgasmic reaction to Franken. Lenfestey, as it happens, joins a very select group of super-rubes who have invoked the Myth of the Plastic Turkey.
I was astounded, last summer, at the lengths Grand Rapids was willing to go to claim Judy Garland as its own, especially considering she only lived there until she was about four years old. It will likely not be a problem for Franken in his birth place:
Al Franken lived in Albert Lea for two years as a small child. He moved away at 6. While we and most anyone appreciate that the Franken family lived here for a time and we like other folks appreciate that Al Franken remembers our fair city, let’s be honest here. He is not really from Albert Lea in the way that, for instance, actress Marion Ross is from Albert Lea or musician Eddie Cochran is from Albert Lea. Franken is from St. Louis Park.
Sorry Chad. Looks like you're stuck with him. If it's any consolation, it doens't look like to many people care one way or another.
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