Longtime Oberstar Director To Head Up Franken’s State Office, Franken Says When He’s Certified “She’ll Work With Me To Hit The Ground Running On Day One”

MINNEAPOLIS [4/20/09] – Sen.-elect Al Franken today announced that Alana Petersen has agreed to serve as his Minnesota State Director, citing his commitment to continuing Minnesota’s tradition of excellent constituent services.

Petersen is a life-long resident of Minnesota who has spent the last five years working in outreach and organizing for Rep. Jim Oberstar.

Al Franken said, “I want Minnesotans to be able to rely on me for assistance with the federal government. Whether it’s a Social Security check, a small business loan, or help for a returning veteran, my office will be there for the people of our state, following the examples set by Sen. Klobuchar, our fine Congressional delegation, and those who came before us. That’s the Minnesota way, and nobody is better at it than Alana. Drawing on her wealth of experience and her ability to reach out to every constituency in Minnesota, when I have the privilege of being certified, she’ll work with me to ensure that we hit the ground running on Day One.”

Alana Petersen said, “I’ve gotten to know Al, and I know he’ll be the kind of Senator who works hard on behalf of every Minnesotan. I share his understanding that Minnesotans are facing some tough challenges right now, and I share his vision to support Minnesotans and strengthen our state. I’m thrilled to join his team.”

For a brief bio of Alana Petersen:

Alana Petersen was born and raised in Minnesota, and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Morris. Aside from four years in Washington as Deputy Chief of Staff to Congressman Minge, Alana has been a lifelong resident of the state. Alana has spent the last five years working on Congressman Oberstar’s Minnesota staff, serving as his Political Director and Director of Field Operations, where she focused on constituent outreach and regional organizing. She currently lives with her family on a farm outside of Pine City.

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