Howard Dean to host fundraiser for Rybak

Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will host a campaign fundraiser for R.T. Rybak later this week.

April 12, 2010 at 11:15PM

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is getting some help from Howard Dean in his campaign for governor.

Dean, the former Vermont governor and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will host a campaign fundraiser for Rybak from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the south Minneapolis home David Wilson and Michael Peterman. Suggested donations are $100 to $2,000.

Dean has been an early and strong supporter of Rybak, who headed President Obama's Minnesota campaign effort.

Rybak and a plethora of other DFL candidates are heading toward the make-or-break state convention later this month in Duluth.

Rybak said he will end his campaign if he doesn't win the endorsement.

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