St. Paul mayor in rarefied air on Air Force One

Chris Coleman hitched a ride on Air Force One.

June 26, 2014 at 7:22PM

Chris Coleman may never run for President of the United States. But that doesn't mean he can't travel like one.

Coleman hitched a ride to the Twin Cities aboard Air Force One with President Barack Obama, according to a press pool report. The mayor said it was his first time aboard the airplane. Obama was scheduled to make a couple of appearances in Minnesota on Thursday.

According to the report, Coleman was flying with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison. The mayor toured the plane and poked his head in the back to say hello to the press pool.


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James Walsh is a reporter covering social services, focusing on issues involving disability, accessibility and aging. He has had myriad assignments over nearly 35 years at the Star Tribune, including federal courts, St. Paul neighborhoods and St. Paul schools.

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