Former US Sen. Al Franken tests welcome on speaking circuit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken is testing his welcome on the speaking circuit as he takes more steps into public life after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his political career.
The Star Tribune reports that tickets went on sale Friday for “An Evening with Al Franken” Oct. 2 at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon.
The hall says Franken will share behind-the-scenes stories from his 15 years on “Saturday Night Live” and his 8½ years repre