McCain/Palin rallies on Friday…

I'm digging through my e-mail after some time off. Here

are two items

is an item of interest. Republican John McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, will attend a rally in Blaine on Friday. Here's the info from the campaign:

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Key Air Hangar at the Anoka County-Blaine Airport

910188 Radisson Road NE

Blaine, MN 55449

Doors Open: 9:00 AM

Event Begins: 12:00 PM

(please be present and settled by 11:00 AM for security reasons)

Meanwhile,

I'm told the fundraiser has been canceled.

Palin will be back in Minnesota on Monday for a big buck fundraiser:

McCain Palin Victory 2008 Cordially invites you to a luncheon with special guest Governor Sarah Palin Monday, September 22 11:00 AM - Private reception 11:30 AM - Photo opportunity 12:00 PM - Lunch Hilton Minneapolis 1001 Marquette Ave S Minneapolis, MN Private Reception, Photo Op, Lunch- $25,000 per couple (raise or contribute) Photo Op & Lunch- $10,000 per couple (raise or contribute) Lunch- $1,000 per person