As the leading candidates look for attention through big name endorsements, the other people on the ballot struggle to get their message to voters. We've been giving you a chance to hear from those candidates here on Morning Edition. Today, we hear from DFL-er Dick Franson. Franson is a former Minneapolis alderman... from the 12th ward. He's a retired first sergeant in the army and was an appraiser for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Franson told Minnesota Public Radio producer Julie Siple that he's the best qualified candidate for mayor because of his 41 years in government and the military.