R. T. Rybak

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On November 5, 2009, Rybak filed paperwork creating a campaign for governor of Minnesota. A month later, he officially announced his candidacy at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. [31] Rybak won the straw poll on February 2, 2010, at Minnesota's precinct caucus events statewide.

On April 24, 2010, Rybak withdrew his name from consideration for the nomination at the DFL convention after six ballots. He endorsed Margaret Anderson Kelliher, and called on Democrats remaining in the race to withdraw and support her. Former U.S. Senator Mark Dayton subsequently won the Democratic nomination and the general election that year.

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Living Cities, a philanthropic collaborative of 22 foundations and financial institutions, reported that Rybak was hired in May 2014 as a senior advisor for municipal practice. [32] Living Cities members include Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley. [33]

In September 2011, Rybak became vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee. [34]

Personal life

Rybak's star on the outside mural of Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue RT Rybak- First Avenue Star.jpg
Rybak's star on the outside mural of Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue

Rybak lives in the city's East Harriet neighborhood with his wife, Megan, and their children, Charlie and Grace. [35] Like their father, the Rybak children have attended Breck School, an Episcopal private school. Rybak's mother worked there during a difficult period in his childhood. Rybak was awarded Breck's Distinguished Alumnus award in 2002, and spoke at the school's commencement ceremony in 2015.

On January 4, 2014, Rybak was cross-country skiing when he started experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath. He was hospitalized and received an angioplasty and stents after it was determined he had had a heart attack. Heart problems run in his family. [29]

Rybak has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue. [36] The mural recognizes performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. [37] Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh. [38] Rybak is one of the few non-musicians to have a star on the mural. [39]

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46th Mayor of Minneapolis
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January 1, 2002 –January 2, 2014
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