8-13-12  --  The first leg of Obama For America four-state R-V tour kicks off today in southern Minnesota.  The "Heartland Tour 2012: Moving the Middle Class Forward" will make more than 21 stops across Minnesota before heading to Wisconsin, Iowa and Ohio.  A number of leaders from around the state will join the "Heartland Tour", including Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Senator Keith Langseth.  Todays stops will be in Rochester, Albert Lea and Mankato.