Conservative News & Events of the Metro Twin Cities: Special Convention Issue
April 2024
Issue 3: Published by SD50 Republicans
In This Issue:
A Note from Our Publishers, Sarah & Cheryl
Teri's Take
SD50 Republican News - Announcing 50 A Candidate Owen Michaelson!
SD50 Upcoming Events
Metro Twin Cities Upcoming Events
SD50 on the Road
A Note from our Publishers, Sarah & Cheryl
Greetings to all and we hope you enjoy our special Convention Edition newsletter! We want to thank all of you who came out to support our “Meet the Candidates” night this past Wednesday evening (April 24) at Edina Country Club. It was a well-attended event giving our supporters the opportunity to connect 1:1 with many of our candidates in a casual setting. Those that came, we hope you found it valuable especially as we head into “Election Season” including the special District 6 primary next week. If you weren’t able to attend but would still like to make a donation to fund upcoming GOP campaigns, you can do so by clicking HERE.
We also want to remind everyone of the upcoming District 6 Special Election Calendar. This election is for EDINA Residents only. Marisa Simonetti is the only Conservative Candidate running for Hennepin County Commissioner. We need everyone to vote to get her elected. If you live in Edina or Bloomington and are able to help with Get Out the Vote phone calls please let us know at [email protected].
Tuesday, April 30: Special Primary (polls open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Monday, May 6: Absentee voting opens for special General Election
Tuesday, May 14: Special Election Day (polls open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
And for those of you attending Congressional Conventions this weekend, thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy connecting with friends old and new!
All our best,
Sarah Knapp, Co-Chair & Cheryl Peterson, Secretary
We want your ideas and feedback. Please send submissions to be considered for publication to [email protected].
Mixing and mingling with 46A Candidate John Page, Hennepin County Commissioner Candidate Marisa Simonetti, and CD5 US Congress Candidate Dalia Al Aqidi.
CD3 US Congress Candidates Jamie Page & Tad Jude, SD 50 A Candidate Owen Michaelson, and MN GOP Nat'l Committeeman
Candidate AK Kamara
Teri's Take
A Note from our SD 50 Co-Chair, Teri Hovanec
As we approach a full four years of a Minnesota Trifecta, I am reflecting on my feelings of both fear and relief. Fear that a progressive agenda will continue to ram through and relief that it is nearing the end. We have had to endure almost four years of the absence of checks and balances, unchecked power and little to no oversight. But my feelings of fear and relief are slowly turning to feelings of excitement. Excitement knowing that the GOP party is proactively addressing internal divisions, rallying around strong candidates and working towards developing a cohesive message.
Several positive signs make me confident that this is our year. In the Minnesota Presidential primary, Donald Trump received more than 60,000 more votes than Joe Biden. Republican turn-out was 17% higher than Democratic turn-out. Minnesotans are simply tired of inflation, increasing crime levels and out of control social programs. That frustration is being channeled through the polls and it is becoming clear that more and more Minnesotans are looking for economic growth, reduced government spending, safe streets and schools and a commonsense approach to social issues and programs. And they are looking to the Minnesota GOP to push this agenda forward. According to a recent KSTP-TV poll, Minnesotans are more likely to vote for Republican leadership in Minnesota House races.
As the 2024 election draws near, we will continue to work towards engaging and re-engaging voters, supporting our candidates and promoting polices that Minnesotans want. It’s critical that we continue to present a clear, concise, and compelling message of being the party of stability, common sense and fiscal responsibility. That message is what Minnesotan need to hear. . . and thankfully they are listening!
It’s an exciting time and we invite each of you to join us. Please consider attending our events, volunteer on a campaign, sign up to be an election judge and make sure your VOTE counts! We can do this… together!
Fondly,
Teri
SD50 Republicans News
Special Announcement! Owen Michaelson Running For House Seat 50A
Long time Edina resident, community supporter and former Edina School Board member Owen Michaelson has announced his candidacy for Minnesota House Seat 50A. Michaelson seeks to serve Edina and Bloomington by applying common sense to government spending, taxation, public safety and education.
Please watch for more information on Owen's campaign and how you can support bringing common sense back to the Minnesota House!
Seeking: Republican Candidates for MN House Seat 50B
We are actively seeking Republican Candidates for MN House Seat 50B. If you or anyone you know are interested in considering a run for office, please contact Sarah Knapp or Teri Hovanec at [email protected] to discuss your candidacy and to get more information. Deadline for filing for this and other offices up for election are below:
Register for Candidacy Here: https://candidates.sos.mn.gov
Other Openings & Dates to File for Office:
SENATE DISTRICT:
US Senate (1 seat, Klobuchar seat): Filing Dates: May 21-June 4, 2024
MN State House Representatives (50A & 50B) : Filing dates, May 21 - June 4, 2024
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:
US Congress (All 8 Districts, Portions of CD 3 and 5 are in SD 50): May 21-June 4, 2024
CITY OFFICES:
Edina: Mayor & 2 City Council Seats
Bloomington: 4 School Board, and 3 City Council Seats
Advocacy Group for School Board Candidates: MN Parent's Alliance: https://minnesotaparents.org/about/
TO CONFIRM FILING DATES AND FOR FURTHER DETAILS GO TO: SOS Website
CD 3 Congressional Candidates
Republican Candidates Declare for Open District 3 Congressional Seat
Four conservatives are reaching out to CD3 Republicans to seek endorsement at the April 27 convention. Potential candidates have up to June 4 to file their candidacy.
Candidates Forum:
Check out these links for more information on these candidates:
Tad Jude: Jude for Congress
Brad Kohler: Bradkohler.com
Jamie Page: Jamie Page for United States House of Representatives
Quentin Wittrock: Quentin for Congress
CD 5 Congressional Candidate
Dalia Al Aqidi is the Republican Candidate running for the CD5 US Congressional seat currently occupied by Ilhan Omar. She is currently running unopposed. Please support her in her efforts to return CD5 to Conservative values. Her website is: Dalia For Congress
SD50 Voter Registration Efforts
At our recent Precinct Officer Meeting, Sarah Knapp noted that there are over 12,000 un-registered voters in Senate District 50. Precinct Chairs Christy Lunde and Daniel Anshus volunteered to head up our Voter Registration Drive efforts. If you would like to assist with these registration drives, please contact Contact Christy Lunde at [email protected] for more information. Details will be forthcoming.
TARS: Teen Age Republicans
SD50 is discussing formation of a branch of a Teen Aged Republicans Group (TARS). This is a great opportunity for High School Students to add leadership experience to their resumes. Contact sarah Knapp at [email protected] if interested.
SD 50 Republicans Convention
Thank you to all that attended! And thank you to Joel Quinnell and other members of the Apollo Men's Choir for their beautiful rendition of our National Anthem. If you enjoyed their singing, they are having two concerts this weekend, singing Songs of the Open Road, on Friday April 26 and Sunday April 28th. More information can be found on their website HERE. A few photos from the Convention:
Senior Republicans Table, Individual Volunteer Award Winners, and Convention Check-In!
Precinct Award Winners presented to Precinct Chairs who attended training & filled all delegate spots at Caucus, Convention Audience, and It's a Wrap! Thank you to all volunteers and attendees! Til next year!
SD50 Republicans Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 27, 2024: Congressional District 3 Convention
Wayzata Central Middle School
305 Vicksburg Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Registration opens at 11:00 am. All Delegates and Alternates elected at the SD 50 Republican Convention held on April 13, 2024 are invited to attend. Guests are also welcome. For more information and to register CLICK HERE
Sunday, April 28, 2024: Congressional District 5 Convention
Burroughs Elementary School
1601 W. 50th. St.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Registration opens at 1:00 pm, Convention convenes at 2:00 p.m. All Delegates and Alternatives elected at the SD 50 Republican Convention held on April 13, 2024 are invited to attend. Guests are also welcome. For more information and to register visit mngopcd5.org. **$40 advanced registration offered until 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25. ($60 fee at the door, $40 for guests.)
Wednesday, May 16, 2024: Republican Party State Central Committee Meeting
Invited Delegates & Alternates allowed. Guests of delegates are allowed. If you would like to attend as a guest please contact [email protected] and we will do our best to get you registered as our guest.
May 17-18, 2024: MN GOP State Convention
St. Paul River Center
All Delegates and Alternatives elected at the SD 50 Republican Convention held on April 13, 2024 for the State Convention are invited to attend. Guests are also welcome to attend. For more information, including information on hotel blocks, CLICK HERE
Thursday, July 4, 2024: Edina Fourth of July Parade
SD 50 Republicans will again be marching in this highly attended community event! This is a great way to bring visibility to SD 50 and support of our election candidates. More details to come and we encourage you to join us. You can register HERE.
Metro Twin Cities Upcoming Republican Events
MN Senior Republicans : Meetings Second Tuesday of each Month - May 14th Next Meeting
Our monthly meetings are now available to you in both live stream viewing and recorded video viewing. To watch, go to our website, republicanseniorsmn.com and click on Live Stream or Past Meeting Videos. No registration or fee is required. Watch on your Smart TV, too.
Their May 14th meeting will feature speaker Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale (Colonel, USA, Ret.) Senior Chaplain, Historic Fort Snelling Chapel, who will present “Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor.”
More information at: republicanseniorsmn.com
MN Young Republicans
MN Young Republicans has launched a Run for Office initiative to Recruit, Train, and Elect Young Republicans at all levels of government. For more information, visit https://www.minnesotayrs.org/run_for_office
Center For the American Experiment
2024 Legislative Update:
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Interlachen Country Club
6200 Interlachen Boulevard
Edina, MN 55436
Admission: $15
Twin Cities Education Freedom Showcase
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Shoreview Community Center
4580 Victoria St N,
Shoreview, MN 55126
Admission: $10-15
Ticking Time Bomb: MN Welfare System and other Wasteful Spending
Thursday, May 9, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Malting Building
2907 Helm St
Duluth, MN 55806
Admission: $15
Podcast:
Click Here: A Ticking Time Bomb: Minnesota's Vast and Expanding Welfare System
| LISTEN ON SPOTIFY |
| LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC |
| WATCH ON YOUTUBE |
Upcoming Events:
June 6, 2024, Annual Dinner Gala, Center for the American Experimentwith Keynote Speaker Naftali Bennett, who was Israel’s 13th Prime Minister from 2021 to 2022.
Liberty Tea Party Patriots
Thursday, April 25, 2024: The RULES for RADICALS: TACTICS Used Against CONSERVATIVE LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
WILLY McCOY's RESTAURANT, 12450 BUSINESS PARK BLVD N, CHAMPLIN, MN 55316
SD50 On the Road
Elephant Club Meeting with Special Guest, Congressman Wesley Hunt:
Nicole Schnell and Sarah Knapp recently attended the Elephant Club Luncheon with SD50 A Candidate Owen Michaelson, as well as SD 50 constituents Kathy Kranz and Carol Brumwell. The speaker, Congressman Wesley Hunt, had a special message: Minnesota is in play and Republicans are going to win! Advice to Republicans who do not care for Trump: You only have two choices; Biden or Trump. You need to put aside your hurt feelings and vote Trump to save our great Country! We need ALL Republicans to unite behind Trump. More information on Congressman Hunt can be found at www.hunt.house.gov
Let us know if you have submissions for next month at [email protected]!
More information can be found on our website at www.sd50gop.com
