What We've Been Up To
2023
Autumn 2023
On October 21, 2023 Lake County Republicans sponsored a presentation by Don Parker, Legislative Director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. Don explained "where we are now" after the 2023 tri-fecta control of both houses of the MN legislature and the governorship enabled MN Democrats to enact legislation to allow abortion up until birth, and newborn babies to die! Don described how other states like Iowa and Ohio have influenced public opinion and changed their abortion policies to pro-life. Don also provided tips from his own experience on how to talk about pro-life issues with those who may not be frozen into their opinions. Don suggested beginning naturally and maintaining limited expectations, but urged listeners to have the discussion where warranted.
On October 21, 2023 Lake County Republicans sponsored a presentation by Don Parker, Legislative Director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. Don explained "where we are now" after the 2023 tri-fecta control of both houses of the MN legislature and the governorship enabled MN Democrats to enact legislation to allow abortion up until birth, and newborn babies to die! Don described how other states like Iowa and Ohio have influenced public opinion and changed their abortion policies to pro-life. Don also provided tips from his own experience on how to talk about pro-life issues with those who may not be frozen into their opinions. Don suggested beginning naturally and maintaining limited expectations, but urged listeners to have the discussion where warranted.
On October 16th, we had a Third Monday of the month pie social at the Beaver Bay Community Center Lake County Republicans BPOU business was discussed and decisions made.
Summer 2023
We had an Ice Cream Social on September 18 at Burlington Station in Two Harbors. Besides the Lake County Republicans Executive Committee (who were in full attendance), six Lake County Republicans joined us, including Chris Swanson, the proprietor, who was a graicious host. Attendees enjoyed one free order of vanilla ice cream with a root beer float, or a dish of vanilla ice cream. Most opted for the float, it was delicious! Good wide ranging discussion and planning for upcoming events.
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Bay Days Booth, Parades at Bay Days and Heritage Days, and Lake County Fair Booth.
We "flew the flag" both literally and figurtively in the form of our new banners showing our new Lake County Republicans logo. Gathered nearly fifteen new contacts, sold more than a dozen of our new t-shirts and talked to friends numbering somewhere around 100. 
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The Bay Days and Heritage Days parades and the booth at Bay Days, were a big success for the Lake County Republicans.
The Bay Days Parade was, as always, a huge success and a lot of fun. Catherine Miller (shown above prepping the float we borrowed from Carlton County) paraded, as well as our State Representative for half of Lake County, Roger Skraba. Roger and Cath were joined by Paula, Randy and Dan at the parade. The feedback was very encouraging, as in prior years. It was a lot of fun. Our two days at the Bay Days booth were a big success. Thanks to Catherine for an especially impressive performance. Despite illness, she manned the booth alone on Saturday and sold nine of our new shirts with our new logo that became available only that day! She also made many new contacts. Dan was alone at the Heritage Days parade -- and then Roger showed up at the last minute to help me set up the float (he had been uncertain the previous evening at the Bay Days parade if it was worth it after how tough it was last year). Roger made up for the lack of volunteers. He was a dynamo! It turns out it was a good thing to be behind the Shriner dune buggies. I did not see a single one-fingered salute, unlike last year. A few boos, but generally we heard and saw positive reactions, some ranged from reserved to highly reserved, but some were enthusiastic. Our friends were not embarrassed to be our friends! Natalie Zeleznikar paraded too, but she had her own float. We had a presence at the Lake County Fair for all four days thanks to Dan and Tim. The fair was better attended than last year. Our booth featured humor in the form of printed political cartoons (see the table tops on the picture at left) which got us a lot of laughs and positive comments. We sold more t-shirts and gathered more names and addresses. For the political cartoons we displayed on the table tops, and others there was no room to put on the tables, see the website section on politial humor. Very positive reaction to our new logo too which was prominently displayed on both the float and at the booths. |
Winter/Spring 2023
We had our annual fundraiser Saturday, April 22nd at the historic Silver Creek Town Hall, a grand old building. We heard from our Lake County State Representatives Natalie Zeleznikar and Roger Skraba. The event was well attended, and our speakers had the audience rapt with attention.
Fall, 2022. Signs, signs, signs, everywhere you look. Entrance to Agate Bay breakewall and boat launch -- and one of two entry and exit points to the tall ships!
On Saturday, September 17, 2022 we had a North Shore Meet and Greet with our Federal and State legislative candidates in both Two Harbors and Beaver Bay.
Pete Stauber (U.S. Congress 8th district)
Andrea Zupancich (MN Senate 3rd district)
Roger Skraba (MN House district 3A)
Natalie Zeleznikar (MN House district 3B)
Pete Stauber (U.S. Congress 8th district)
Andrea Zupancich (MN Senate 3rd district)
Roger Skraba (MN House district 3A)
Natalie Zeleznikar (MN House district 3B)
2022 County Fair
Our Candidates for Governor, State Senator, and both Lake County State Representative positions were on hand.
Our Candidates for Governor, State Senator, and both Lake County State Representative positions were on hand.
We had a fund raiser! (2022)
We had a fundraiser on Saturday April 30, at the American Legion basement. It was a truly fine meal, along with great speakers and intriguing and intelligent conversation coming from you, the most interesting people in the county! Entrance to the event required a $50 per person donation to the Lake County RPM, which then also included the speakers and conversation and the wonderful free meal. And since the PCR Refund program was/is still on, we all got our $50 back from the State! Mixer started at 5:30, meal and speakers around 6:00 PM
Lake County BPOU Convention, 2022
Our Lake County BPOU convention was held on February 19, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the American Legion basement, 614 1st Avenue in Two Harbors.
Note: we tried to set this up for Grand Superior Lodge in Castle Danger, to give a break and share driving time with our Northern members, but they never got back to us - sorry.
Other Note: BPOU means "basic political organizational unit", which in our case is the Lake County Republican Party of Minnesota, or the Lake County RPM
Voting rights at this convention were only for delegates elected at the County Caucus held on Feb. 1st, and those alternates who attend and are 'seated' because some other delegates didn't make it. Anyone may attend, but voting rights are for delegates and seated alternates only. Alternates usually get seated, so please all come and make this more fun! (Note: we had to vote on a rules change to allow "cross-seating" to let alternates represent missing delegates from other precincts. This motion passed unanimously, so all attending did get to participate and vote!)
Results: Delegates to the State and District 8 conventions were elected. We could have done separate elections, but we chose to let the State delegation also serve for our District 8 delegation. Our constitution says the Chair and Vice-Chair are automatically included among our allotted delegates, and we usually get a total of 5. This may change, once the State gets done counting votes registered for each party in the 2020 election, as relating to the new redistricting plan which just got approved at state level. So although we expect to still have 5 delegates and alternates allowed, it could be 4 or 6. Delegates and alternates were elected with ranking (by # of votes received). They were
Delegates: (Also including Chair Tim Jezierski, and Vice Chair Dan Schleeter)
1. Randy Goutermont
2. Dean Skalisky
3. John Bonk
Alternates:
1. John Carr
2. John Bathke
3. Katherine Miller
4. Julie Anderson
5. Bill Schiller
If our delegate/alternate allocation changes, the ranking will remain in effect, with perhaps John Bonk becoming first alternate if we're reduced to 4 delegates, or John Carr becoming a delegate if our allocation increases to 6.
We had several speakers who either spoke on behalf of candidates from personal knowledge and association, or sometimes reading a letter from that candidate.
Chris Swanson spoke up for MN Senator Paul Gazelka, now running for Governor.
Katherine Miller spoke on behalf of Mayor Mike Murphy, now running for Governor.
Tim Jezierski spoke on behalf of Kim Crockett, running for Secretary of State, noting that she has also been working with him on the Election Integrity lawsuit from Lake County.
Nancy Miller spoke on behalf of Rep. Pete Stauber, our present 8th Districft representative in the U.S. Congress.
Donna Bergstrom, the present Deputy Chair of the MN Republicans, spoke about several issues. She introduced us to the name of David Hann, our new state Chair. She mentioned how so many Twin Cities folks are now looking to Republicans to "fix it", i.e. dictator Walz's disastrous policies. We are looking to the state of Virginia for how-to's in this area. She also talked about the need for Election judges, and the need for procedures and rules for reporting election irregularities.
All resolutions (after conflating similar or identical ones into a smaller number) were approved for passing on to the the District 8 level, for later State level consideration for addition to the MN party platform.
Announced: the MN State convention will be held on May 14 in Rochester.
The District 8 convention is expected to be in April sometime, as it must be before the State convention, but redistricting has made it unclear which BPOU's are still part of District 8. (Yes, there are new maps, but the databases and addresses of chairs and delegates need to be set up, and the mailings done.) So they need a little more time to set this up.
Further Details Call our Lake County RPM chair Tim Jezierski at 218-834-2570. Or, visit either our website at lakecountyrepublicans.weebly.com or our Facebook page at Lake County Republican Party.
Note: we tried to set this up for Grand Superior Lodge in Castle Danger, to give a break and share driving time with our Northern members, but they never got back to us - sorry.
Other Note: BPOU means "basic political organizational unit", which in our case is the Lake County Republican Party of Minnesota, or the Lake County RPM
Voting rights at this convention were only for delegates elected at the County Caucus held on Feb. 1st, and those alternates who attend and are 'seated' because some other delegates didn't make it. Anyone may attend, but voting rights are for delegates and seated alternates only. Alternates usually get seated, so please all come and make this more fun! (Note: we had to vote on a rules change to allow "cross-seating" to let alternates represent missing delegates from other precincts. This motion passed unanimously, so all attending did get to participate and vote!)
Results: Delegates to the State and District 8 conventions were elected. We could have done separate elections, but we chose to let the State delegation also serve for our District 8 delegation. Our constitution says the Chair and Vice-Chair are automatically included among our allotted delegates, and we usually get a total of 5. This may change, once the State gets done counting votes registered for each party in the 2020 election, as relating to the new redistricting plan which just got approved at state level. So although we expect to still have 5 delegates and alternates allowed, it could be 4 or 6. Delegates and alternates were elected with ranking (by # of votes received). They were
Delegates: (Also including Chair Tim Jezierski, and Vice Chair Dan Schleeter)
1. Randy Goutermont
2. Dean Skalisky
3. John Bonk
Alternates:
1. John Carr
2. John Bathke
3. Katherine Miller
4. Julie Anderson
5. Bill Schiller
If our delegate/alternate allocation changes, the ranking will remain in effect, with perhaps John Bonk becoming first alternate if we're reduced to 4 delegates, or John Carr becoming a delegate if our allocation increases to 6.
We had several speakers who either spoke on behalf of candidates from personal knowledge and association, or sometimes reading a letter from that candidate.
Chris Swanson spoke up for MN Senator Paul Gazelka, now running for Governor.
Katherine Miller spoke on behalf of Mayor Mike Murphy, now running for Governor.
Tim Jezierski spoke on behalf of Kim Crockett, running for Secretary of State, noting that she has also been working with him on the Election Integrity lawsuit from Lake County.
Nancy Miller spoke on behalf of Rep. Pete Stauber, our present 8th Districft representative in the U.S. Congress.
Donna Bergstrom, the present Deputy Chair of the MN Republicans, spoke about several issues. She introduced us to the name of David Hann, our new state Chair. She mentioned how so many Twin Cities folks are now looking to Republicans to "fix it", i.e. dictator Walz's disastrous policies. We are looking to the state of Virginia for how-to's in this area. She also talked about the need for Election judges, and the need for procedures and rules for reporting election irregularities.
All resolutions (after conflating similar or identical ones into a smaller number) were approved for passing on to the the District 8 level, for later State level consideration for addition to the MN party platform.
Announced: the MN State convention will be held on May 14 in Rochester.
The District 8 convention is expected to be in April sometime, as it must be before the State convention, but redistricting has made it unclear which BPOU's are still part of District 8. (Yes, there are new maps, but the databases and addresses of chairs and delegates need to be set up, and the mailings done.) So they need a little more time to set this up.
Further Details Call our Lake County RPM chair Tim Jezierski at 218-834-2570. Or, visit either our website at lakecountyrepublicans.weebly.com or our Facebook page at Lake County Republican Party.
2022 Republican Precinct Caucuses Set for Lake County (done!)
Tuesday, February 1st is (was) the 2022 Precinct Caucus!
What All Lake County Republicans are encouraged to attend the 2022 Republican precinct caucuses on Tuesday, February 1st.
The highlight of the caucus will be the gubernatorial straw poll. All active Republican candidates will be listed on the ballot. Caucus participants will also have the chance to be elected as delegate to county and district conventions, and to vote on resolutions that will be considered for the party’s statewide platform.
When Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 7 PM, doors open at 6:30.
Where Three Caucus Locations Depending on your Precinct as follows (if you do not know what precinct you live in, go to www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/precincts , type in your address, press enter and a box will pop-up showing you your precinct)
The American Legion basement, 614 1st Avenue, in Two Harbors, will be the caucus location (parking on 1st Avenue) for the following ten Lake County Precincts:
Silver Creek Township
Two Harbors Wards 1, 2, 3 & 4
Unorganized Territory #2 Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Beaver Bay Community Center, 711 MacDonald Ave in Beaver Bay , will be the caucus location for the following eight Lake County Precincts:
Beaver Bay, (City)
Beaver Bay Township Precincts 1 & 4
Crystal Bay Township
Silver Bay Precincts 1 & 2
Stony River Township
Unorganized Township 1
Vermillion Community College, 1900 E Camp Street in Ely will be caucus location for Republicans in Lake County’s Fall Lake Township (enter at classroom building, the middle building on campus – tall signs will direct. Free parking available in lower lot in front of classroom building.)
Who The caucuses are open to any Lake County Minnesotan who identifies with the values of the Republican Party and will be eligible to vote by Election Day, November 8. Other guests who identify with Republican values are also welcome.
Caucus starts promptly at 7pm, so please come early to check-in and get the best seats!
Check-in starts at 6:30
Tuesday, February 1st is (was) the 2022 Precinct Caucus!
What All Lake County Republicans are encouraged to attend the 2022 Republican precinct caucuses on Tuesday, February 1st.
The highlight of the caucus will be the gubernatorial straw poll. All active Republican candidates will be listed on the ballot. Caucus participants will also have the chance to be elected as delegate to county and district conventions, and to vote on resolutions that will be considered for the party’s statewide platform.
When Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 7 PM, doors open at 6:30.
Where Three Caucus Locations Depending on your Precinct as follows (if you do not know what precinct you live in, go to www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/precincts , type in your address, press enter and a box will pop-up showing you your precinct)
The American Legion basement, 614 1st Avenue, in Two Harbors, will be the caucus location (parking on 1st Avenue) for the following ten Lake County Precincts:
Silver Creek Township
Two Harbors Wards 1, 2, 3 & 4
Unorganized Territory #2 Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Beaver Bay Community Center, 711 MacDonald Ave in Beaver Bay , will be the caucus location for the following eight Lake County Precincts:
Beaver Bay, (City)
Beaver Bay Township Precincts 1 & 4
Crystal Bay Township
Silver Bay Precincts 1 & 2
Stony River Township
Unorganized Township 1
Vermillion Community College, 1900 E Camp Street in Ely will be caucus location for Republicans in Lake County’s Fall Lake Township (enter at classroom building, the middle building on campus – tall signs will direct. Free parking available in lower lot in front of classroom building.)
Who The caucuses are open to any Lake County Minnesotan who identifies with the values of the Republican Party and will be eligible to vote by Election Day, November 8. Other guests who identify with Republican values are also welcome.
Caucus starts promptly at 7pm, so please come early to check-in and get the best seats!
Check-in starts at 6:30
Meet and Greet with Scott Jensen, Candidate for Governor
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Arrowhead Conservative Voices sponsored a Meet and Greet for Dr. Scott Jensen at the Silver Bay Rec Hall on November 13. There were more than 40 people in attendance. What follows are a few notes of what I found of interest.
After introductions, Dr. Jensen launched directly into his stump speech. He seemed to be adjusting it to the reaction it was receiving by his audience. He made a point to mention the time he had worked at the Emergency Room in Aurora. He spoke about the “Times we are in,” and said we were “tired of people telling us what to do.” He talked about how government policy needed to change because “one size doesn’t fit all.” He said “government is broken” and gave several examples.
He spent some time on the subject of election integrity. He favors voter ID.
After talking for a while on the faults of MN and federal government, he asked for a show of hands as to whether people had ever been to a political meeting of this kind. Nearly half of those present indicated they had not.
He spoke on his belief in faith, family, freedom, and less government.
He made the observation that “women generally follow state-level issues carefully, while men are more likely to more closely follow federal-level issues.”
He said he has raised $1.5 million for his campaign.
Dr. Jensen took many questions during the Q and A session. He interacted comfortably with attendees. He said he would emphasize technical and vocational education more than university education. Although he mentioned his time in the MN legislature, he said he did not consider himself to be a politician. He mentioned that he has teachers that are supporters, and he thinks he attracts them because he refuses to paint them with the “teacher union brush,” just as he dislikes being painted with the “American Medical Association brush.” At the end of the Q & A, he spoke to the challenge we all face, and closed with “the challenge is not mine, it is ours.”
By Dan Schleeter
After introductions, Dr. Jensen launched directly into his stump speech. He seemed to be adjusting it to the reaction it was receiving by his audience. He made a point to mention the time he had worked at the Emergency Room in Aurora. He spoke about the “Times we are in,” and said we were “tired of people telling us what to do.” He talked about how government policy needed to change because “one size doesn’t fit all.” He said “government is broken” and gave several examples.
He spent some time on the subject of election integrity. He favors voter ID.
After talking for a while on the faults of MN and federal government, he asked for a show of hands as to whether people had ever been to a political meeting of this kind. Nearly half of those present indicated they had not.
He spoke on his belief in faith, family, freedom, and less government.
He made the observation that “women generally follow state-level issues carefully, while men are more likely to more closely follow federal-level issues.”
He said he has raised $1.5 million for his campaign.
Dr. Jensen took many questions during the Q and A session. He interacted comfortably with attendees. He said he would emphasize technical and vocational education more than university education. Although he mentioned his time in the MN legislature, he said he did not consider himself to be a politician. He mentioned that he has teachers that are supporters, and he thinks he attracts them because he refuses to paint them with the “teacher union brush,” just as he dislikes being painted with the “American Medical Association brush.” At the end of the Q & A, he spoke to the challenge we all face, and closed with “the challenge is not mine, it is ours.”
By Dan Schleeter
Meeting with New MNGOP Chair David Hann
November 9, 2021
On November 9, 2022, the Carlton County BPOU invited all BPOU’s, and the members of the Carlton County BPOU, to a special BPOU meeting to meet the new MNGOP Chair David Hann. There were in excess of 60 people present, and nearly ten were officers and members from other BPOU’s. His presentation was quite frank and open, as were the answers to the questions posed to him. The new chair was personable and entertaining. A few observations follow.
David said he is close to hiring a new Executive Director. The candidate has worked for years for the party in Kentucky. He is willing to move to Minnesota right at the beginning of Winter! David also mentioned he is looking for a new Treasurer. David introduced the new Deputy Chair Donna Bergstrom. Attendees were of course delighted that she was from our area. He said he had asked Donna to focus on party governance and election integrity. David mentioned later that although he might not always be able to come up to attend meetings in our area, but perhaps Donna would be.
David presented his “condensed” four point plan, as follows:
By Dan Schleeter
David said he is close to hiring a new Executive Director. The candidate has worked for years for the party in Kentucky. He is willing to move to Minnesota right at the beginning of Winter! David also mentioned he is looking for a new Treasurer. David introduced the new Deputy Chair Donna Bergstrom. Attendees were of course delighted that she was from our area. He said he had asked Donna to focus on party governance and election integrity. David mentioned later that although he might not always be able to come up to attend meetings in our area, but perhaps Donna would be.
David presented his “condensed” four point plan, as follows:
- Hann said the thing he is spending the most time on right now is talking to major donors. He plans to do something unusual. Whereas normally the state party raises $2 to $2 ½ million every year, he has set a personal goal for himself of $5 to $6 million.
- He said he would emphasize – and urged us to emphasize making sure we “tell the story of who we republicans are.” He said he wants us to craft our messages with this in mind. He said the time in which we could try to avoid revealing who we are is past.
- He gave an example of how he had recently met with two members of the Somali community, at their request. They told him they never see us in their communities. He said they see only Dems, and that the Dems “throw around a lot of money.” He said he was planning to urge all republican candidates for statewide office to make an effort to plan events in the 4th and 5th district (St. Paul and Minneapolis). He pointed out that if we somehow got even an additional 2% or 3% out of the 4th and 5th districts, it would make a huge difference.
- His objective, and he urged us to have the same objective, is to win the Governor’s race, hold the Senate, and win the house.
- Election Integrity. Several questions on this topic. It was an interest in the crowd, and also something he wanted to address. He answered one question about the 2020 election having been stolen by saying he would not be talking about that, but would be doing whatever it takes to win the Governor’s race, hold the Senate, and win the house. He said only until we had done this could we re-establish election integrity in MN.
- Election Judges. Hann said that in 2020, there were 3,000 republican election judges and 20,000 democrat election judges. His goal is for 2022 is 10,000 republican election judges. He plans to ensure we have judges in places like the 4th and 5th district, where they are needed, and have not been.
- School Districts. He said we should be recruiting and endorsing candidates for school board. He noted the success of emphasizing the theme of “Back to Basics for a Change.” He related that he had first served on a school board before he ran for the legislature and began his political career. He reiterated the importance in school district races of emphasizing that we tell people what we believe.
- Nursing Homes. During part of the discussion of election integrity, staff assisting residents to vote came up. Hann noted that BPOU’s should go to the leadership of Nursing homes to discuss this. He also noted that family can insist upon ensuring that a family member is present to help when residents vote.
- Finances. At several points, Hann mentioned the financial difficulty the MNGOP is in. At one point he commented that it is “tough to make payroll.”
- MNGOP Website. Hann said “our website is not good.” He wants to improve it and is devoting resources to that end. He wants to develop a page reporting on what the MNGOP is doing that the BPOUs can draw from.
By Dan Schleeter
Bay Days and Heritage Days Parade
July 9th and 10th
The pictures below show the float we rode in at the Bay Days parade in Silver Bay on Friday July 9, 2021, and at the Heritage Days parade in Two Harbors on Saturday , July 10, 2021.
We generally had a good, positive response from parade watchers. We saw many smiles, and many thumbs up.
We received the most reaction from the two Trump flags we included. One of those was waved by us on the back of the float, so got attention. Although there were a few that indicated their displeasure, the vast majority of reactions were very positive! In Two Harbors, a big group of children broke out spontaneously in a chant of “Trump, Trump, Trump.” The children were more exuberant than the adults, who often looked around concerned who might see them smile or give the thumbs up.
We generally had a good, positive response from parade watchers. We saw many smiles, and many thumbs up.
We received the most reaction from the two Trump flags we included. One of those was waved by us on the back of the float, so got attention. Although there were a few that indicated their displeasure, the vast majority of reactions were very positive! In Two Harbors, a big group of children broke out spontaneously in a chant of “Trump, Trump, Trump.” The children were more exuberant than the adults, who often looked around concerned who might see them smile or give the thumbs up.
Previous Years
Wow! We had a blast at the Chili Feed!
Wow! We had a blast at the Chili Feed!
SO WHO WON THE SIGN CONTEST?!
Glad you asked!
Our Contest Judge, Dave Pascoe, Deputy Chair of Minnesota GOP, looked at all the entries and based his winners on three criteria: 1) Sign displays that are neat, 2) Sign displays along major roadways, and 3) the Bigger the Better in rural areas (they can act as billboards!).
Here are the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners followed by Dave's lovely Honorable Mention.
1st Place
"Huge sign display" along the Hwy 61 Expressway on your way to Two Harbors from Duluth.
Installed by Ryan & Melissa Grumdahl of Two Harbors, who won a fabulous sculpted metal American Flag.
(Donated by Chantel & Michael Carter, owners of the Chop Shop, also in Two Harbors)
2nd Place
"Cannot miss this huge sign display while driving along old highway 61 and lake superior"
Installed by a business owner next to the McQuade Safe Harbor, who won a bag full of candidate T-shirts, hats, and President Trump bumper stickers.
3rd Place
"On a major tourist road, big and huge signs"
Installed by Barb & Jon Norine between Two Harbors & Silver Bay, who won and donated a "Let It Snow" mantle piece decoration.
Honorable Mention
"Elaina says grandpas signs are best"
Installed by Grandpa Andrew Mack & Charles Stromquist in Silver Bay.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our contest, and
Congratulations contest winners!
(Scroll down to see all the entrees!)
Our Contest Judge, Dave Pascoe, Deputy Chair of Minnesota GOP, looked at all the entries and based his winners on three criteria: 1) Sign displays that are neat, 2) Sign displays along major roadways, and 3) the Bigger the Better in rural areas (they can act as billboards!).
Here are the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners followed by Dave's lovely Honorable Mention.
1st Place
"Huge sign display" along the Hwy 61 Expressway on your way to Two Harbors from Duluth.
Installed by Ryan & Melissa Grumdahl of Two Harbors, who won a fabulous sculpted metal American Flag.
(Donated by Chantel & Michael Carter, owners of the Chop Shop, also in Two Harbors)
2nd Place
"Cannot miss this huge sign display while driving along old highway 61 and lake superior"
Installed by a business owner next to the McQuade Safe Harbor, who won a bag full of candidate T-shirts, hats, and President Trump bumper stickers.
3rd Place
"On a major tourist road, big and huge signs"
Installed by Barb & Jon Norine between Two Harbors & Silver Bay, who won and donated a "Let It Snow" mantle piece decoration.
Honorable Mention
"Elaina says grandpas signs are best"
Installed by Grandpa Andrew Mack & Charles Stromquist in Silver Bay.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our contest, and
Congratulations contest winners!
(Scroll down to see all the entrees!)
Get out and vote!
Every Tsunami starts with one drop of rain,
and every RED Tsunami starts with one vote -- YOURS!
See you at the poll!
and every RED Tsunami starts with one vote -- YOURS!
See you at the poll!
Older "news", from the past
ARE YOU READY FOR A CONTEST?
YES? LET'S GO!
Put up your biggest, brightest, flashiest, attention grabbing Republican Candidate yard sign display, then take a photo showing the great job you did and send it to us at LakeCountyRepublicans@gmail.com.
Your best photo and any snappy title you want to give it will be listed here (not your name or address), and
Dave Pascoe, Deputy Chair of MN GOP (one of the big-wigs in the cities!)
will be our outside, impartial contest judge. Yippee! Thank you, Dave!
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners, so put on your creative advertising caps, get our your hammer and drill, and when your Republican Yard Sign display is complete, send us a photo!
Please let us know what candidate signs you need and we'll get them to our Two Harbors location for you to pick-up ASAP!
Rules on the fine line - GOP Candidate signs for 2018 must be on your property. If your property is outside of Lake County your sign display must be visible to people heading into Lake County, no matter what direction they're coming from. Contest ends November 5, 2018.
Here are our entries!
(click on a photo below to scroll through entries)
YES? LET'S GO!
Put up your biggest, brightest, flashiest, attention grabbing Republican Candidate yard sign display, then take a photo showing the great job you did and send it to us at LakeCountyRepublicans@gmail.com.
Your best photo and any snappy title you want to give it will be listed here (not your name or address), and
Dave Pascoe, Deputy Chair of MN GOP (one of the big-wigs in the cities!)
will be our outside, impartial contest judge. Yippee! Thank you, Dave!
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners, so put on your creative advertising caps, get our your hammer and drill, and when your Republican Yard Sign display is complete, send us a photo!
Please let us know what candidate signs you need and we'll get them to our Two Harbors location for you to pick-up ASAP!
Rules on the fine line - GOP Candidate signs for 2018 must be on your property. If your property is outside of Lake County your sign display must be visible to people heading into Lake County, no matter what direction they're coming from. Contest ends November 5, 2018.
Here are our entries!
(click on a photo below to scroll through entries)
Jim Newberger, Jim Newberger, Jim Newberger!
Guess who was in Two Harbors & Duluth September 19 - 21?!
A huge "Thank YOU!" to Ryan & Melissa Grumdahl for opening their home and hosting a fabulous Taco Feed Fundraiser for Jim Newberger!
A huge "Thank YOU!" also to Dr. Pat & Becky Hall for opening their home and hosting a Fund Raiser for Jim Newberger on Lake Superior!
Randy Goutermont for House District 3A
Three big events are planned this weekend for Randy, and you are invited to them all!
Meet, Greet & Support Randy!
Friday evening, September 7th from 7 - 9pm, you are invited to an informal Meet, Greet & Support get-together for Randy being held at the Silver Bay Reunion Hall in Silver Bay.
7pm -- Meet the Candidate
7:30pm -- Remarks from our Candidate, Randy Goutermont, followed by a Q&A session
8:15 - 9pm -- Hang-out and socialize with Randy and one another!
Appetizers and desserts will be served, and there will be kid's activities going on during the event to keep your little ones entertained.
An RSVP is appreciated but not required. Contact Katelyn Goutermont at 218-220-9739 or goutermontk@yahoo.com
Meet, Greet & Support Randy!
Friday evening, September 7th from 7 - 9pm, you are invited to an informal Meet, Greet & Support get-together for Randy being held at the Silver Bay Reunion Hall in Silver Bay.
7pm -- Meet the Candidate
7:30pm -- Remarks from our Candidate, Randy Goutermont, followed by a Q&A session
8:15 - 9pm -- Hang-out and socialize with Randy and one another!
Appetizers and desserts will be served, and there will be kid's activities going on during the event to keep your little ones entertained.
An RSVP is appreciated but not required. Contact Katelyn Goutermont at 218-220-9739 or goutermontk@yahoo.com
Harvest Moon Walk
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 & 9, Randy and his supporters will set off to Ely in a convoy of people ready to walk up and down the streets of Ely, knock on neighbor's doors, introduce ourselves as supporters of Randy Goutermont for House District 3A, and give out handy campaign leave-behind literature for residents to read. No one's home? Then we will leave the leave-behind behind so they can read about their next HD 3A candidate at their leisure!
It will be a great time to take a stroll through the vendors at the Harvest Moon Festival too!
Please ride along with us and then walk along with us as we do some radical leftist things -- like knock on doors and say, "Howdy!" to our neighbors in Ely! Please let me know if you need a ride to Ely, if you can be a driver for ride-share folks, and what days you would like to join us under the Harvest Moon!
Meet & Greet Randy in Ely after the
Harvest Moon Festival!
Once the Harvest Moon Festival ends at 3pm on Sunday, head over to a Randy Goutermont Meet & Greet in Ely at the Senior Center.
This casual get-together will allow us time to meet our Candidate and let him tell us about the great things going on with his campaign. Come grab a cup of coffee and a snack, put your feet up after a great days work on the campaign trail (for those of you who walked with Randy earlier in the day!), and share political talk with Randy and one another!
Kids are welcome and there will be activities for them to do, too.
Harvest Moon Festival!
Once the Harvest Moon Festival ends at 3pm on Sunday, head over to a Randy Goutermont Meet & Greet in Ely at the Senior Center.
This casual get-together will allow us time to meet our Candidate and let him tell us about the great things going on with his campaign. Come grab a cup of coffee and a snack, put your feet up after a great days work on the campaign trail (for those of you who walked with Randy earlier in the day!), and share political talk with Randy and one another!
Kids are welcome and there will be activities for them to do, too.
Hope to see you at all three events!
Lake County GOP will be at the Fair in Two Harbors!
Once again Lake County GOP will have a booth in the Commercial Building during the Lake County Fair and we are looking forward to seeing you there!
Throughout the four days Lake County GOP will be visited by Republican candidates wanting to meet and talk with YOU! Randy Goutermont, running for House District 3A (largest House District in the state of Minnesota and a Silver Bay native!) will stop by and visit, along with Keith MacDonald, former Hermantown Mayor currently running for House District 3B (from Hermantown to Two Harbors, and against long time Rep Mary Murphy). Last year Jim Newberger, running for the U.S. Senate against Amy Klobuchar, spent time in our booth at the fair, and now that Jim is our endorsed GOP candidate we are looking forward to seeing him at the fair again! And Northern Minnesota's own, Pete Stauber, running for U.S. Congress, may stop by and visit, so you will not want to miss any of the action!
Don't forget to stop by and pick-up candidate yard signs to take home and show your support. We should have signs, bumper stickers, pins and informational hand-outs available for all candidates, so come on down to the "Small Town Throw Down!"
We will continue our tradition of having a large 'Thank you, President Trump' card in the booth for backers and supporters of President Trump to sign, and after the fair our card -- your card -- will be mailed to President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C. So come out and show our President your support!
We will have President Trump gold and silver tone commemorative coins, along with "45", "Deplorable", "Trump Make America Great Again" and "Trump 2020" bumper stickers for sale. All money raised goes to Lake County GOP -- and all money stays and works for YOU here in Lake County!
Hope to see you there!
Throughout the four days Lake County GOP will be visited by Republican candidates wanting to meet and talk with YOU! Randy Goutermont, running for House District 3A (largest House District in the state of Minnesota and a Silver Bay native!) will stop by and visit, along with Keith MacDonald, former Hermantown Mayor currently running for House District 3B (from Hermantown to Two Harbors, and against long time Rep Mary Murphy). Last year Jim Newberger, running for the U.S. Senate against Amy Klobuchar, spent time in our booth at the fair, and now that Jim is our endorsed GOP candidate we are looking forward to seeing him at the fair again! And Northern Minnesota's own, Pete Stauber, running for U.S. Congress, may stop by and visit, so you will not want to miss any of the action!
Don't forget to stop by and pick-up candidate yard signs to take home and show your support. We should have signs, bumper stickers, pins and informational hand-outs available for all candidates, so come on down to the "Small Town Throw Down!"
We will continue our tradition of having a large 'Thank you, President Trump' card in the booth for backers and supporters of President Trump to sign, and after the fair our card -- your card -- will be mailed to President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C. So come out and show our President your support!
We will have President Trump gold and silver tone commemorative coins, along with "45", "Deplorable", "Trump Make America Great Again" and "Trump 2020" bumper stickers for sale. All money raised goes to Lake County GOP -- and all money stays and works for YOU here in Lake County!
Hope to see you there!
Our huge 2018 "Thank you, President Trump!" card -- already delivered to the White House!
Bay Days in Silver Bay is here again!
Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15
Lake County GOP will have a booth in the middle of the "action on the hill" in beautiful Silver Bay, so please stop by and visit us there.
We will be visited throughout the three days by GOP Endorsed Candidates and will have candidate lawn signs and bumper stickers for you to take home.
PLUS! Silver Bay's own, Randy Goutermont -- currently running for House District 3A against "Metro Rob*" Ecklund -- will be in our booth all three days, so stop by and visit your next Minnesota House Representative!
From Hwy 61 turn up the hill onto Outer Drive. Go up and around the curve to Shopping Center Road where you cannot miss all the action taking place in Silver Bay during Bay Days!
*Why do we call him "Metro Rob"? Check out his record on where YOUR taxes -- paid in Lake County -- are spent and you will know why!
Lake County GOP will have a booth in the middle of the "action on the hill" in beautiful Silver Bay, so please stop by and visit us there.
We will be visited throughout the three days by GOP Endorsed Candidates and will have candidate lawn signs and bumper stickers for you to take home.
PLUS! Silver Bay's own, Randy Goutermont -- currently running for House District 3A against "Metro Rob*" Ecklund -- will be in our booth all three days, so stop by and visit your next Minnesota House Representative!
From Hwy 61 turn up the hill onto Outer Drive. Go up and around the curve to Shopping Center Road where you cannot miss all the action taking place in Silver Bay during Bay Days!
*Why do we call him "Metro Rob"? Check out his record on where YOUR taxes -- paid in Lake County -- are spent and you will know why!
Campaign Fund Raiser for Doug Wardlow in Two Harbors!
You are invited to attend a Campaign Fund Raiser for our endorsed candidate for Minnesota's next Attorney General -- Doug Wardlow! 'What does an Attorney General do,' you ask? The Attorney General is the highest legal officer in any state. They uphold the rule of law and ensure everyone in their state does the same thing.
Please join us on Friday evening, July 6th from 6 - 8 pm, at the Chop Shop LLC Showroom,
1549 Highway 61, approximately 2 miles northeast of Two Harbors.
We will be holding a Taco Feed at $10 per plate, and will be selling fabulous boxed cupcakes from
Brandy's Gourmet Cupcakes in Two Harbors.
Please plan on attending this fund raiser at the Chop Shop LLC Showroom (watch for Big Foot to greet you!),
on Friday night, and meet and talk with your next Attorney General -- GOP Endorsed Candidate Doug Wardlow. Bring your family and friends along and have a great dinner while supporting our next Attorney General!
All proceeds from the Taco Feed and Cupcake sales go directly to Doug's Campaign -- Thank you for your support!
Please join us on Friday evening, July 6th from 6 - 8 pm, at the Chop Shop LLC Showroom,
1549 Highway 61, approximately 2 miles northeast of Two Harbors.
We will be holding a Taco Feed at $10 per plate, and will be selling fabulous boxed cupcakes from
Brandy's Gourmet Cupcakes in Two Harbors.
Please plan on attending this fund raiser at the Chop Shop LLC Showroom (watch for Big Foot to greet you!),
on Friday night, and meet and talk with your next Attorney General -- GOP Endorsed Candidate Doug Wardlow. Bring your family and friends along and have a great dinner while supporting our next Attorney General!
All proceeds from the Taco Feed and Cupcake sales go directly to Doug's Campaign -- Thank you for your support!
Radical extremist Keith Ellison vs Conservative Constitutionalist Doug Wardlow
Two Harbors Heritage Days is here again!
Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 8 -- Two Harbors Heritage Days.
Lake County GOP will have a booth in the middle of the activities, so please stop by and visit us there.
We will be visited throughout the three days by local and statewide Endorsed GOP Candidates, and will have candidate bumper stickers and lawn signs for you to take home.
We will also have fun items for you to purchase, including gold and silver tone President Donald Trump coins, and "Deplorable" "45" & "Trump/Pence" bumper stickers to show your support for our President. Stop by and get one before they are gone!
From Dairy Queen on the main drag in Two Harbors (Hwy 61 or 7th Avenue) go south on Waterfront Drive about 6 blocks to South Avenue and you will not miss the action!
Lake County GOP will have a booth in the middle of the activities, so please stop by and visit us there.
We will be visited throughout the three days by local and statewide Endorsed GOP Candidates, and will have candidate bumper stickers and lawn signs for you to take home.
We will also have fun items for you to purchase, including gold and silver tone President Donald Trump coins, and "Deplorable" "45" & "Trump/Pence" bumper stickers to show your support for our President. Stop by and get one before they are gone!
From Dairy Queen on the main drag in Two Harbors (Hwy 61 or 7th Avenue) go south on Waterfront Drive about 6 blocks to South Avenue and you will not miss the action!
Above -- Donna Bergstrom, running for Lt Governor with Jeff Johnson, took part in the Lake County GOP booth during Heritage Days. Donna greeted and spoke with many Lake County residents, who were impressed with her, and her and Jeff's plans for Minnesota. Thank you for being with us, Donna!
Below -- Team Johnson's Float in the Heritage Days/4th of July Parade. Included in the group are Karin Housley (helping to hold the Housley sign), Jim Newberger (helping to hold the Newberger sign) and Keith MacDonald, running for House District 3B (on the far right helping Jim hold his sign).
Below -- Team Johnson's Float in the Heritage Days/4th of July Parade. Included in the group are Karin Housley (helping to hold the Housley sign), Jim Newberger (helping to hold the Newberger sign) and Keith MacDonald, running for House District 3B (on the far right helping Jim hold his sign).
Meet Randy Goutermont tonight!
Randy Goutermont, long time Silver Bay resident, husband to Chasya and dad to three beautiful children, is running to become House District 3A's next Representative. Randy will be attending the 710 Club at Ganucchi's Restaurant in West Duluth, and will give us a quick rundown on his very new candidacy.
Please plan on attending tonight, Tuesday, May 8th at 7:10!
710 Club meeting starts at 7:10 pm on the second Tuesday of every month. It is held at Ganucchi's Restaurant, 301 N Central Ave, just off I 35 in West Duluth. Come early and enjoy a delicious meal before the meeting starts!
Please plan on attending tonight, Tuesday, May 8th at 7:10!
710 Club meeting starts at 7:10 pm on the second Tuesday of every month. It is held at Ganucchi's Restaurant, 301 N Central Ave, just off I 35 in West Duluth. Come early and enjoy a delicious meal before the meeting starts!
Meet & Greet the GOP Candidates in Ely, Thursday, May 24!
You are invited to Meet & Greet some of the Republican Candidates running for local, statewide and U.S. Congressional seats, next week in Ely, Minnesota. These men and women are coming to Ely -- Northern Minnesota -- to Meet & Greet YOU!
When? Thursday, May 24th from 5:30 to 7:30
Where? Grand Ely Lodge, Restaurant & Conference Center, 400 N. Pioneer Rd. in Ely, Minnesota.
Who is invited? Everyone interested in meeting and hearing from GOP Candidates running for office in Minnesota, and all the GOP candidates running for office!
What Candidates are expected to be at the Meet & Greet so far?
Randy Goutermont running for House District 3A against "Metro Rob" Ecklund
Pete Stauber running for the United States Congressional District 8 seat long held by Rick Nolan
Jim Newberger running for the United States Senate against Amy Klobuchar
Bob Anderson running for the United States Senate and Al Franken's dishonored seat
Forest Hyatt also running for the United States Senate and Al Franken's/Tina Smith's seat
Charge to attend? Absolutely free to any resident who wants to learn more about their GOP Candidates.
This event is being Hosted by Lake County GOP Precinct Delegates Andrew Mack, AICP from Silver Bay & Suz Olson from Beaver Bay.
Lake County warmly thanks the Grand Ely Lodge & Resort on beautiful Shagawa Lake for their generosity in allowing us to host this event at their resort.
Hope to see you there!
When? Thursday, May 24th from 5:30 to 7:30
Where? Grand Ely Lodge, Restaurant & Conference Center, 400 N. Pioneer Rd. in Ely, Minnesota.
Who is invited? Everyone interested in meeting and hearing from GOP Candidates running for office in Minnesota, and all the GOP candidates running for office!
What Candidates are expected to be at the Meet & Greet so far?
Randy Goutermont running for House District 3A against "Metro Rob" Ecklund
Pete Stauber running for the United States Congressional District 8 seat long held by Rick Nolan
Jim Newberger running for the United States Senate against Amy Klobuchar
Bob Anderson running for the United States Senate and Al Franken's dishonored seat
Forest Hyatt also running for the United States Senate and Al Franken's/Tina Smith's seat
Charge to attend? Absolutely free to any resident who wants to learn more about their GOP Candidates.
This event is being Hosted by Lake County GOP Precinct Delegates Andrew Mack, AICP from Silver Bay & Suz Olson from Beaver Bay.
Lake County warmly thanks the Grand Ely Lodge & Resort on beautiful Shagawa Lake for their generosity in allowing us to host this event at their resort.
Hope to see you there!
Pete Stauber, endorsed CD8 Candidate for the U.S. Congress, and Randy Goutermont, candidate for House District 3A, with darling daughter, Summer 2017.
Precinct Delegates & Alternates Meeting Monday May 14!
There has been a lot happening, and with the November election right around the corner (hard to believe with the grass just popping up!), there is much more to come!
Randy Goutermont, Lake County BPOU Alternate and Seated Delegate at the CD8 Convention, officially announced his candidacy to run for House District 3A against Democrat incumbent, Rob Ecklund -- better known as "Metro Rob."
This meeting will be to officially introduce Randy to you, and allow him a few minutes to speak to some of the movers and shakers in Lake County -- YOU.
We will also do some brainstorming on how to best let Republicans living in Lake County know "They are not alone." Should we put an ad in the paper asking, "Republican?", then letting them know, "You are not alone!" We can include our website and all the events Lake County GOP will be involved in this summer. Put on your advertising thinking-caps and come ready to share your ideas!
This meeting will also be to get volunteers to staff the booths at Bay Days, Heritage Days, the Lake County Fair, and to walk in multiple parades for multiple candidates. Anyone up to staffing a Lake County booth in Ely? Ely may be in St. Louis County, but Fall Lake residents from Lake County travel to, and shop in, Ely every day, so our presence there might encourage them that they are definitely not alone.
Pete Stauber unanimously won the GOP endorsement during CD8's Convention! Now we need to make phone calls, knock on doors, leave literature in newspaper boxes or tucked inside front doors, and place lawn signs for our next United States Congressional member -- Pete Stauber!
There will be other items on the agenda, so please plan on attending this Monday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at Silver Bowl bowling alley, 97 Outer Drive in Silver Bay.
Please let me know if you have any questions, bring your list of ideas and suggestions, and more than anything, thank you for your time and dedication. Your work and commitment here in Lake County has been noticed and highlighted by MN GOP leadership.
Let's show the rest of the state how it's done!
Randy Goutermont, Lake County BPOU Alternate and Seated Delegate at the CD8 Convention, officially announced his candidacy to run for House District 3A against Democrat incumbent, Rob Ecklund -- better known as "Metro Rob."
This meeting will be to officially introduce Randy to you, and allow him a few minutes to speak to some of the movers and shakers in Lake County -- YOU.
We will also do some brainstorming on how to best let Republicans living in Lake County know "They are not alone." Should we put an ad in the paper asking, "Republican?", then letting them know, "You are not alone!" We can include our website and all the events Lake County GOP will be involved in this summer. Put on your advertising thinking-caps and come ready to share your ideas!
This meeting will also be to get volunteers to staff the booths at Bay Days, Heritage Days, the Lake County Fair, and to walk in multiple parades for multiple candidates. Anyone up to staffing a Lake County booth in Ely? Ely may be in St. Louis County, but Fall Lake residents from Lake County travel to, and shop in, Ely every day, so our presence there might encourage them that they are definitely not alone.
Pete Stauber unanimously won the GOP endorsement during CD8's Convention! Now we need to make phone calls, knock on doors, leave literature in newspaper boxes or tucked inside front doors, and place lawn signs for our next United States Congressional member -- Pete Stauber!
There will be other items on the agenda, so please plan on attending this Monday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at Silver Bowl bowling alley, 97 Outer Drive in Silver Bay.
Please let me know if you have any questions, bring your list of ideas and suggestions, and more than anything, thank you for your time and dedication. Your work and commitment here in Lake County has been noticed and highlighted by MN GOP leadership.
Let's show the rest of the state how it's done!
Phillip Parrish Meet & Greet
Thursday April 26, 4 to 6 pm
Hosted by Beaver Bay GOP Precinct
2018
Lake County BPOU Convention
Now that the Precinct Caucus is over what comes next? The BPOU Convention!
All Lake County Delegates and Alternates elected during the Precinct Caucus on February 6th are encouraged to attend the Lake County BPOU Convention on ??????. - - Coming!
Convention location is the Two Harbors Community Center, 417 South Ave. in Two Harbors.
We will have guest speakers -- Candidates and MN GOP leadership -- and will elect Delegates and Alternates who will attend both the Congressional District 8 (CD8) Convention in Park Rapids, and the Minnesota GOP Convention on June 1st & 2nd in Duluth.
Lake County BPOU Convention
Now that the Precinct Caucus is over what comes next? The BPOU Convention!
All Lake County Delegates and Alternates elected during the Precinct Caucus on February 6th are encouraged to attend the Lake County BPOU Convention on ??????. - - Coming!
Convention location is the Two Harbors Community Center, 417 South Ave. in Two Harbors.
We will have guest speakers -- Candidates and MN GOP leadership -- and will elect Delegates and Alternates who will attend both the Congressional District 8 (CD8) Convention in Park Rapids, and the Minnesota GOP Convention on June 1st & 2nd in Duluth.
2018's Precinct Caucus is only one month away!
Time to get the word out to all our Lake County neighbors and friends!
Want to be a voice for sanity in this ever changing world? Want to be a voice for good in this sometimes crazy world? Ever feel like there is nothing you can do to help steer the direction of your town, your county, your state or the United States of America? If you said "Yes" to any of those questions please join your neighbors, your friends and the Lake County GOP leadership on Tuesday night, February 6, for our Precinct Caucus.
What happens at a Republican Precinct Caucus? Republicans come together to discuss issues that are important to them and their communities. Anyone with an idea they believe should be added to the Republican Platform -- any change they believe would help make our party and our country better -- can bring their Resolution to the Precinct caucus where it will be discussed, and if approved (and not already on the party platform) the Resolution would then be sent to the state level. If approved, the GOP statewide constitution would be changed -- because of you and the work you did!
At the Precinct Caucus we also hear from candidates running for office, usually via a letter that would be read, we discuss candidate platforms and then vote on what Gubernatorial candidate we would like to see put forward to the general election.
The people we vote for at the Precinct Caucus on February 6 helps determine who will be on the ballot when we vote on Tuesday, November 6. That makes your role in attending the caucus crucial!
Don't know what precinct you are in? This website https://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/precincts/ can give you that information! Type your address into the box in the upper left corner and press enter. Under that box you will see your precinct, and under that you will see all of your elected officials -- local to statewide.
From the Minnesota Secretary of State's website, "We encourage Minnesotans to show support for their preferred candidates by participating in the candidate endorsement process that leads up to the state and national party conventions." And that happens at the Precinct Caucus! Please see the Secretary of State's website for a great description on what to expect, and what generally happens, at your Precinct Caucus -- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/how-elections-work/precinct-caucuses/
Please mark your calendar now to attend the Precinct Caucus held this year on Tuesday, February 6 at 7 pm. There are three Precinct Caucus locations again this year; the Two Harbors Community Center by Agate Bay in Two Harbors, William Kelley High School (Library) in Silver Bay, and Vermilion Community College in Ely for residents of Fall Lake Township.
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Time to get the word out to all our Lake County neighbors and friends!
Want to be a voice for sanity in this ever changing world? Want to be a voice for good in this sometimes crazy world? Ever feel like there is nothing you can do to help steer the direction of your town, your county, your state or the United States of America? If you said "Yes" to any of those questions please join your neighbors, your friends and the Lake County GOP leadership on Tuesday night, February 6, for our Precinct Caucus.
What happens at a Republican Precinct Caucus? Republicans come together to discuss issues that are important to them and their communities. Anyone with an idea they believe should be added to the Republican Platform -- any change they believe would help make our party and our country better -- can bring their Resolution to the Precinct caucus where it will be discussed, and if approved (and not already on the party platform) the Resolution would then be sent to the state level. If approved, the GOP statewide constitution would be changed -- because of you and the work you did!
At the Precinct Caucus we also hear from candidates running for office, usually via a letter that would be read, we discuss candidate platforms and then vote on what Gubernatorial candidate we would like to see put forward to the general election.
The people we vote for at the Precinct Caucus on February 6 helps determine who will be on the ballot when we vote on Tuesday, November 6. That makes your role in attending the caucus crucial!
Don't know what precinct you are in? This website https://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/precincts/ can give you that information! Type your address into the box in the upper left corner and press enter. Under that box you will see your precinct, and under that you will see all of your elected officials -- local to statewide.
From the Minnesota Secretary of State's website, "We encourage Minnesotans to show support for their preferred candidates by participating in the candidate endorsement process that leads up to the state and national party conventions." And that happens at the Precinct Caucus! Please see the Secretary of State's website for a great description on what to expect, and what generally happens, at your Precinct Caucus -- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/how-elections-work/precinct-caucuses/
Please mark your calendar now to attend the Precinct Caucus held this year on Tuesday, February 6 at 7 pm. There are three Precinct Caucus locations again this year; the Two Harbors Community Center by Agate Bay in Two Harbors, William Kelley High School (Library) in Silver Bay, and Vermilion Community College in Ely for residents of Fall Lake Township.
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Friday, October 27 from 7 - 9pm Lake County Republicans will be holding a
Republican Candidate Meet & Greet
at the Two Harbors Community Center, 417 South Ave in Two Harbors.
Republican candidates running for the offices of Governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and Attorney General will be there to introduce themselves to you and answer questions you may have about them or their positions on issues important to you. Please stop by and meet our candidate running against Rick Nolan for Congress -- Pete Stauber (from down the road in St. Louis County!), our candidate running against Amy Klobuchar for the U.S. Senate -- Jim Newberger, and our candidates running to become Governor and Attorney General for the State of Minnesota (Phillip Parrish, 4th place winner in the Minnesota State Fair Governor's Corn Poll and strong supporter of President Trump will be here, along with representatives from other candidate's teams).
We will have a pot of Norseman Grog decaf coffee from Arco Coffee in Duluth on for you to enjoy, and two flavors of organic ice cream from Love Creamery -- here in Two Harbors -- to savor as you greet and meet our candidates!
Republican Candidate Meet & Greet
at the Two Harbors Community Center, 417 South Ave in Two Harbors.
Republican candidates running for the offices of Governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and Attorney General will be there to introduce themselves to you and answer questions you may have about them or their positions on issues important to you. Please stop by and meet our candidate running against Rick Nolan for Congress -- Pete Stauber (from down the road in St. Louis County!), our candidate running against Amy Klobuchar for the U.S. Senate -- Jim Newberger, and our candidates running to become Governor and Attorney General for the State of Minnesota (Phillip Parrish, 4th place winner in the Minnesota State Fair Governor's Corn Poll and strong supporter of President Trump will be here, along with representatives from other candidate's teams).
We will have a pot of Norseman Grog decaf coffee from Arco Coffee in Duluth on for you to enjoy, and two flavors of organic ice cream from Love Creamery -- here in Two Harbors -- to savor as you greet and meet our candidates!
Lake County Fair
Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20 -- Lake County Fair. Lake County GOP will have a booth at the Lake County Fair. Please stop by and visit us there. We will be visited throughout the four days of the fair by Republicans who currently have their hats in the ring for local to statewide races. Meet someone who may be your next Governor! Get information early about someone who may be your next Congressman or Congresswoman. Be one of the first people to say, 'I have one of "their" original campaign buttons from back in 2017!' Sign our large 'President Trump, we appreciate you' card that will be mailed to our President after the fair. Pick up your "Deplorable" or "45" bumper stickers (suggested donations to cover costs), sign up for our drawing of fun prizes donated by local businesses, or be one of the hundreds who smile and give us a thumps-up sign of approval as you walk by!
From the corner of 7th Avenue (Hwy 61) and 4th Street in Two Harbors go north on 4th street approximately 1 mile to Fairgrounds Road. Take a right and you're there!
Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20 -- Lake County Fair. Lake County GOP will have a booth at the Lake County Fair. Please stop by and visit us there. We will be visited throughout the four days of the fair by Republicans who currently have their hats in the ring for local to statewide races. Meet someone who may be your next Governor! Get information early about someone who may be your next Congressman or Congresswoman. Be one of the first people to say, 'I have one of "their" original campaign buttons from back in 2017!' Sign our large 'President Trump, we appreciate you' card that will be mailed to our President after the fair. Pick up your "Deplorable" or "45" bumper stickers (suggested donations to cover costs), sign up for our drawing of fun prizes donated by local businesses, or be one of the hundreds who smile and give us a thumps-up sign of approval as you walk by!
From the corner of 7th Avenue (Hwy 61) and 4th Street in Two Harbors go north on 4th street approximately 1 mile to Fairgrounds Road. Take a right and you're there!
Congratulations to our prize winners who visited our booth at the Lake County Fair! Grand prize of the amazing large sculpted metal Butterfly donated by Two Harbors own Chop Shop, coupon for a pizza of your choice from Do North Pizzeria in Two Harbors, hand crocheted "God Bless America" sign, all natural material Swedish Wash Cloth, and a Lake Superior T-shirt with matching sticker were all appreciated by the winners!
Heritage Days in Two Harbors
Thursday, July 6 through Sunday, July 9 -- Two Harbors Heritage Days. Lake County GOP will have a booth in the middle of the activities. Please stop by and visit us there. We will be visited throughout the four days by local politicians, and will have drawings for fun, fabulous and delicious items donated by local businesses.
From Dairy Queen on the main drag in Two Harbors (Hwy 61 or 7th Avenue) go south on Waterfront Drive about 6 blocks to South Avenue where you cannot miss the action!
Bay Days in Silver Bay
Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9 -- Silver Bay Bay Days. Lake County GOP will have a booth in Silver Bay at Bay Days the same weekend, so please stop by both locations and meet your Lake County Republican BPOU leaders. From Hwy 61 turn left onto Outer Drive towards town. Go up around the curve to Shopping Center Road where you cannot miss all the great activities waiting for you in Silver Bay!
Congratulations to our prize winners from the Heritage and Bay Days events! 1st place prize of a one night stay at Superior Gateway Lodge Bed & Breakfast in Two Harbors, 2nd place prize of a large heritage Spotted Begonia, and two 3rd place prizes of a Pound of gourmet fudge from Brandy's Gourmet Fudge in Two Harbors were all appreciated by the winners. Congratulations prize winners!
Thursday, July 6 through Sunday, July 9 -- Two Harbors Heritage Days. Lake County GOP will have a booth in the middle of the activities. Please stop by and visit us there. We will be visited throughout the four days by local politicians, and will have drawings for fun, fabulous and delicious items donated by local businesses.
From Dairy Queen on the main drag in Two Harbors (Hwy 61 or 7th Avenue) go south on Waterfront Drive about 6 blocks to South Avenue where you cannot miss the action!
Bay Days in Silver Bay
Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9 -- Silver Bay Bay Days. Lake County GOP will have a booth in Silver Bay at Bay Days the same weekend, so please stop by both locations and meet your Lake County Republican BPOU leaders. From Hwy 61 turn left onto Outer Drive towards town. Go up around the curve to Shopping Center Road where you cannot miss all the great activities waiting for you in Silver Bay!
Congratulations to our prize winners from the Heritage and Bay Days events! 1st place prize of a one night stay at Superior Gateway Lodge Bed & Breakfast in Two Harbors, 2nd place prize of a large heritage Spotted Begonia, and two 3rd place prizes of a Pound of gourmet fudge from Brandy's Gourmet Fudge in Two Harbors were all appreciated by the winners. Congratulations prize winners!