First District Republicans

Annual Convention

Bruce Kaskubar — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:10:40 +0000

Our annual convention is coming up on Saturday, March 23 in Morristown. See our convention page for the details including registration options.

Obama Retirement Party and Debate Viewing

Site Administrator — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:55:50 +0000

Join U.S. Senate candidate Kurt Bills, Congressional candidate Allen Quist, local candidates, Republican party leaders, and a Romney campaign surrogate on Tuesday evening, October 16 for food, debate viewing, and supporting the First Congressional District Republicans.

6:00 social
6:30 dinner
8:00 Presidential debate

Steak and Shrimp will be served. A vegetarian option will be available. Cash bar.

$100 at the door
$175 at the door

Charley’s Restaurant
920 Madison Avenue
Mankato

Yes, there was a registration form here but advanced registration is now closed. See you at the door.

August 18 – CD1 Endorsing Convention

Site Administrator — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:09:25 +0000

The August 14 primary will determine which of the two candidates seeking to be on the Republican ticket will go on to face Tim Walz in the general election. On Saturday, August 18, we will meet in downtown Mankato and vote on the official endorsement of our candidate. It will be an evening full of events!

Location: Downtown Mankato, in Mankato Place (map), which is one block south of the Verizon Wireless Center. Inside Mankato Place, on the first floor, find the Event Center near the south entrance, across from BW3s.

4 p.m. – Central Committee Quarterly Meeting.

5:30 – 6:30 – CD1 Fundraiser Dinner and Rally. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served, and we will hear from candidates and speakers. A cash bar will be available.

7 p.m. – Endorsing Convention. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. We will hear from the winning candidate and vote to endorse.

The After Party – Stick around to meet candidates and get to know fellow delegates and activists.

Three Kurt Bills events in Mankato and Mapleton this Saturday

Site Administrator — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:33:39 +0000

THREE events are happening in Blue Earth County this Saturday! Join Kurt Bills at one, two, or all three!

Morning – Meet Kurt Bills at the Minnesota Air Spectacular!
1:00 p.m. – Join Kurt Bills at Highland Park in Mankato for a picnic lunch!
3:00 p.m. – Walk with Kurt Bills in the Mapleton Town & Country Days parade!

Congressional Endorsing Convention

Jon Kovaciny — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:15:31 +0000

At our 2012 Convention, a Congressional endorsement was not made after 23 ballots. Before adjourning, delegates voted to direct the CD1 Central Committee to establish a special endorsing convention. Details will be posted here when they become available.

Candidate forum & reception

Jon Kovaciny — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:07:28 +0000

Please join us this Friday evening in Mankato for a forum with the two candidates seeking Republican endorsement for Congress in Minnesota’s new First Congressional District! This event is hosted by the Blue Earth County Republicans and Nicollet County Republicans.

Who: Mike Parry, Allen Quist, and you! All Republicans are invited to this event.

Where: Best Western, 1111 Range St, North Mankato, MN 56003. Maps & directions

When:Friday, April 20.

5:30 p.m. Registration opens
6:00 p.m. Social hour; cash bar opens
6:15 p.m. Heavy Hors d’oeuvre Buffet
7:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
7:30 p.m. Congressional Candidate Forum
8:30 p.m. Candidate Hospitality Rooms

Cost: $25 per person at the door. Delegates and alternates, please purchase tickets with your convention pre-registration. Others, please reply to this email to let us know that you’re coming, so that we can estimate attendance.

Forum: If you have questions for the candidates that you would like to be considered for use at the forum, please reply to this email. (Due to limited time, not all questions will be used.)

& More: Candidates for other offices (National Delegate, National Alternate, National Committeewoman, District Officer, etc.) will be present at this event. You may visit with them before and after the Congressional Candidate Forum.

Lodging: A limited number of rooms are still available in the Republican Convention block (~$83 + tax) if you wish to stay at the hotel. Call (507) 625-9333 to reserve a room. Information on other hotels is available here, or a map showing hotels is available here.

Annual Convention

Bruce Kaskubar — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:03:51 +0000

The new CD1 will hold its first annual convention on April 21 in Mankato. Details are on the convention page.

We haven’t had a convention like this one in at least 60 years! Every piece of district business we ever consider at a convention has to be done at this one. New constitution. New officers. Resolutions. National convention delegates. Contested congressional endorsement. Holy mackerel.

CD1 Christmas party

Bruce Kaskubar — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:22:22 +0000

First Congressional District Republicans
Cordially Invite You to Our

ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS
PARTY

December 10, 2011
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Americas Best Value Inn
Albert Lea

cash bar
6:30 mingle
7:15 dinner

Entrees:
Pork Loin with cherry and wild rice stuffing
Turkey Breast with apple cranberry stuffing

with

buttered red potatoes or scalloped corn
garden salad or fluff fruit salad

Please email hidden; JavaScript is required with entree selection

Price is $26 per person, paid on site

In case of inclement weather,
a decision will be made by noon the day of the event
and an email sent if it is canceled or rescheduled