Following the gripping drama of the Olmsted County Republicans' gubernatorial forum last Friday night--that featured all of the declared candidates seeking endorsement and an audience of about 50--debate fever burns across the Southern Minnesota city of Owatonna, in sylvan Steele County.
The Owatonna Peoples' Press (not quite as rad as the name implies) reports in GOP gubernatorial debate to be held in Owatonna:
Leaders within local GOP organizations were looking to give voters of southern Minnesota an opportunity to talk to candidates about issues they feel are important, and on Tuesday, voters will get that opportunity.
That night, the Owatonna Country Club will be the venue for a GOP gubernatorial debate put on by the Republican organizations from Steele, Waseca and Rice counties.
Four of the five announced GOP gubernatorial candidates will be present for the debate on Tuesday night. Among those confirmed candidates are Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson, Hibbing teacher Rob Farnsworth, assistant Senate Minority Leader Dave Thompson and Rep. Kurt Zellers, former Speaker of the House.
Scott Honour of Fridley, Minn. has announced his candidacy on the Republican ticket but will not appear. . . .
Originally, the debate was designed to be a fundraiser for the GOP organizations of Rice, Steele and Waseca counties. The proceeds from the event will be split evenly among the chapters. . . .
The hope is to have between 150 and 200 people attend the event. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased through http://southmndebate.eventbrite.com. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour, followed by the debate at 7 p.m. . . .
Who could resist giving local Republicans walking around money for that?
Screenshot: The OPP has posted an online poll to entertain readers with its unscientific results. Image captured Sunday night around 10:30 p.m.
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