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MNGOPAC Endorses HD 66B Mikki Murray & SD 66 Greg Copeland

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The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, does not endorse candidates, but their Political Action Committee, MNGOPAC does.

MNGOPAC Endorses Republican Candidates of SD 66 Greg Copeland and HD 66B MIkki Murray

 

[This is from the letter sent to SD 66 Republican Candidate Greg Copeland, Mikki Murray probably got something similar to this].

We are pleased to inform you that the Minnesota Gun Owners Political Action Committee has officially endorsed your candidacy in the 2020 General Election.

In addition, our parent organization, the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, has awarded you a grade for your support for gun rights in Minnesota.

Your endorsement letter is attached and contains your specific grade. Details of our grading scale and process can be viewed at http://gunowners.mn/grading.

We are confident that you will be a strong, steadfast supporter of gun rights in Saint Paul during the 2021 – 2022 legislative biennium – pushing for our legislative priorities such as Constitutional Carry and Stand your Ground and opposing all facets of the gun control agenda.

Thank you for your strong support of the Second Amendment and your commitment to individual liberty.

Please accept our best wishes for a successful campaign.

Yours in Liberty,
Bryan Strawser, Chair
Rob Doar, Political Director–

Bryan Strawser, Chair
Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus
http://gunowners.mn | 612-424-4032 | @mnguncaucus

MNGOPAC 2020 General Election Grading & Endorsements

Greg Copeland & Mikki Murray filled out the surveys which were sent out to the candidates and earned an “A” Rating.

Find out how some incumbent legislators did, like the 33 year Career Politician Senator John Marty or other Career Politicians

MN Gun Owners Caucus MN Legislative Scorecard 2019-20

 

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2020 Booya Schedule

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Booya is a hearty stew cooked up in large cauldrons for fundraisers

Excerpts of  Jess Fleming’s article was Published on September 9, 2020

Social and Political Distancing could not keep the local tradition of holding a Booya from being offered this year, come rain, snow, sleet, or shine, or pandemic.

Booya might mean something to another part of the country but in the Upper Midwest it means a thick stew that is mixed and cooked up in a giant vat, or 55 gallon drum and served at non-profits and churches by the bowl until it’s gone.

Jess Fleming posts, “We do have a very notable newcomer this year in Saint Paul Brewing (688 E. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul; 651-698-1945; stpaulbrewing.com) Map HD67B, which will be serving booya from 3 p.m. until close on Thursday nights, starting Sept. 17. If you haven’t been to the brewery, it was recently taken over by the owners of Can Can Wonderland and the previously primitive patio transformed into something that can best be described as an art park with lots of seating and beer, of course. They also serve really good wood fired pizzas.”

If your organization is holding a Booya, please send your information to eat@pioneerpress.com, and Jess Fleming will add it to their list.

While Booyas are not political in nature, we’ll add an extra notation of what Minnesota House District each Booya is located in case your House District group wants to meet there.

Oct. 3: Croatian Hall, 445 S. Second Ave., South St. Paul Map HD 54A; noon until gone.

Oct. 3: Roseville VFW Post 7555, 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville Map HD 66A; 11 a.m. until gone. 16 ounces, $5; 32 ounces, $9; scoop, $5.

Oct. 3: South St Paul Girls Fastpitch Association at Lorraine Park, 315 S. 7th St., South St. Paul Map HD 54A; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 a bowl, containers will be available for takeout.

Oct. 4: Church of St. Mary, 261 E. Eighth St., St. Paul Map HD 65B; 651-222-2619; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Drive-up, carryout only. $5 per scoop or $15 per quart.

Oct. 10: House of Coates,  16300 E. Clayton Ave., Rosemount Map HD 57B; 11 a.m. until gone; $5 for 16 ounces or $25 for 90 ounce bucket. Dine in, takeout or drive-up.

Oct. 11: Hugo American Legion Post 620, 5383 N. 140th St., Hugo Map HD38B; noon-3 p.m. $25 per gallon, $8 per quart, $5 for 16 ounce bowl, $4 for a 12 ounce cup. Takeout is encouraged, but limited, socially distanced seating will be available in the banquet hall.

Oct. 17: Arcade-Phalen American Legion Post 577, 1129 Arcade St., St. Paul Map HD 67A; 11 a.m. until gone. Pint, $5; quart, $9; gallon, $30.

Oct. 18: St. Agnes, 535 Thomas Ave., St. Paul Map HD 65A; 651-925-8800; 10 a.m. until gone. Takeout only. Booya will be pre-packaged in 16- and 32-ounce containers ($6 and $12, respectively). Buy four and get one of the same size free.

Oct. 18: St. Pascal Baylon Church, 1757 Conway St., St. Paul Map HD 67B; 10 a.m. until gone, drive-through only. Four and eight scoop containers, $17 and $34 respectively; containers provided. Cash or check only.

Oct. 31: North St. Paul VFW Post 1350, 2483 E. Seventh Ave., North St. Paul Map HD 43B; noon until gone.

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Blood Drive Opportunities in Senate District 66 Oct 6th to 16th

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The need for blood is a constant in The USA. One of the stripes in our Flag stands for the blood shed in the Revolutionary War.

It should be a constant reminder when you see it that your neighbor or fellow citizens might need blood at some point either today or tomorrow, whether it is planned or not. If it should happen that you need blood, you’ll be glad your neighbor gave blood so that you could use it in your time of need. It’s neighborly to give back to return their kindness.

American Red Cross Locations in Senate District 66

Give blood near you:
Maternity of Mary Catholic Church 1414 N Dale
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sponsor Code: Maternity of Mary Catholic Church

HarMar Mall 2100 Snelling Ave North
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sponsor Code: harmar

Rosedale Center1595 Highway 36 W #10, #10
Friday, October 16, 2020
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sponsor Code: Rosedale

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Legislative District 66 LWV Forum Sept 10, 2020

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The League of Women Voters held a Candidate Forum on September 10, 2020. The video below runs roughly one hour. The candidates for the Forum were from the DFL & the Republican Party of Minnesota.

Senate District 66 Candidates are Greg Copeland an East Side Republican, and the 33 year Career Politician John Marty (has served since January 1987).

House District 66A Candidates are Republican Brett Rose, and the Career Politician DFLer Alice Hausman.

House District 66B Candidates are the Republican Mikki Murray and Athena Hollins the DFLer who knocked off the Endorsed Career Politician John Lesch in the August Primary.

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