Minnesota Republicans introduced a bill that would create a new felony offense for organizations that train “eco-terrorists.”
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Tag: Shane Mekeland
Minnesota Republicans Ask County to Become State’s First ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
A Republican lawmaker has asked the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners to declare itself Minnesota’s first “Second Amendment sanctuary county.”
Read MoreSuspect Charged in Assault of Minnesota Republican
A Minnesota man was recently charged with assaulting a Republican candidate for state office while the two engaged in a political conversation at a bar in October. As The Minnesota Sun previously reported, Republican Shane Mekeland, campaigning for office in Minnesota District 15B, reported to the police that he had…
Read MoreMinnesota Republican Allegedly Assaulted In ‘Politically Motivated’ Attack
A Republican running for the Minnesota House claims that he suffered a concussion after being assaulted in what he believes was a “politically motivated” attack. Shane Mekeland, running for District 15B, posted on Facebook Sunday that he was “assaulted in Benton County” after engaging in a politically-charged discussion while visiting…
Read MoreAnother Minnesota Republican Allegedly Assaulted Over the Weekend
Another Minnesota Republican claims that she was attacked while on the campaign trail after she attempted to prevent the alleged assailant from destroying her campaign signs. Rep. Sarah Anderson (R-Plymouth), who is seeking reelection in District 44A, spotted a man damaging Republican campaign signs near her home, and proceeded to…
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