Allen Quist mulling challenge to Tim Walz

In his legislative career, Quist was notorious for his emphasis on social and religious issues.

In his legislative career, Quist was notorious for his emphasis on social and religious issues.
Republican Sen. Mike Parry is so far the only challenger to Rep. Tim Walz, a DFLer who first won election in 2008 and was re-elected in 2010.
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Ticket prices for the Minnesota Congresswoman’s appearance begin at $50 for the town hall and $5,000 for a private reception.

In his short time as a legislator, Parry has had a penchant for getting into hot water, including posting comments on Twitter calling Pres. Barack Obama a “power hungry arrogant black man.”

Chisholm Mayor Mike Jugovich said Fanning knows the Iron Range, and would address issues important to northeast Minnesota communities.

The former Army National Guard member said he joined the race because there seems to be an enthusiasm gap from DFLers.
Ellison responded that efforts to ban Sharia aren’t based in reality—there are no Sharia-run communities in the United States—but are a “thin-disguised effort at religious persecution.”