Republicans will be gathering at the Ramada Inn in Rochester tonight for a gubernatorial candidate forum and fundraiser for the Olmsted County Republican Party. Here's who's confirmed as of Aug. 3, according to the invite:
Former State Auditor Pat Anderson
Mr. Leslie Davis
State Rep. Tom Emmer
Former Rep. Bill Haas
State Sen. David Hann
State Sen. Mike Jungbauer
State Rep. Paul Kohls
Mr. Philip Herwig
State Rep. Marty Seifert
Doors open at 5:30, with a program from 7 to 9 p.m. No gawkers, though -- tickets are $30 at the door. But refreshments are free. Tom Ostrom will be the moderator and there will be short presentations from the candidates and audience questions.
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