Minnesota GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner interrupted by protesters

Protesters interrupted the Minnesota Republican Party’s annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Friday night. The disruptions occurred during speeches by U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth.

According to Minnesota GOP Chair Alex Plechash, some individuals infiltrated the event by purchasing tickets. During the second disruption, approximately three to four people moved toward the front of the room displaying banners, including one that used the letters ‘KKK’ in red to label the Republican Party.

Security, including private personnel and Eagan police officers, escorted the protesters from the area. Plechash stated that the interruptions lasted roughly 30 seconds and expressed that he did not believe the protesters posed a physical threat to attendees.