"The Founding of America - Part 2", on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 6:00-8:30 in West Metro
Please join us for the second part of this fun and informative series as we prepare to celebrate the 250th Birthday of America on July 4th, 2026. Be sure to RSVP! In our new locations RSVP's are very important.
Hannah Wegner teaches Civics at Providence Academy in Plymouth and serves on the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. She graduated with hightest honors from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Education.
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"Trump Derangement Syndrome", on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 6:00-8:30 in West Metro
We are excited to welcome Lonny Leitner from American Majority as we start off in our new location. Please join us for this fun and informative evening and be sure to RSVP ASAP! In our new location RSVP's are very important.
Lonny specializes in political training, campaign management and voter education. He has been involved in political campaigns at the local level up to the federal level from Florida to Washington state. Lonny has also been active on issue-based campaigns such as ballot initiatives and has also advised major corporations on how to navigate the political waters on matters such as oil pipelines, agriculture, tobacco, healthcare, and law and order crime related issues.
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"Caucuses, a Chance to Leverage Your Political Power", on Thursday, November 20th, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
Please join us as we continue our series on The American Experiment with Caucuses, the start of the political process. Attorney and NWMetro Club member, Marge Holsten, is an expert on the Constitution. She will discuss the structure of caucuses and how we can multiply our voices exponentially. Attend your caucus and become a delegate to begin the process of determining our candidates for public office.
We will also be pleased to hear from Julie Gotham, Executive Director of the MN 100 Club. She will educate us regarding their organization and the assistance they give to families of First Responders who are critically injured or killed in the line of duty. Find out about how the sale of Black License Plates supports their mission.
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"The Founding of America", on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
Please join us as we begin our series: The American Experiment – What Makes America Unique and Exceptional. This will be a fun and informative series of topics on the founding of America and our Constitution as we celebrate the 250th Birthday of America this next year.
To kick us off, Hannah Wegner, Civics Teacher at Providence Academy in Plymouth, will present a brief overview of "The Founding of America".
In addition, Ellen Ward, from Haven for Heroes, will review their extraordinary mission. She, along with our Veterans Committee, will present an opportunity to bring Christmas Joy to veterans residing at Haven for Heroes. This is a tradition for NWMRW and one that we treasure. We hope you are able to attend and select your veteran-resident to honor this year.
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"Recent Victories for Liberty", on Thursday, September 25th, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
Please join us as we welcome Doug Seaton, President of the Upper Midwest Law Center. We are so grateful for the work the Center does as it initiates pro-freedom litigation to protect against government overreach, special interest agendas, and public union corruption and abuses.
After observing decades of left-wing special interest domination of government and more, he established the Upper Midwest Law Center in 2019 as a center-right public policy law firm dedicated to changing laws and policies to have a meaningful impact on Minnesota's policy and cultural landscape.
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No meeting for August, get involved helping our local candidates!
"The State of Our Education System", on Thursday, July 24th, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
We invite you to help us welcome Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of MN Parents Alliance, as she speaks on the issue of out-sourcing parenting to schools and what is ahead in our state education system. Minnesota Parents Alliance educates and empowers Minnesota parents to effectively engage in their school community as strong advocates for academic achievement, equality, and parental rights. Cristine also works to help conservative school board candidates get elected.
The goal of MPA is to effectively and efficiently channel the momentum of the parent movement into positive and lasting changes for education in Minnesota.
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"Pressing Issues Surrounding Immigration", on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
Please join us as we welcome Erika Kennedy who will speak on the pressing, and often misunderstood, issues surrounding immigration and iIllegal immigration, including the myths and realities. Drawing from her decades of experience as an advocate, educator, and community organizer within the Latino community, Erika will also address the impact of cartels, sex and human trafficking, and the challenges these pose to both immigrants and the broader society. In addition, she will share effective strategies for outreach and engagement in the Latino community emphasizing trust-building, cultural understanding, and the importance of clear, communication.
Erika, originally from Mexico, immigrated to the United States nearly 30 years ago and has a Bachelor's degree in Public Health and a Master's in Organizational Leadership. She is a radio host on Minnesota Latin Radio, where she connects with and informs the local Latino population. Erika currently holds the role of Co-Chair for the Hispanic Republican Party Council.
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"'The Struggle for Liberty", on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
We invite you to help us welcome Robby Dube, as he shares his litigation experience fighting against the CCP and Biden/Walz administrations. A Constitutional law layer, recently, Robby has been fighting against the CCP’s ownership of crucial infrastructure projects, working to protect national security and the environment, and has testified to Congress on these issues. He has zealously and successfully represented citizens and citizen groups across the country wherever their government has tried to take away their rights to referendum, free speech, free association, and more.
Robby graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2019 where he is now an adjunct professor.
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"'Feeding Our Future' and Beyond: A look at the over $600 million in fraud and waste in the Walz administration", on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
Please join us to hear our own Kristin Robbins speak about her experiences and challenges in the Minnesota Legislature this term. Kristin is Chairman of the House Fraud and State Agency Oversight Committee. She has been working valiantly to help Minnesota get control of its spending and establish accountability across the board.
As you know, Kristin is a member of our club. She is currently in her fourth term as State Representative. She covers district 37-A, which includes Corcoran, Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina and four precincts in Maple Grove.
Kristin is also the Co-Vice Chair of Ways and Means, and a member of the Higher Education Finance and Policy and Tax Committees.
Kristin has a master’s degree in economics and has worked in Washington as a Legislative Assistant with a focus on taxes, trade, education and labor issues. She was also a founding member and Executive Director of The Economic Club of Minnesota.
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Wars and Tariffs, It's Time to Talk About Foreign Relations, on Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
Please join us to hear from our own Minnesota expert in Diplomacy and U.S. Foreign Policy, Tom Hanson, as he discusses President Donald Trump’s vision and strategies for creating peace and prosperity around the world. This is a great opportunity to ask your questions about the War in Ukraine, Middle East conflicts or Foreign Relations in general.
Thomas Hanson is a former US diplomat, whose postings included East Germany, France, Norway, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. He also participated in the opening of new U.S. embassies in Mongolia and Estonia, worked on the Foreign Relations Committees of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and served as Director for NATO and European Affairs at the Atlantic Council of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Hanson currently is Diplomat in Residence at the Alworth Institute for International Affairs at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. He also serves as Chair of the Minnesota Committee on Foreign Relations and as Co-Chair of the Minnesota China Business Council. He is a past board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights and Director at the Institute for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (IEECA).
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Can we get our State Government back on track?, on Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
We invite you to join us as we welcome former State Representative Mary Liz Holberg. Mary has a very extensive portfolio of experience in various levels of government, including six years in the Minnesota Legislature.
From the GOP-DFL Legislative stand-off to the DFL increasing spending by 40%, and the discovered $600 million in fraud, it feels like our state government is a mess. Mary will share her thoughts and wisdom with us regarding our current situation and ideas to help us make a diference.
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Turning Point USA High School Field Program, on Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
Please join us as we welcome Adam Verhoff, the Northern Field Representative for Turning Point USA's High School field program. His mission is to educate and mobilize young conservatives, to help shape a future generation that values American principles. We look forward to his outlook on how things are going with the rising generation. Adam is a graduate of Missouri State University in Criminology and an Army Veteran. His work in the mortgage industry through the pandemic awakened him politically and inspired him to get involved in Turning Point USA and outreach to high school students. To quote Adam, "I want to save America for my future kids!"
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"An Insider's View of the GOP Campaign", on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
Help us welcome our MN Republican National Committeeman, AK Kamara. His insider view of both the national and state elections can help us understand where we are, how we got here, and where we go from here.
AK Kamara creates content in both written and video form discussing political, cultural, and social issues. He’s a regular weekly guest on the Jon Justice radio show heard on AM1130 Twin Cities News Talk. Before becoming our National Committeeman, AK was elected State Chairman of the Minnesota College Republicans. He has worked and volunteered with several state and local campaigns and held various positions with local BPOUs and conservative organizations. He is also a member of Project 21, a group of black Americans who advocate for right of center policies.
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"Behind the Veil", on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 6:00-8:30 in Maple Grove
As the Minnesota Senate majority leader, Paul Gazelka had an unparalleled vantage point on Governor Tim Walz’s leadership failures. Please help us welcome Paul Gazelka as he shares with us his experiences and his new book, "Behind the Veil: A Stand Against Governer Tim Walz"
PAUL GAZELKA is a business owner and author. For fourteen years he served as a Minnesota state legislator, five of those years as leader of the Minnesota Senate. Gazelka’s faith in Jesus Christ played an important role in building bridges with the opposing side. He aimed to treat people the way he would want to be treated – even in dealing with those he disagreed with, including Tim Walz.
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"In the Center" An Evening with Bob Kroll, on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 6:00-8:00 in Maple Grove
Please join us as we welcome retired police lieutenant, Bob Kroll. Serving in the Minneapolis Police Dept for 32 years and on the union board for 25, where he was President during 2020, as well as being married to Liz Collin, Bob has had a very unique view of the turmoil that we have experienced in the Twin Cities over the last several years. He also served 21 years in the US Army Reserve as a Military Police Officer. We appreciate his service and wealth of experience in law enforcement, and look forward to hearing about his experience being "in the center" of it all.
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"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" A 2024 Legislative Recap, on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 6:00-8:00 in Maple Grove
Please join us to hear from Representative Mary Franson to learn how the laws that were passed this last Legislative Session will affect us going forward. Rep. Franson was elected to the Minnesota House in 2010 and represents HD 12B, the area around Alexandria. She is a fierce advocate for Conservative values and has consistently been a strong voice for the Second Amendment, the unborn, parental rights, limited government, and election integrity.
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No meeting for July, get involved helping our local candidates!
"Voting in November- We are at a Fork in the Road”, on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 6-8:00 pm in Maple Grove
Please join us to welcome Jinny Choi as she addresses the pertinent issues and magnitude of what is at stake this November. Combining her first-hand knowledge of Korean history along with her financial background, she will share with us her conclusions regarding the path forward for our country and our choice between two wildly different agendas for our future.
Born in Korea, she came to the US as an international high school student. Jinny graduated with a degree in Economics, has worked with various companies in finance and became a C-suite executive in the US, where she currently is the COO at Brooklands Capital Strategies and Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Pacific Bridge Asset Management in Seoul Korea
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"Constitutional Issues that Matter Most ”, on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 6:00-8:00 pm in Maple Grove
While we are going about our daily business, our Constitution is being assaulted from nearly every angle. Please join us as we welcome Marjorie Holsten, a long-time leader in the conservative movement in Minnesota. Since 2008, she has been speaking to Tea Party groups all over the state about the Constitution and the form of government our
founding fathers created.
Marjorie is a wife, mother, home school teacher, conservative activist and a Constitutional Law Attorney. She got her JD from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1987 and maintains a private law practice in Brooklyn Park.
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"The Left's War on Freedom and the Conservative Vision”, on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 6:00-8:00 pm in Maple Grove
Minnesota politics is at an inflection point. Earlier this year the offices of three conservative organizations, including Center of the American Experiment, were firebombed by an arsonist or arsonists. Unfortunately, this is not an anomaly for the Left. They have become bolder in their violence and progressive agenda. How can conservatives move forward in this context? Come to hear from American Experiment’s Micah Olson as he discusses the state of politics here in Minnesota and outlines a vision for the conservative movement.
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“A Report from the Front Line”, on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 6:00-8:00 pm in Maple Grove
Federal and State governments grab most of our attention, yet the decisions made by our City Councils and School Boards often have a more immediate influence on our lives. Tonight we are excited to welcome three of our members who have courageously stepped into the council chambers to work on behalf of our interests and concerns, Maple Grove City Councilwomen Rachelle Johnson and Kristy Barnett and Osseo School Board Member, Tanya Prince. These can be thankless jobs, so let’s get together to hear their perspectives and say thanks for representing us.
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“Reclaiming the Moral High Ground”, on Thursday, January 25th, 2024 6:00-8:00 pm in Maple Grove
Please join us in welcoming Walter Hudson, who serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 30A. As the 2024 campaign season kicks off in full force, he will talk to us about how to appeal to voters’ emotions and reclaim the moral high ground.
Walter works as an operations manager for a logistics company and prior to his election to the legislature, he served on the City Council of Albertville. He advocates for justice and public policy as a media commentator, often as a guest or guest host on Twin Cities NewsTalk AM 1130 and formerly he hosted 'Closing Argument with Walter Hudson' on the same channel. He is a PJ Media contributor and served as an associate editor with the David Horowitz Freedom Center.
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The Cultural Marxist Revolution of America, on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 6:00-8:00 pm in Maple Grove
We are pleased to welcome Bonnie Gasper, Vice Chair and Communications Director for Child Protection League. Her presentation will address the dangerous Marxist Revolution in America, Marxist strategies and tactics, and what we must do to counteract them.
Prior to CPL, Bonnie served many years in Bible Study Fellowship, was on the School Board of Southwest Christian High School, served as a member of the Spiritual Life Committee at Chapel Hill Academy, and in numerous volunteer roles as a real soccer mom. She wrote a monthly political column called The Right Side of the Prairie which examined political issues for the spiritual issues they really are. She has been in the educational trenches for 24 years.
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2023 Legislative Session Recap, on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 6:00-8:00 pm in Maple Grove
We are excited to welcome back Representative Kristin Robbins to give us her insider take on the Legislative Session this year and what to do going forward.
She represents district 37A, which includes portions of Maple Grove, Independence, Greenfield, Loretto, Corcoran, Maple Plain and Medina.
Kristin is the Assistant Minority Leader and serves on The Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee, the Rules and Legislative Administration Committee and the Taxes Committee.
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No meeting for August, enjoy the last of summer!
A Tale of Two Countries, on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 6:00-8:00pm in Maple Grove
On July 27th, 1953, a very homogeneous Korea with the same exact culture, people, history, and language was divided into two countries following the Korean War. The countries took different paths, following different ideologies. Their stories are dramatic in the extreme and offer important and poignant lessons for Americans...and specifically Republicans as we work to educate people about the realities of Capitalism vs Socialism.
Distinguished guest, Jinny Choi will present a comparison of the Koreas between 1953 and now. She is an amazing example of personal strength and determination and is supremely qualified to speak on this subject. Born in Korea, she came to the US as an international high school student. Jinny graduated with a degree in Economics, has worked with various companies in finance and became a C-suite executive in the US, where she currently is the COO at Brooklands Capital Strategies and Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Pacific Bridge Asset Management in Seoul Korea. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Understanding the Modern Left, on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 6:00-8:00pm in Maple Grove
Please join us and special guest Loren Spivak, on Thursday, June 22nd, as he helps us understand the modern Left and why we must take a stand against it. With humor, insight and always a fresh take, Loren speaks to Republican groups all over the United States about important issues of our time from a Republican perspective. In 2009 he began educating Conservative groups, (including ours in 2016), on free market economics as “The Free Market Warrior”. He has been the keynote speaker at state Republican conventions and state Republican Women's conventions. His latest book, "Kamalat," has just come out and is humorous look at the Biden administration. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
"They're Lying", on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 6:00-8:00pm in Maple Grove
Please join us Thursday, May 18th, as we welcome multi-Emmy-Award-winning reporter and news anchor Liz Collin. Liz will be sharing with us her experiences and her new book, “They're Lying: The Media, the Left, and the Death of George Floyd”. Liz Collin has been a truth-teller for 20 years including her time as an on-air reporter and presenter with
WCCO-TV for over 13 years. In February 2022, Liz joined Alpha News as an investigative reporter. In her short time there, she has released blockbuster reports on important topics that have been avoided by the traditional press in Minnesota including: COVID protocols; ballot harvesting; January 6th; Progressive indoctrination of our kids; gender-affirming health care; and especially our problems with Crime. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Election Integrity, on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 6:00-8:00pm in Maple Grove
Please join us Thursday, April 27th, for our meeting featuring Dan McGrath, election integrity advocate and author of “The Voter Fraud Manual”. Dan has extensive experience working in and around politics and government. He has served as executive director, president, and communications director for non-profit organizations; campaign manager for candidates; chairman of a ballot committee; and registered lobbyist. He has also launched several successful lawsuits against government entities and won cases in both the Minnesota and United States Supreme Courts. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Legislative Update on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 6:00-8:00pm in Maple Grove
Please join us Thursday, March 23rd, for a briefing on the 2023 Legislative Session, including bills passed, and upcoming bills we need to know about. We'd like to thank Peter Nelson for stepping-in for our planned speaker, State Representative Kristin Robbins (37A), who was engaged in late-night legislative efforts at the Capitol and couldn't be with us. Peter Nelson is a Senior Policy Fellow at Center of the American Experiment, Minnesota’s leading public policy organization, where he focuses his attention on the intersection of state and national health care policy. Peter spends an inordinate amount of time at the Capitol, speaking to law makers and sharing his expertise in Committee Hearings, and is well-versed in the goings-on at the Capitol this year. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
**POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW ** Election Integrity, on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 6:00-8:00pm
Please join us Thursday, February 23rd for our meeting featuring Dan McGrath, election integrity advocate and author of “The Voter Fraud Manual”. Dan has extensive experience working in and around politics and government. He has served as executive director, president, and communications director for non-profit organizations; campaign manager for candidates; chairman of a ballot committee; and registered lobbyist. He has also launched several successful lawsuits against government entities and won cases in both the Minnesota and United States Supreme Courts. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
What We Learned from the 2022 Election, on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 6:00-8:00pm
Please join us for our meeting on Thursday, January 26th featuring Jennifer DeJournett. Jennifer will walk through what worked and what didn’t in the 2022 fall election cycle and what each of us can do to start winning campaigns in 2023 and beyond. Jennifer DeJournett is currently serving her fourth term as Commissioner on the Three Rivers Park Board and is the Minnesota Executive Director for American Majority, a training organization for Conservatives nationwide. As a well-known Republican political operative and analyst, Jennifer has appeared on local television and national political radio programs and has been a speaker at conferences and training events. RSVP and get details by emailing us at nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Our Members
Our members include women and men in the western Twin Cities suburbs of Plymouth, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, and surrounding areas. We are chartered by the Minnesota Federation of Republican Women. Begun in 2015, we focus on education, grassroots political involvement, and community service to benefit veterans.
Annual membership runs $45 (or $25 for spouses and associate members). It covers the costs of meeting space rental, website management, postage, and other miscellaneous administrative costs. To inquire about membership, contact nwmetrowomen@protonmail.com.
Our Meetings
Guests are welcome to our monthly meetings. They are held on the 4th Thursday of the month, in the evening, and generally take place in the banquet room of a restaurant in Maple Grove. $16 cover charge includes dinner.
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Our Mission
Education and fellowship are our primary goals, as is engaging in action on local issues. We aim to empower women to positively impact government and strengthen the Republican Party in the free principles and conservative values we hold dear.