Faribault, MN – February 24, 2026
Minnesotans, grace demands we give room for awakening. Some good folks in this fight simply haven’t been listening yet. They’ve been busy, distracted by the daily grind, or perhaps still hoping the old ways can patch the holes in our sinking ship. I get it. Life moves fast, and the syndicate’s noise machine is loud. So, I’m extending the olive branch one more time—not out of weakness, but because redemption starts with an open hand, and our constitutional republic thrives when people choose truth over comfort.
The Expanded Park Rapids Pledge stands. That invitation to Republican candidates—to step up, align on the four pillars (crushing fraud pipelines, shielding families, brutal accountability, fortified safety), pick a lieutenant governor partner, sign it live pre-convention, and campaign clean—remains on the table. But hear this clearly: The opportunity is closing fast. The patterns of silence, the pay-to-play whispers, the soft shrugs at massive rot like the DHS promotion of Shireen Gandhi—they’re not accidents. They’re choices. If you’re still sitting on the fence, whispering “unity” while the establishment gatekeepers rig the game, the time to separate yourselves from the status quo is now. No more half-measures. No more enabling the enablers. The MNGOP’s financial desperation and donor-driven coronations have alienated too many; it’s time to choose the people over the puppet masters.
Yet even in this firm line in the sand, hope burns brighter than the darkness. Look at what’s rising: The Minnesota Freedom Caucus, launched just days ago at the State Capitol. Led by Sen. Eric Lucero as chair, with Sen. Nathan Wesenberg as Senate leader and Rep. Drew Roach heading the House side—alongside principled fighters like Sens. Bill Lieske and Michael Holmstrom, and Reps. Ben Davis and Mike Wiener—this new sub-caucus of Republicans is no splinter group. It’s a unified bloc inside the party, affiliated with the national Freedom Caucus Network (now the 15th state chapter), vowing to end massive omnibus bills, reckless spending, wasteful fraudulent programs, and backroom deals. They’re demanding single-subject legislation, real accountability, conservative principles, individual liberty, safe streets, quality education without indoctrination, and the God-given rights in our Constitution. “The era of unchecked progressive overreach ends here,” Rep. Roach declared. This isn’t lip service—it’s action from lawmakers who see the same rot I do and refuse to compromise. It proves the Parrish for Governor team isn’t alone. The grassroots fire is spreading, warriors are standing up, and real change is within reach when people of spine unite.
This is the vision I’m fighting for—a Minnesota we can believe in again:
• A state where freedom rings true: Where hardworking families live without the constant weight of government overreach, fraud, or fear.
• Where neighbors count on each other: Strong communities built on trust, mutual aid, and pride—not division sown by syndicate grifters.
• An economy where you can afford your bills without guilt: Where taking care of yourselves and your loved ones comes with dignity, not shame from endless taxes funneled to thieves.
• Pride in our heritage: Celebrating our 250th national anniversary in 2026 side-by-side with Minnesota’s story—waving our traditional flag that represents the strong fabric of who we are as Minnesotans and Americans, not the sanitized version pushed by those who’d gaslight us into forgetting our roots.
• A place where heritage is celebrated, not erased: No more allowing ill-intended actors to rewrite our history or shame us into accepting their lies. Our pioneer spirit, our immigrant grit, our faith-guided values—these are strengths to reclaim with joy.
Guided by my faith in Jesus Christ, I see this as a spiritual calling: To choose light over darkness, truth over deception, justice over grift. Minnesotans of all stripes—Republicans, conservatives, independents, even disillusioned former DFLers—are waking up. The Freedom Caucus is proof. The people I’ve met across the state aren’t waiting for permission; they’re demanding better.
So, to my fellow candidates: The branch is still extended, but it’s withering. Reach out soon—align, unite, fight clean—or step aside. To every Minnesotan: Join the vision. Let’s rebuild a state worthy of our pride, our faith, and our future. The syndicate fears unity like this. Let’s give them reason to sweat.
The handshake remains—for now. Who’s ready to grasp it and build something real?
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