Beltrami County GOP schedules Feb. 9 meeting at Paul Bunyan Mall

The Beltrami County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 at its Paul Bunyan Mall office, Suite 102, 1401 Paul Bunyan Drive NW in Bemidji. Coffee and treats will be served at 6 p.m. All who are interested are invited to attend.

The meeting continues a pattern of second‑Monday gatherings at the Paul Bunyan Mall office; previous notices pointed to a 6:00 p.m. pre‑meeting and a 6:30 p.m. formal start. For past meetings, organizers have used the early stretch of time to allow neighbors and activists to connect before business begins. Organizers will host a casual coffee-and-treats pre-meeting at 6 p.m. to allow early arrivals to connect before the formal session begins.

County party meetings serve as a practical hub for grassroots activity. The open meeting offers residents a chance to observe and participate in local party operations, volunteer coordination, and civic discussion that can influence community organizing and election activity. Typical functions outlined in party notices and local reporting include coordinating canvassing and voter outreach, setting meeting schedules and priorities, raising concerns, and selecting delegates.

The county GOP also promoted a precinct caucus for Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m., urging engagement with a direct call to action: “We need everyday conservatives to step up and step out to the Beltrami County Caucus, on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 7:00 PM.” The party’s caucus materials explain the role of precinct meetings: “What is a Precinct Caucus? Precinct caucuses are the foundation of Minnesota's Political Parties. Caucuses are the first in a series of meetings where grassroots citizens like you come together to talk about issues, endorse candidates, select delegates, and shape the party platform. This is where your voice matters most. The decisions made at caucuses ripple up through the entire party structure — from your local precinct all the way to the National Convention.” Party pages also feature organizing slogans and calls to recruit volunteers and supporters.

An earlier fall meeting, held Nov. 10, included a special guest noted in notices: “Tad Jude, candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State, will be in attendance as special guest,” a reminder that county gatherings can draw state-level campaign appearances.

For residents tracking local political activity, the Feb. 9 meeting is an opportunity to observe how party priorities are set and how volunteer efforts are organized ahead of upcoming elections. Those seeking more information may contact Doug Henry at (218) 760-1624 or consult the Beltrami County GOP’s official communications. The meeting offers a straightforward way for Bemidji-area voters to engage with party operations that shape local campaign and organizing decisions.