'DFL moves party convention from June to April'

[Eric J in MN]

AP:
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The Minnesota DFL Party says it will hold next year's state convention two months earlier than previously scheduled, moving it to the week before the state GOP convention.

The DFL said Saturday its convention will be in Duluth from April 23-25, instead of in June as previously planned.

The state Republican convention is slated to run from April 29 to May 1 in Minneapolis.

DFL Chair Brian Melendez said the party's decision to move its convention up two months will make its endorsed candidate more competitive.

He added that DFLers will have more time to rally behind their candidate, which will help the party build momentum for the general election.


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[brianfalldincom]

1. I heard rumors...

I had heard rumors of this happening, but like many I was still surprised to see it happen. Should be good for the party.

[Eric J in MN]

2. Yes, this way we can unite for a candidate sooner. NT

NT

[Brickbat]

3. Yay! Duluth in April!

Lovely!