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Republican forum in Rochester tonight

Republicans will be gathering at the Ramada Inn in Rochester tonight for a gubernatorial candidate forum and fundraiser for the Olmsted County Republican Party. Here's who's confirmed as of Aug. 3, according to the invite:

Former State Auditor Pat Anderson

Mr. Leslie Davis 

State Rep. Tom Emmer

Former Rep. Bill Haas 

State Sen. David Hann

State Sen. Mike Jungbauer 

State Rep. Paul Kohls

Mr. Philip Herwig

State Rep. Marty Seifert

Doors open at 5:30, with a program from 7 to 9 p.m. No gawkers, though -- tickets are $30 at the door. But refreshments are free. Tom Ostrom will be the moderator and there will be short presentations from the candidates and audience questions.