Tim Utz's News and Press Releases

Find all of the latest news and press releases regarding Tim Utz and his run for Minnesota House of Representative District 41-B.

2010 News

October 5 - Bus Canvas
As we travel the district which contains many non-party voters, we continue seeing the trend... Read more

October 5 - Bus Canvas Post 1
I was alone at 6:30 a.m. when setting up at 37th and Stinson. I stayed for 1.5 hours and actually... Read more

October 4 - Bus Canvas Part Two
We covered several areas of the district this afternoon, including Columbia Heights Precincts... Read more

October 4 - Time and Money
28 days and the firework go off or we fizzle. What would you prefer... Read more

October 4 - Bus Canvas Part One
Today Chris drove as we traveled through strong DFL areas of Hilltop and northern... Read more

October 3 - Linguistics and Carolyn Laine Boasting
During the North Metro Mayors Forum on September 30, 2012, Carolyn espoused that her... Read more

October 2 - Bootson Blogspot Forum Review
I received a Google Alert today on an OP ED review of the North Metro Mayors... Read more

October 2 - Bus Canvas
Today Mona joined me for 3.5 hours of bus canvassing, covering 20 miles which focused... Read more

October 1 - Football Tailgate Party
I took the bus and parked outside Columbia Heights football stadium. The grill... Read more

September 30 - A.M. Bus Canvas
I got out the door at 6:30 a.m. today, headed to Fridley and greeted rush hour traffic... Read more

September 30 - New Brighton Forum
Tim participated in the North Metro Mayors Association candidate forum held at New Brighton... Read more

September 30 - After Forum Party
After most campaign events some people migrate to the campaign office for food... Read more

September 30 - John Anderson Op Ed on Mayors Forum
John Anderson of the BPOU 50-A does an Op Ed posting on the Examiner... Read more

September 29 - House District 50-B Political Forum
Tim attended a political training forum hosted by House District 50-B Republicans... Read more

September 28 - Bus Canvas
I had some help today campaigning with the bus. Chris drove today giving me opportunity... Read more

September 27 - Bus Canvas
I was alone again so my campaign option was limited. I still managed to drive countless miles... Read more

September 26 - Contrasting Philosophies
I wanted to share with you the clearly defined opposite philosophies of government that Carolyn... Read more

September 26 - Bus Canvas
Every campaign has challenges specific to that race. Our campaign is no exception... Read more

September 25 - Bus Canvas
I drove the bus alone for 2.5 hours tonight. When I am driving alone it becomes hard to greet people... Read more

September 24 - Carolyn Yard Signs
With only 38 days until Election Day, Carolyn Laine started placing her yard signs in the district... Read more

September 24 - Cable Presentation Taping
This unedited edition is the first stage of a free service to candidates running for office... Read more

September 23 - HD50-A and HD50-B Picnic
Nadine joined me at this political event. We united with other like- minded Republicans... Read more

September 22 - Bus Canvas
Today we greeted voters at 694 and East River Road, East River Road at the new.. Read more

September 22 - 40 Days Until Election Day
With 40 days until Election Day, many candidates are building a political ark... Read more

September 21 - Bus Canvas
Today we were able to start canvassing before dark.  We greeted folks at 44th and 7th in... Read more

September 20 - Lion's Club Meeting
Since I am a member, I attended the monthly meeting of Columbia Heights... Read more

September 19 - Bus Canvas
A busy schedule today of working the Vikings football game security for 11 hours, plus caretaking... Read more

September 18 - 1st Annual Fridley Family Festival
The staff at Fridley Eye Care in conjunction with SACA took the lead to create the first Annual... Read more

September 18 - Mexico Celebrates 200th Anniversary
Today Tim Utz for House was a contributing sponsor to the Celebrating Mexico 200th... Read more

September 18 - KTLK 100.3 Call-in on Sue Jeffers Show
During the Celebrating Mexico 200th Anniversary at Puerto Del Sol... Read more

September 18 - SACA Garage Sale
Nadine and I, along with Grandkids Ben and Emma stopped by the SACA annual... Read more

September 18- Columbia Heights-Fridley Football Game Follow-up
Supporters of Tim Utz for House joined Tim and attended the Columbia Heights... Read more

September 17 - Columbia Heights Fireworks
During the Columbia Heights football game Ben Erickson and Nate Lourey were raising funds... Read more

September 17 - Marketing Columbia Heights
I recognized an opportunity to market our campaign to a diverse, yet united group in the district... Read more

September 17 - Post Football Game Party
One experience our campaign supporters and staff reaped is the after event party... Read more

September 17 - Community United Methodist Church Autumn Rummage Sale
Nadine and I took some time today and visited the annual rummage sale... Read more

September 17 - Morning Rush Hour
This morning I was out the door at 6:07a.m. on the way to 53rd and University... Read more

September 16 - Bus Canvas
We took off tonight, making a short stop at 53rd and University in Columbia Heights... Read more

September 15 - Library Fundraiser
I participated in the Columbia Heights Library fundraiser tonight at Murzyn Hall... Read more

September 15 - Cable Show
With two cable shows to produce prior to Election Day, Tim and Sue Jeffers met at the... Read more

September 15 - Bus Canvas with Matt Abel
Tonight Mat Abel took time and drove our campaign bus around the district. Having a... Read more

September 14 - Bus Canvas
We covered several areas of Fridley and Columbia Heights, again focusing on Fridley W3-P1... Read more

September 13 - Bus Canvassing
We drove another 30 miles in 3.5 hours today in northwest and southeast Fridley... Read more

September 12 - Bus Canvas
Today we focused on W3-P1 in Fridley. We met many people who are anticipating voting for me... Read more

September 12 - 50 Days and Counting
In 50 days our nation will select thousands of leaders at all levels of government... Read more

September 11 - Fridley Football Against St. Louis Park
Today I had family reunion hosting commitments and therefore could not participate in the... Read more

September 10 - Meeting the People
This morning Nadine and I stopped at a busy local double garage sale, not a guy thing... Read more

September 9 - Bus Canvas on Labor Day
Here are the photos from our afternoon and evening adventure around the district for Labor Day 2012... Read more

September 8 - Bus Canvassing
Today we were able to travel around W2-P4 Fridley meeting citizens of the district... Read more

September 7 - Bus Canvassing
Today we took the bus out while many folks took the evening off and stayed home... Read more

September 6 - Bus Canvas
We took the bus out tonight. Peter Lydecker, our photographer accompanied us. We spent... Read more

September 6 - Family Time Away From Political Campaign
I attended the last day of the Minnesota State Fair* with my wife Nadine, daughters Eliza... Read more

September 6 - No Obama at the DFL Booth
At the Minnesota State Fair the DFL booth is just a few feet from the main entrance to the fairgrounds... Read more

September 5 - Campaign Update
Today we took the bus out for 5.5 hours. The trip started in St. Anthony and wound throughout... Read more

September 4 - Last Minute Voters
During our travels we passed a cemetery in Fridley. Today as I am contemplating a victory in... Read more

September 3 - Bus Canvas
We had a great time today traveling around the district and focusing on Fridley W1-P4... Read more

August 31 - Bus Canvas W1-P4 Fridley
Today we drove the bus through precinct W1-P4 in Fridley; the precinct area boarders 53rd... Read more

August 30 - Pioneer Press Editor Board Endorsement Interview
A couple weeks ago CCCR received a participation request from the Pioneer Press. The paper's... Read more

August 30 - House Party with The Hinsverk
Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Hinsverk hosted a campaign house party in their Fridley home. Everyone... Read more

August 29 - Collateral Losses of Glenn Beck's 8/28 Project
Yesterday an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people attended Glenn Beck's 8/28 project in Washington DC... Read more

August 29 -Bus Canvas
Late this afternoon we took the bus out for 1.5 hours in Columbia Heights and Fridley... Read more

August 28 - Fall Campaign Wardrobe
Fall is approaching and we need our supporters seen in the market place of HD 50-A... Read more

August 25 - What Government Do You Want
I have concluded that the greatest threat to our country, state and liberty is people in power who... Read more

August 25 - Attending the State Fair
We are headed to the State Fair tomorrow morning around 8 a.m. to meet... Read more

August 25 - Press Coverage of Our Fundraiser
The Hmong Times attended our June fundraiser with Tom Emmer... Read more

August 24 - Bus Canvas
Today Kaylea Crawford, our liaison for the state GOP, spent a couple hours with us... Read more

August 24 - Light Rail and Dependable Funding Taxes
Part of this week's precinct focus includes the new Fridley passenger train station east side... Read more

August 24 - Bus Canvas
Today Kaylea Crawford, our liaison for the state GOP, spent a couple hours... Read more

August 24 - Affordable Bus Service Work
As fall approaches the sun is noticeably lower in the horizon. The change in... Read more

August 24 - Intimidation, Terrorism Alive in HD50-A
About three weeks ago an older couple from Columbia Heights placed our yard sign... Read more

August 22 - Tim Tingelstad Supreme Court Endorsement
The Minnesota Constitution currently requires citizen approval of judges through... Read more

August 22 - Gina Bauman Endorsement
In Minnesota Senate District 50 voters will have three names on the November ballot... Read more

August 22 -Bus Canvas
We received a generous campaign contribution yesterday. As I drove into... Read more

August 21 - Speaking at Gina Bauman Event
Yesterday morning I spoke at a Meet and Greet for Gina Bauman, Republican candidate for... Read more

August 20 - Citizen Endorsements
In preparation for the November elections, voters do consider endorsements... Read more

August 20 - Parking Bus
I went out this morning from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., greeting rush hour traffic at East River... Read more

August 19 - Bountiful Overflow?
I had another great experience tonight. I delivered a yard sign in northwest Fridley tonight... Read more

August 19 - District Activity
I spent several hours today traveling the district, specifically through the Fridley... Read more

August 16 - Pounding Yard Signs
Today we placed 22 yard signs in the district. Nadine drove as I jumped out... Read more

August 13 - Hot Weather
A tough week campaigning as the weather has been in the high 80s... Read more

August 7 - Time with Grandpa
Emma had a special treat when Tim (Grandpa) returned for the late night carnival... Read more

August 7 - Tired Candidate
After campaigning hard for three days straight and having put in a 16 hour... Read more

August 7 - St. Anthony Village Fest Chamber of Commerce Exhibition
From noon to 6:00 p.m. today the St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce provided... Read more

August 7 - Family Time from the Campaign Trail
Saturday night Nadine and I spent some family time away from our busy campaign trail... Read more

August 7 - Funfest at Immaculate Conception Church
A tradition in Columbia Heights every summer is Funfest at ICC. We stopped... Read more

August 5 - Special Olympics Fundraiser
Back in February 2012 our campaign donated $10.00 to a Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser... Read more

August 5 - Conflict or Courage
One rewarding aspect of the campaign is having fellow citizens respect my Constitutional... Read more

August 5 - Tim and Nadine Utz
The Minnesota construction industry has experienced many setbacks in the last two to three years... Read more

August 4 - Illegal Usurpation of Executive Power
As for me, I reject the president's executive order #13366 issued July 19... Read more

August 2 - Minnesota "Night to Unite"
What a great time we had last night at Minnesota's "Night to Unite", or "National Night Out."... Read more

July 30 - Newest Fundraising Tool
Coke delivered its product today as phase2 of our latest fundraising project. We hope... Read more

July 28 - Cable Show Taping
CCCR, the parent of Tim Utz for House, has been working with Sue Jeffers for a year now producing... Read more

July 28 - Government Spending Just to Spend
I came across a disturbing Associated Press article posted in the Pioneer Press on Wednesday... Read more

July 25 - Only 99 Days
Election Day is in 99 days. What are you doing for constitutional candidates to secure their victory?... Read more

July 25 - Overwhelming Voter Support
We had a great afternoon campaigning, and the weather was perfect. People were... Read more

July 24 - Bus Canvas and Family Participation
Today, my wife Nadine, and our grandchildren Ben and Emma joined the bus canvas tour... Read more

July 23 - Bus Canvassing
As we canvassed the district tonight I drove and Mona did the leg work talking to voters... Read more

July 22 - More Government Less Liberty
Usually I attempt to avoid national issues in this campaign, but another story has hit the financial markets... Read more

July 20 - Final Touches and Young Help
We completed the assembly of the yard signs this afternoon. Grandchildren Ben and Emma stepped... Read more

July 20 - Flashlight Planting
Campaign life has good days and not so good days. Tonight Mona joined Tim as he... Read more

July 19 - Yard Sign Assembly
So what is everyone doing this morning at 6:30 a.m.? I was outside assembling our newest... Read more

July 19 - Republican 50-A BPOU Meeting
The meeting tonight started out hosting several candidates for election in the fall... Read more

July 18 - Campaign Meeting for Precinct 4
We have a campaign meeting at 4:00 p.m. today in our office. Remember Precinct 4 does... Read more

July 16 - Yard Signs Delivered
This afternoon we received delivery of 125 yard signs. Now we need assistance in assembly and delivery... Read more

July 15 - Gina Bauman Fundraiser
We had a great evening at the fundraiser for Gina Bowman, candidate for Minnesota Senate 50... Read more

July 14 - Cable Show Taping
We did another "We the People" cable show today with guest host Sue Jeffers. The format... Read more

July 13 - Preparing for Campaign Finance Reporting
Yesterday and today Nay and I are working on reconciling, a term all bean counters know well... Read more

July 13 - Nontraditional Ways to Reach Out
I spent about 1.5 hours this morning waving to our voters, on the platform from the back of our... Read more

July 11 - The Press Paying Attention
A story from Politics in Minnesota entitled "13 Could be Lucky Number for Senate GOP"... Read more

July 11 - Campaign Meeting Precinct 3
Today is the start of week 3 "get out the vote" of our campaign. We held a campaign meeting... Read more

July 9 - Fridley House Party
Tonight Tim and Nadine enjoyed a lovely evening at Amy Doherty's home along... Read more

July 8 - Canvas Precinct 2
I took the bus out alone today, a challenge to say the least. I spent most of my time just driving through... Read more

July 6 - Canvas Precinct 2
We only had time today for about 1.5 hours of canvassing. We made contact with about 60... Read more

July 7 - Bus Canvas in Precinct 2
Today Peter, our campaign reporter, joined our bus tour in precinct 2 Columbia Heights... Read more

July 7 - Voting Records
We at CCCR and Tim Utz for House 2012 strive to provide the best possible... Read more

July 5 - Lawmakers, Parental Rights, Who Cares
In a recent Star Tribune edition dated June 28, 2012, section A9, an article appeared discussing new laws... Read more

July 5 - New Laws and Elitists for 2012
In a recent Star Tribune edition dated June 28, 2012, section A9, an article appeared discussing new laws... Read more

July 5 - Bus Brakes
Good morning everyone. Today most Americans rest having time off to... Read more

July 4 - Bus Traversing the District
Today, toward late afternoon, we spent about three hours traveling the... Read more

July 4 - Flying Our State Flag
God set the standard for establishing subordinate relationships in Genesis... Read more

July 3 - Settling Into Office
We are almost set up with the campaign office. Continue having problems with... Read more

July 2 - Carpenters Union Support
I want to say a special "Thank You" to The Regional Carpenters Union, who made a $100.00 campaign... Read more

July 2 - GOP Candidate Bus Tour
Tim and Nadine, along with Mona, attended the final stopping spot for the candidates running... Read more

June 30 - Cable Show Taping for July
Tim Utz and Sue Jeffers sat down at the SCC studios in White Bear Lake today... Read more

June 29 - Moving Campaign Office to Caretaking Location
It took a week of dealing with Comcast and Qwest trying to verify service... Read more

June 25 - In Defense of Senator Satveer S. Chaudhary
I must clarify my political, philosophical, and party affiliations that differ from Senator Satveer S. Chaudhary... Read more

June 25 - Columbia Heights Parade
CCCR staff made preparations for a successful parade today, the weather had other intentions... Read more

June 25 - First Yard Signs
At 12:01 a.m. on June 25, 2012, Tim placed the first yard sign of the 2012... Read more

June 24 - Anoka County Government Introduction
On Thursday, June 24, 2012, Tim attended an Anoka County Commissioner's... Read more

June 23 - Campaign Bus Addition
CCCR wants to especially thank Matt Abel for his dedication to making another extreme campaign idea... Read more

June 21 - Bus Muffler
Finally we have enough funds to repair our campaign bus and return to... Read more

June 16 - Fundraiser with Guest Tom Emmer
We had a wonderful fundraiser on June 16, 2012, at Historic Heights Inn in... Read more

June 16 - Our New Home
Nadine and I have good news. God provided a caretaking position... Read more

June 11 - Campaign T-shirts
CCCR picked up our first order of campaign T-shirts today from... Read more

June 9 - Columbia Heights High School Graduation
The Columbia Heights public High School held graduation this evening. As a reward to seniors... Read more

June 9 - Two Stooges Table Talk
Tim and his lovely bride Nadine held a "Table Talk with Tim"... Read more

June 8 - Table Talk with Tim
The CCCR clan held another "Table Talk with Tim" at La Casita in Columbia Heights tonight... Read more

June 8 - AFL-CIO Endorsement Consideration
Tim received a call yesterday from *Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO... Read more

June 6 - Bus Fishing for Voters
In the evening hours today, Tim and Mona hit the streets. We drove through areas northeast of 694 and Central... Read more

June 5 - Visiting Local Hangouts
Tim, Mona and Chris took to some of the evening hot spots in Columbia Heights and Hilltop... Read more

June 5 - House Party
Despite the rain, on Saturday June 5, 2012, Tim's campaign had a house party with Dr. Bill Olson... Read more

June 4 - Rush Hour Canvassing
Tim, along with his wife Nay, spent this afternoon parked at Hwy 694 and East River Road... Read more

June 4 - Tires Plus Visit
Tim took some campaign time today to visit the celebration of a grand opening for Tires Plus... Read more

May 31 - Memorial Day Canvassing
Considering the holiday, we gave the idea of campaigning on Memorial Day considerable thought before... Read more

May 28 - Bus Canvas Guests
Tim invited Linda Workman and another local resident to join us for an afternoon of campaigning... Read more

May 25 - Tim Registers for House
Today Tim joined dozens of other Republican candidates from across the state... Read more

May 25 - Republican Luncheon for Candidates
Tim and Nadine joined many other candidates today at the St. Paul Embassy... Read more

May 25 - Competition with Our Campaign Bus
Kathy Lohmer, Minnesota House 56-A candidate, took our suggestion to think... Read more

May 22 - Fridley Fire Fundraiser
Tim and Mona attended the Fridley Fire Department fundraiser on Saturday... Read more

May 22 - Bus Canvassing
Today we traveled the north central areas of the district. We met many very... Read more

May 21 - June Fundraiser Details
The Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans (CCCR), the... Read more

May 20 - Reaching the Neighborhood by Bus
Tim, Mona and Chris took the bus out this afternoon. We came across... Read more

May 20 - Today's Economic Reality
Seventy percent of American business commerce is small companies, those businesses that... Read more

May 19 - Bus Canvassing Experiences
We took the campaign bus out tonight for a couple hours. Wow, what an... Read more

May 19 - Fundraising Planning
Today Nadine and I met with Kathy, the owner of Historic Heights Inn... Read more

May 15 - High School Fundraiser
On Saturday, May 15, 2012, Mona and I joined in a fundraiser for the... Read more

May 15 - House Party vs. Opening Fishing
On Saturday, May 15, 2012, we had a house party scheduled with Dr. Bill... Read more

May 15 - Meeting the Neighborhood
Saturday, May 15, 2012, we took the bus around the district along... Read more

May 14 - Tim Signs the ROLR Pledge
Tim Utz review the "Rule of Law Revolution Pledge" provided by... Read more

May 12 - Cable Show Taping
Tim Utz and Sue Jeffers met on March 12, 2012 to tape another in a series of cable shows... Read more

May 8 - Attending the Constitution Party Convention
On May 8, 2012 Tim attended a portion of the Minnesota Constitution Party... Read more

May 8 - Cinco de Mayo
On Saturday May 8, 2012 CCCR participated in a Cinco de Mayo celebration... Read more

May 8 - Tea Party Express at the Capitol
Chris Mona and Leslie attended the Tea Party Express Saturday May 8... Read more

May 5 - 11th Annual Columbia Heights Prayer Breakfast
On Wednesday May 5, 2012, Tim Utz participated in the 11th annual Columbia Heights, Minnesota... Read more

May 3 - Tim Utz Endorses for Pat Anderson
Today Tim Utz is proud to endorse Pat Anderson for Minnesota State Auditor... Read more

May 2 - Marty Seifert Concession Speech
Here is the link to Marty Seifert's concession speech to Tom Emmer on Friday, April 30... Read more

May 1 - Tom Emmer at Minnesota GOP Convention
Nay and I almost look star struck in this photo with Tom Emmer taken at the Minnesota... Read more

April 30 - After Endoresment Party
Most of the 50-A Republican State Convention delegates and alternates gathered... Read more

April 29 - WOW Folks
Nadine and I were talking this morning and we want to share another BIG BLESSING... Read more

April 28 - Joint Campaign Strategy Meeting
Gina Bauman, Republican endorsed candidate for Minnesota Senate 50... Read more

April 28 - Thank You to Anonymous Donor
Nadine and I say "thank you" to the donor who stepped forward tonight and donated... Read more

April 28 - Attending the GOP State Convention
Tim Utz is attending the GOP convention this weekend, April 29 to May 1, 2012, at the Minneapolis Convention Center... Read more

April 22 - Church Luncheon
Today Nadine and I joined Chris and Mona for a luncheon held at United Community Methodist Church... Read more

April 21 - Table Talk with Tim
Tonight Tim, Nadine, Chris and Mona joined in another "Table Talk with Tim" held at Two Stooges... Read more

April 20 - Pastoral Lunch
Tim and Nadine had lunch today with Pastor Poorman of Woodcrest Baptist Church and School in Fridley... Read more

April 20 - Table Talk at La Casita
Tim, along with a campaign volunteer, visited La Casita in Columbia Heights tonight. The event was one of our "Table... Read more

April 19 - GOP Meeting
Nadine and I attended a campaign review and support planning meeting in St. Paul Monday... Read more

April 19 - Steering Committee Meeting
On Monday, April 19, 2012, Tim and Nadine attended a steering committing meeting held by... Read more

April 14 - Unanimous Endorsement for Tim Utz
On Saturday March 20, 2012 the delegates for Minnesota Republicans district 50-A met... Read more

April 13 - Internet Blog Report
Betsy Sundquist, editorial staff writer for the online Politics in Minnesota wrote a blog post.... Read more

April 12 - Republican Liberty Caucus Endorsement
Tim Utz, candidate for Minnesota House 50-A, received notification today that the Minnesota... Read more

April 12 - Campaign Office Completed
We are pleased to share with you that we have completed the major work on our campaign office... Read more

April 12 - Tom Emmer and Wife Sign Tim Utz Campaign Bus
During the CD-5 Republican convention on April 10, 2012 at DeLaSalle High School in downtown Minneapolis Tom Emmer... Read more

April 7 - Palin and Bachmann Rally
Nadine and I along with her brother Fred and wife Jan arrived at the convention center a couple hours... Read more

March 25 - Tim Utz Endorses Dave Thompson
Tim Utz candidate for Minnesota House 50-A is pleased to endorse Dave Thompson for Minnesota State Senate... Read more

March 25 - Tim Utz Endorses Norann Dillon
Tim Utz is pleased to endorse Norann Dillon candidate for Minnesota Senate 43... Read more

March 22 - Federal Healthcare Reform
I try hard to stay out of federal issues, but they directly impact state issues. And since it appears... Read more

March 16 - Columbia Heights Police "Arrest Hunger Event"
Tim Utz is participating in the Columbia Heights Police "Arrest Hunger Event". The event tonight... Read more

March 13 - Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans
Minnesota House 50-A endorsement convention is a week from today on Saturday March 20, 2012... Read more

March 12 - Cable Show Taping
Tim Utz, along with guest host, Sue Jeffers from KTLK 100.3 FM, created another cable show in a series called "We the People."... Read more

March 10 - Sue Jeffers, KTLK 100.3 FM
Here is an audio clip of Sue Jeffers, KTLK 100.3 FM, on February 13, 2012 giving Tim’s campaign... Read more

March 6 - Our Campaign and 50-B Convention Report
True North, an internet news paper, reporter Mark Heuring posted a story on 50-B convention held on... Read more

March 1 - SACA Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Tim and Nadine participated in the annual SACA Fundraiser called Empty Bowls... Read more

February 27 - 2012 Campaign Season Starts with Winter
On February 27, 2012 Tim took the campaign bus out on a late winter test drive... Read more

February 26 - Visit Emmer Campaign Office
On the way home from the State Capital Tim stopped at Tom Emmer's campaign office... Read more

February 24 - Tim Utz Receives 2012 Endorsement from Ban the Ban Minnesota
Tim Utz for Minnesota House 50-A, received the 2012 endorsement from Ban the Ban Minnesota... Read more

February 23 - Support One Who Will Honor Constitution
Greg Sloat, campaign chairman for Tim Utz for House 50-A in 2012 recently submitted a "letter to the Editor" with the Sun Focus... Read more

February 20 - Valentine Banquet
Tim and Nadine Utz attended the Oakhill Baptist Church Annual Valentine banquet on... Read more

February 17 - 50A Republicans Hosting Their BPUO Convention
50-A Republicans are hosting their BPOU convention Thursday, February 18, 2012 7:00 p.m.... Read more

February 15 - Tax Payers League Presentation
Tim Utz and several campaign staff attended a Tax Payers League of Minnesota informational meeting... Read more

February 13 - Sue Jeffers Show
Sue Jeffers show on KTLK 100.3 FM host discussed politics and campaigns in Minnesota... Read more

February 13 - Lion's Club Valentine Dance
On Saturday evening February 13, 2012 Tim attended the Lion's Club Valentine dance... Read more

February 12 - Cable Show Taping
Minnesota House 50-A candidate, Tim Utz and Sue Jeffers from KTLK 100.3 radio recorded our fourth in a series... Read more

February 9 - News Update on Meet and Greet
CCCR held our candidate Meet and Greet with Tim Utz at our campaign office called "The Bunker," with 12 delegates... Read more

February 7 - Candidacy Announcement
Tim Utz, resident of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and House District 50-A officially announces his candidacy for the 2012 House seat 50-A... Read more

February 7 - Tim Utz for House Announces New Website
The Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans (CCCR) Tim Utz for House 50A, is pleased to announce... Read more

February 6 - Election 2012 Delegate Meet and Greet
The campaign committee for Tim Utz for House is pleased to sponsor a delegate meet and greet... Read more

February 5 - 2012 Campaign Hoodies for Sale
Help promote Tim Utz for Minnesota House Representative by proudly traveling your neighborhood in style... Read more

February 5 - The 2012 Candidate Jacket...
Post on where you have seen Tim wearing the jacket!... Read more

February 2 - Caucus Night
Tim Utz and campaign supporters attended the Minnesota Republican House District 50-A caucus... Read more

January 29 - Immaculate Conception Church Spaghetti Dinner
On Friday evening January 29, 2012, Tim and Nadine along with supporter Mona Anderson attended... Read more

January 29 - Tim Attends High School Basketball Game
On Friday evening, January 29, 2009, Tim attended a Home High School basketball game between Fridley and Spring Lake Park... Read more

January 29 - Federal Budget Dept
CCCR has an update to our news story from December 25, 2009 "General Welfare Clause"... Read more

January 5 - Meet and Greet Fundraiser for Minnesota House Representative 50A Candidate Tim Utz

CCCR is proud to host a fundraiser TODAY for Tim Utz candidate for MN House of Representatives... Read more

January 4 - Media Training
Tim Utz, along with several staff, attended a Media Training seminar hosted by the Minnesota Republican Party... Read more

January 2 - "We the People" Cable Series Launch
CCCR, the campaign team for Tim Utz Minnesota House candidate in 2012 is pleased to announce our "We The People" cable series with guest host... Read more

January 1 - SACA Fundraiser
This evening, Tim Utz attended the Southern Anoka Community Assistance Fundraiser held at Murzyn Hall in Columbia Heights... Read more

2009 News

December 30 - Helping Your Neighbor
In keeping with our constitutional principles of non reliance on government, I spent December... Read more

December 25 - General Welfare Clause
During a recent internet search I discovered a historical chronology of the general welfare clause in the Constitution... Read more

December 25 - Endless Federal Debt
Congress and the federal government continue expanding and making even greater economic commitments, ever increasing the oppressive hand... Read more

December 24 - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

December 20 - The Governor's Proposal
Recently Minnesota Governor Pawlenty proposed a constitutional “Spending Accountability Amendment”.The basic premise of the proposal is to limit... Read more

December 19 - Tom Emmer Christmas Party
Tim and Nadine along with Mona attended Gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer's Christmas party... Read more

December 10 - Liberty Candidate Recruitment Night
Campaign Committee For Constitutional Republicans proudly announces Tim Utz (candidate for Minnesota House 50-A in 2012) is attending and speaking... Read more

December 9 - Cable Show Taping
Tim Utz along with guest host Sue Jeffers from KTLK 100.3 radio produced another in a series of "We the People"... Read more

December 1 - Limited Government Christmas Party
Tim attended the Minnesotans for Limited Government Christmas party on December 1, 2009... Read more

November 22 - Emmer Strategy Meeting
Tim attended a "Tom Emmer for Minnesota Governor" strategy meeting last night at... Read more

November 20 - A Thanksgiving Reflection
Nadine and I want to say a great Thanksgiving to everyone. Our country is challenged by many forces from within in 2009... Read more

October 27 - Tim Utz Endorses Tom Emmer for Governor of Minnesota
Tim Utz, candidate for Minnesota House 50-A in 2012 is pleased to endorse Tom Emmer for Governor of Minnesota. Tom has shown his commitment... Read more

October 24 - When Have We Had Enough?
The United States Treasury is scheduled to sell $182,000,000,000.00 in bonds next week a record amount... Read more

October 10 - Tim Utz Attends State Republican Convention
Tim Utz, along with his wife, Nadine, and several campaign staff members joined other Republican delegates from around the state on... Read more

September 21 - Sun Focus Press Coverage
On Monday September 21, 2009, the Sun Focus newspaper placed a YouTube... Read more

September 20 - Puerto Del Sol Spanish Independence Day Party
Puerto Del Sol, 38th and Central in Columbia Heights had a successful day celebrating Mexican Independence Day... Read more

August 27 - Minnesota State Fair Garage Logic
Tim Utz and Mona spent August 27, 2009 at the Minnesota State Fair. Mona met with the staff of KSTP to... Read more

August 20, 2009 - BPOU Joint Picnic
BPOU in a joint effort with 54A & B and 50A & B hosted a "Picnic in the Park" on the evening of Thursday... Read more

August 8 - Youth for Tim Utz Car Wash
The youth for Tim joined together on August 8, 2009 by hosting a car wash. We had perfect weather for the event... Read more

July 23 - Endless Federal Debt
The United States Treasury announced today that they intend to sell a record $115,000,000,000.00 in bonds... Read more

July 6, 2009 - Minnesotans for Limited Government
Tim and Nadine Utz, along with several campaign staff attended the Minnesotans for Limited Government... Read more

July 5 - STP "See the People"
Mona and I traveled in the campaign bus within the 50A district inside the streets of 40th, Reservoir, 27th and Arthur... Read more

July 1 - Legislative Cross Voting
Initially, Tim Utz candidate for House District 50-A, noticed irregularities in voting while observing current House District 50-A Representative Carolyn Laine during House floor sessions... Read more

June 17 - Homeowner Fundraiser Forum
On June 15, 2009 the campaign staff hosted a homeowner’s forum to provide information to participants in the district on home ownership issues... Read more

June 8 - Mona Anderson Promoted to Campaign Manager
Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans is pleased to announce the promotion of Mona Anderson... Read more

May 23 - Fascism, Communism and the American Outcry?
A report appeared on Bloomberg.com today that the Federal government is developing plans to dictate an overhaul... Read more

May 22 - Poor Always with You
I direct my comments today to the 87% of Americans who claim to be Christians. I welcome the balance... Read more

May 16 - Tim Utz Endorses Barb Davis White for Minnesota Senate 50
The Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans is pleased to announce the endorsement of Barb Davis White for Minnesota Senate 50. Barb Davis White has accepted... Read more

May 12 - Special Guest of Republican Caucus
Today I had the special privilege of being a guest of the Minnesota House Republican Caucus meeting... Read more

May 12 - Minnesota House Floor Guest
Today, while at the State Capital, I spent some time conversing with Representative Bob Gunther (R) District: 24A... Read more

May 11 - CCCR Official Campaign Drink
Picking an official drink for our campaign became an important discussion during our campaign meeting today... Read more

May 11 - Tim Utz Endorses Dorothy Fleming for State Republican Party Deputy Chair
Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans announces Tim Utz endorsement of Dorothy Fleming for Minnesota State Republican Party Deputy Chair... Read more

May 7 - Republican Congressional District 5 Convention
On Saturday, May 2, 2009, around 175 delegates met to choose new leadership for the next two years in CD5... Read more

May 3 - Tim Utz Endorses Dave Thompson for State Republican Party Chairman
Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans announces Tim Utz's endorsement of Dave Thompson for Minnesota State Republican Party Chairman... Read more

March 24 - Empty Bowl Fundraiser
Tim Utz participated in the Empty Bowls fundraiser supporting local food shelf... Read more

February 18, 2009 - Tim Utz to Present at Osseo City Hall Meeting
Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans is pleased to announce House District 50-A Candidate for 2012, Tim Utz and campaign manager... Read more

January 22 - Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans Sponsor Booth at Gun and Knife Show
Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans is pleased to sponsor a booth this weekend for the Gun and Knife show... Read more

January 6 - Spending Reductions, Not on Opening Session
I attended the opening session of Minnesota House on January 6, 2009. Pomp and tradition abounded today along with House opening business... Read more

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2008 News

December 23 - The Parricidal Twin? K-12 Education
Unfortunately, in life anomalies occur during human conception. Twin conception can result in an incomplete twin absorbing life from the healthy twin....Read more

December 22 - Toyota Wows
Toyota announced their first forecast losses in 71 years.. Time to blame the unions and their over priced contracts...Read more

December 21 - Peter G. Peterson Foundation
A member of our campaign came across the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. The website provides information on the United States Federal government... Read more

December 20 - Campaign on the Air
On Saturday December 20th 2008, the Tim Utz for House campaign manager Nick Quade, spent the 6:00PM hour on KTLK 100.3 FM with Sue Jeffers... Read more

December 18 - CCCR Campaign Fundraiser
CCCR is pleased to host a campaign fundraiser for Tim’s 2012 election campaign... Read more

December 10 - Out of Control
In spite of a court order in 2007 and a governor’s veto in May of 2008, the Minnesota Department of Health continues to violate the Rule of Law.... Read more

December 4 - 2012 House Candidate for 50-A Tim Utz
Today we received the bad news of a looming Minnesota state budget debt of $5,200,000,000.00 for the next biennium... Read more

November 5 - Thank You!
Tim and Nadine want to thank all our supporters in this election. We had a special group of constitutional Americans... Read more

November 4 - Election Night Event
Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans is proud to announce our election night party location... Read more

October 31 - Halloween
We had a great time traveling around the district on Halloween... Read more

October 12 - St. Anthony Candidate Forum
“We the People” of House District 50-A have a clear choice to make on the direction we want in Minnesota leadership... Read more

October 12 - TIME TO BELIEVE: Faith in Democracy
Minnesota House of Representative District 50A Candidate Tim Utz is attending the Isaiah’s “TIME TO BELIEVE” Faith in Democracy, held on Sunday... Read more

October 11 - Tim Utz Speaks at Local House Party
Tim speaking to some guests at a local house party on October 11th... Read more

October 11 - Taking the House District 50A Campaign to the Streets
Virtually every day we all travel around the district. The campaign staff has sent Tim on a coordinated street... Read more

October 9 - Mayors Forum
The New Brighton city hall is hosting the “Mayors Forum” for House District 50 A and B... Read more

October 6 - Tim Utz Endorses Barb Davis White
Tim Utz is pleased to announce his endorsement of Barb Davis White for Congressional District 5... Read more

October 6 - Tim Utz Receives NRA Endorsement
The Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans is very pleased to receive an endorsement for Tim Utz from the National Rifle Association-PVF... Read more

October 3 - 31 Days to Election Day
With only 31 days until election day, the Tim Utz campaign bus made a stop at the Fridley High School Homecoming football game... Read more

September 27 - Minnesota State Spending
A little research on the Minnesota state web site I gathered the following information... Read more

August 31 - Ron Paul Visit
Ron Paul former 2008 Presidential Candidate, lifetime Constitutional Republican is coming to Columbia Heights... Read more

August 30 - Tim Utz Campaign Yard Signs Available
The Campaign Committee for Constitutional Republicans is glad to announce we have yard signs available... Read more

August 25 - Tim Utz Interviewed by KSTP Garage Logic
Tim was a guest on KSTP “Garage Logic” Radio today. Joe Soucheray, Mayor of Garage Logic USA... Read more

August 24 - Tim Utz for Minnesota House of Representative District 50A Meet and Greet
We had our first successful Sunday afternoon Campaign “street side meet and greet”. From 1:00PM to 3:00 PM Tim spent time... Read more

August 18 - A Sad Day
Our campaign staff member and events planner, John Paulson lost a dear relative this morning in Akin, Minnesota... Read more

August 16 - Bus Campaign Road Trip
Our first official Saturday bus road trip through House District 50-A had several adventures. Wes provided the driving skills today and provided Tim plenty of opportunity to exit... Read more

August 13 - Town Hall Meeting at Yaffa Grill and Hookah Bar
The Tim Utz for House campaign, HD 50-A, is proud to announce a Town hall meeting Wednesday August 13... Read more

August 12 - Tim Utz's Speech at City Council Meeting
Watch the video of Tim Utz's speech at the Columbia Heights City Council Meeting on July 14, 2008... Read more

August 5 - Tim Utz Receives Ron Paul Endorsement
On August 5th Tim Utz received Ron Paul's Endorsement from Dr. Paul's Liberty Political Action Committee... Read more

August 2 - Tim Utz's New Campaign Bus
The campaign has its new office mobile campaign headquarters. You will see it cruising the streets of Columbia Heights, Fridley... Read more

August 1 - St. Anthony Parade
We had a good turn out at the St. Anthony VillageFest parade. It was a beautiful evening... Read more

July 30 - Town Hall Meeting at Puerto del Sol
The Tim Utz for House campaign, HD 50-A, is proud to announce a Town Hall meeting Thursday... Read more

July 24 - Town Hall Meeting at Dick's Place
The Tim Utz for House campaign, HD 50-A, is proud to announce a Town hall meeting Thursday, July 24th... Read more

July 4 - Fourth of July Celebration
Nadine and Tim took some time off from the campaign trail Friday July 4th to be with family... Read more

June 27 - Columbia Heights Parade
Thanks for all who participated in the parade. The rain showers quit just in time for our first major campaign adventure this year... Read more

June 24 - Tim Utz Receives Republican Party Endorsement
Tim received the Republican Party endorsement at the HD50A Endorsing Convention... Read more

June 6 - Fridley Parade
Thanks for all who participated in the parade. It was our first campaign event and unfortunately we didn't get in the parade... Read more

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