Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Fargo Lincoln Day Dinner—where Republican values and a good dose of laughter come together. Set in the beautiful John and Lucile McCormick Hall at the St. Paul’s Newman Center, this signature event celebrates Republican values, community, and leadership.
We are honored to welcome Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak as our keynote speaker, offering timely insights and inspiration grounded in strong conservative leadership. Adding to the evening’s energy, nationally known comedian, Jeremy Nunes, the mayor of comedy, will provide clean, relatable humor that keeps the night light, engaging, and entertaining.
Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner catered by the Newman Center’s acclaimed in-house chef, along with a cash bar available throughout the evening. Whether you come for the message, the conversation, or the laughter, the Lincoln Day Dinner promises to be a meaningful and memorable night. Reserve your seat and be part of an evening that celebrates the Republican Party and the legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
HOSTED BY THE DISTRICT 44 REPUBLICANS
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak is a fourth-generation North Dakotan, proudly representing North Dakota’s people, values, and traditions in Washington, D.C. Julie has 30 years of experience in business and public service. Most recently, she completed 12 years as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission. In that role, she helped deliver North Dakota families and businesses the lowest utilities services costs in the nation, permitted more than $15 billion in energy infrastructure projects, and advocated for reliability-based market reforms as a liaison to the 15-state grid operator MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). Julie rose to several national and regional leadership positions in the energy sector, including president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), a post she completed in November 2024. Julie has been a national advocate for the responsible, aggressive energy development that is necessary for economic growth, public safety and national security.
Jeremy Nunes has been performing standup comedy for over 24 years. His Dry Bar Comedy Special, Neighborhood Sasq-Watch, is one of the highest rated episodes on the platform. Nunes also released an Amazon Prime special titled Who's With Me?! He has appeared in The Layover, The Break-Up, Last Comic Standing, Final Witness, 2 PBS mini-series, Comcast on Demand, a National Geographic Special and heard on ESPN Radio. Nunes is also one of the most requested comedians by Sirius/XM Satellite Radio listeners. He even wrote a best-selling book about his experiences as mayor of the small-town of Dawson, Illinois titled You Can’t Write City Hall. His ability to blend comedy with his political experiences have led to regular appearances on Newsmax, Huckabee, and Middle America Media. This one-of-a-kind act is a must see… Who’s with me?!
Austen Schauer is the Business Development Manager at ProSource Professional Recruiters, where he focuses on building strong relationships and connecting organizations with top talent. He earned his Associate of Arts from Dickinson State College and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Dakota. Austen has a long history of service and community involvement, including youth and prison ministry, and volunteering with the Salvation Army, Feed My Starving Children, and Fisher House. He has been married to his wife, Angela, for many years and together they have three children and ten grandchildren. Austen has served in the North Dakota House since 2019.
Doors open. Cash bar available.
Dinner catered by the acclaimed in-house chef at the St. Paul's Newman Center.
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak will provide inspiring comments. Entertainment provided by Jeremy Nunes, the mayor of comedy. Representative Austen Schauer will be our emcee for the evening.
A solid, trustworthy level—perfect for individuals, small businesses, or supporters who want to make a meaningful impact. Our Honest Abe Sponsors receive a reserved table for 8 and recognition in the event program.
For those who want to go beyond just attending and help build the success of the event—just like Lincoln built his own path. Our Rail Splitter Sponsors receive a reserved table for 8, recognition in the event program with a larger font or logo, a verbal thank you from the stage, and name or logo on event signage.
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