2005 PATRIOT APPRECIATION PICNIC PHOTOS On Saturday, July 30, AM1280 The Patriot held its annual "Patriot Appreciation Picnic" at Staring Lake Park in Eden Praire. Hundreds of folks showed up to take part in a wonderful catered lunch, free Patriot frisbees, door prizes, and watch live broadcasts David Strom Live and The Northern Alliance Radio Network. Several of our local elected officials were called on to take part. On the left, State Senator David Hann talks education with Margaret Martin, Cheri Pierson Yecke, and Taxpayers League President David Strom (David Strom's show can be heard on AM 1280 every Saturday from 9 AM to noon). Also appearing on the air were former Representative Peter Adolphson, and City Council members Phil Young and Brad Aho

Former Hennepin County Board candidate John Knight visits with Eden Prairie City Councilmember Brad Aho. Knight is a Minnetonka attorney who is emerging as a key advocate for a requiring a referendum before allowing Hennepin County to spend tax dollars on new stadiums for professional sports.

Former Representative Peter Adolphson (second from left) discusses America's military capabilities with the Northern Alliance radio network bloggers. From left to right, King Banaian (SCSU Scholars), Peter Adolphson, Ed Morrisey (Captain's Quarters), Brian "St. Paul" Ward (Fraters Libertas), and Mitch Berg (Shot in the Dark). The Northern Alliance Radio Network is on every Saturday from noon to 3 PM. John Hinderaker (Powerline) joined the group later. John's report on the event has even more photos.

Eden Praire City Councilmember Phil Young was on hand with his son Riley. Phil was on the show "Taxpayers League Live! with David Strom".

U.S. Representative Mark Kennedy discusses issues with constituents and was the featured guest on the Northern Alliance radio broadcast. Kennedy discussed issues ranging from the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings, stem cell research, the current race to succeed him in the sixth district, and CAFTA.

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