My story a few days back about Brown County County Commission Candidate & right-winger Kyler Dinger attacking his opponents and generally being a jerk has found it’s way onto the website for the Aberdeen Insider newspaper:
He said that he, Carl Perry, Logan Manhart, Chris Reeder and Duane Sutton are on the right, or conservative side, while Michael Carlsen, Katie Washnok, JD Wangsness and Steve Roseland are on the left side.
Carlsen said Dinger’s description is “narrow-minded,” while Sutton lamented the situation, saying the divide is hurting the party and only benefiting Democrats.
and..
Dinger called Carlsen, Washnok, Wangsness and Roseland “Zoo Rats,” a reference to a meet-and-greet event they’re having at the Zoo Bar.
and..
Dinger’s comments caught the attention of Republican blogger Pat Powers, who then noted that Dinger pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of illegal dumping in 2020.
That doesn’t reflect well on somebody who now wants to be on the Brown County Commission, Powers said on his Dakota War College blog.
Read the entire story here (subscription required)
Speaking of Zoo Rats, the “Real Republican Party” event being held tomorrow night at the Zoo in Aberdeen is getting some chatter. In case you missed the invite..
I’ve been seeing #ZooRats4Life hastags in conversations, and the hottest political item being talked about among politicos this week with a relation to the Aberdeen Area are the Zoo Rat T-shirts that are rumored to be available at the event.
I want a shirt. I had one member of the legislature comment that he can’t be there in person, but will be there in spirit, because he may have spent an evening or two there while in college. And he wants a t-shirt. I don’t dare tell my own spouse, as an Aberdeen resident at one time, she spent her first year at Northern as a music major, and probably showed her face in there a time or two. And I’m sure she will want one.
The big thing for Republicans is they like a good Republican Party. So, if you’re in the area Thursday night, head down to the Zoo Bar from 5:00-9:00 PM, and go enjoy yourself. Listen to some great music, and find out about the Real Republican Party candidates.
And in the process, all the better if you have fun, and your presence gives right-winger Kyler Dinger a big fat middle-finger!
Because it’s about supporting Republicans, and not his toxic brand of politics!
I’m so disappointed in Duane Sutton. I used to respect the guy but the way he has kowtowed to the anti-pipeline crazies has been embarrassing for our county. Duane must have forgotten about the silent majority. Now he’s thrown himself in with the whackadoodles to help form the Axis of Idiots. I hope him and the rest of the ship of fools sink this election cycle. As a proud Republican, I would rather have a Democrat than Duane or the other morons he has teamed up with representing me. Maybe it’s time to register as an Independant, at least until our Republican officials get their brains back.
You guys don’t know the half of it when it comes to Sutton. His list of dirty deals and backstabbing is more than a mile long, written in 12 point font.
Duane Sutton is out for the good of Duane Sutton, and Duane Sutton only. This election and him joining the axis of idiots is the most blatant example. Take note Brown County.
IYKYK
Please share as voters in Brown County would like to know. Didn’t know about this.
I’ll be there, I can’t wait! Had a few friends who were still undecided about where their votes would go — they made that decision easy.
This Perry, Manhart, Reder, Sutton, Dinger “team” are not part of the solution, they are very clearly thee problem.
And this is more than politics – I’ve known Lowell Punt dang near since he opened the doors at the Zoo – you’re hard pressed to find someone who silently and selflessly does more for our community!
Insulting the Zoo is insulting the entire Aberdeen Community!
It’s time to take out the trash in Northeast SD!
See you at the Zoo, Rat Pack!
Not a single person here but Katie ?
It truly is disappointing that Commish Sutton has started to fall in line with this group. Might I remind everyone here who has short memories. Mr Sutton voted against an abortion bill in South Dakota….not as conservative as you may think there guys!
For Reference:
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Vote/58195
I was going to say that Sutton was always among the more moderate/liberal when he was in the Legislature… which makes the whole conservative thing rather recent for him.
“Axis of Idiots” Good one!
I think Axis of Idiots should be the term to describe the Al Novstrup wing of the GOP in Brown County.
Is that you Cory?
The zoo is empty there will be lots of shirts for a good will donation it appears
Didn’t the event end before 9pm?
Seems you showed up a little late.
I went. The band was great! It was pretty packed when I was there at 6:00, you know, when the event was actually going on….
The Zoo not only had great wings, but they make a mean taco, too. Impressive!
And don’t worry – I got a shirt, but they were already out of XLs when I got there. Eat three tacos and wear a XXL!
Sorry you missed it, troll!
Wasn’t the party over before 9? Looks like you were a little late.
Place was pretty packed when I was there at 6:00. Great band!
Maybe 15 people 🤣
Not according to the pictures and videos I’ve seen posted. Kyler is that you? Haven’t you learned your lesson yet??