Action 4 Liberty’s annual Christmas party was a major success! Getting grassroots Patriots together is critical in the battle to save our state!

Liberty lovers from across the state were able to listen to some fantastic speakers, make connections with other Patriots, participate in silent and live auctions, and even have a chance to win several firearms. Action 4 Liberty’s community of support are the most politically astute and politically active in our state. As a grassroots organization, A4L knows we would be nothing without the help from our great supporters.

The event featured speakers like: MAGA Jesse, A4L founder Jake Duesenberg, A4L President Erik Mortensen, A4L event coordinator (superstar volunteer) Lisa Recksiedler, former CD1 MNGOP Exec. Committeewoman Wendy Phillips, and legendary My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell.

Lindell captured the attention of all in the banquet hall by getting the crowd laughing, thinking, and imagining a new path forward for Minnesota. From topics like election integrity to Somali fraud, Lindell proved that he is not another career politician who is afraid of their own shadow. Lindell is going to be a bold, no-nonsense candidate who appeals directly to the interests of America First conservatives. With over 1.5M Trump voters in MN in 2024, Lindell may be the only candidate who can get each of those voters off the couch in 2026.

Mike Lindell also made MAJOR news at the Christmas party by signing A4L’s signature Never Again Pledge! Lindell is showing voters that he wants to give himself and the Governor’s office LESS power, he clearly sees that the covid tyranny can never happen again! See below:

Patriots were also able to enjoy a lovely, Jesus-inspired message from Wendy Phillips. In her speech, she recounts her prayers to God and a desire to do his will. Through her prayers and spiritual intuitions, Wendy Phillips announced that she felt called to seek public office. Phillips announced that she would soon be forming an exploratory committee for the office of Minnesota Secretary of State, a position she has already established credibility for herself as an election integrity champion by fighting for the disenfranchised delegates of Otter Tail County by serving as a neutral chair of their convention. Phillips has shown a willingness to hold her own side accountable and many Patriots will be excited to follow her campaign.

Action 4 Liberty also chose to honor several attendees, volunteers, and Patriots at our event with annual awards. See who A4L congratulated with the following awards:

Dennis Wolf Award - Colton McCarroll

This award is dedicated to Patriots who take local action to fight back against big government politicians. Wolf had fought against his neighborhood being taken by eminent domain and Colton Mc has earned this award by fighting in the same vein. Colton and hundreds of Patriots in Itasca County fought back against Itasca County’s insane 10% property tax hike. Due to Colton and other Patriots’ efforts, the tax has been reduced. While the fight is still ongoing, Itasca residents were extremely impressed with Colton’s poise and his hardline conservative principles.

Top Activist: Liberty Longbeard

Liberty Longbeard/Paul Tuschy is one of the most dedicated, long-standing liberty champions in Minnesota. Tuschy estimates that he has door knocked over a quarter-million doors in the past two decades. In 2025, Liberty Longbeard led a crew of door-knockers and phone callers for various A4L projects, most notably our efforts in radical leftist Sen. Aric Putnam’s area of St. Cloud, knocking and calling thousands in the district. A few petitions pushed by Tuschy in St. Cloud include to lower taxes, to commission a Charlie Kirk statue, and to end free college for illegal aliens. Very few people can say they’ve put in the hours that Liberty Longbeard has in fighting to save our state.

Top Activist: Diane Webb Skillings

Diane Webb Skillings is a rock-solid conservative who successfully blocked RINO Ron Kresha from winning the Republican endorsement for reelection in 2024. Diane went on to be in the closest legislative primary in the state despite the over $10K spent against her by the corrupt HRCC. Webb Skillings has refused to back down and has remained a hard-working conservative activist.

Activist of the Year: Lisa Recksiedler

Lisa Recksiedler is the cream of the crop when it comes to political activists. Action 4 Liberty is extremely lucky to have someone as dedicated, honest, principled, and professional as Lisa. Year after year, Lisa has been a rockstar for A4L to help plan and run events like the Christmas Party, our epic state fair booths, and all kinds of other events we throw. There are not many types like Lisa in this world and Action 4 Liberty is grateful to honor her with such a deserving reward.

The auction was a lot of fun for Patriots to participate in. This year, A4L brought out our classic state fair "Walz Lies" fans to serve as auction paddles. Senator Nathan Wesenberg (SD10) got in the spirit by auctioning off a beaver necktie that he wore on the Senate floor in protest to the outrageous law banning beaver eating. Wesenberg even lost his Christmas-inspired jacket in the auction with Patriots wanting the whole wardrobe! See below:

Action 4 Liberty would like to sincerely thank all who attended our Christmas party and keep our organization moving. We are constantly punching above our weight and building the best conservative movement in our state. Congratulations to action/firearm winners and we appreciate all of the Patriots who support our cause. We can’t wait to see everyone again next year and we will keep up our fight to protect liberty for the next generation.