Charlie Kirk's Organization Makes Stop at U of M Campus
Turning Point USA honors slain co-founder Charlie Kirk with a tribute and continues its American Comeback Tour featuring Michael Knowles at a sold-out event.
- On Monday, Turning Point USA will resume 'The American Comeback Tour' at the University of Minnesota's Northrop Auditorium with Michael Knowles and a tribute to Charlie Kirk, co‑founder.
- On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University, and Erika Kirk was named CEO as Turning Point USA vowed to continue the American Comeback Tour.
- Security measures and logistics included heavy security by Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Minneapolis Police and University of Minnesota Police; the sold-out event required preregistration, matching ID, and east doors open at 5:30 p.m.
- Turning Point USA reported more than 54,000 requests for new chapters since Kirk's death, and Michael Knowles said, `I will give a tribute to Charlie and then we will open up the floor to an open conversation.`
- The tour will continue through Monday, Nov. 10, with about a dozen stops including Virginia Tech on Sept. 24 and a final appearance at UC Berkeley.
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Minnesotans mourn Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA event at U of M - Albert Lea Tribune
More than 1,600 people gathered Monday at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium for “The American Comeback Tour” — the college event originally hosted by Charlie Kirk. Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator and author, took to the stage to honor Kirk and take questions at the Turning Point USA event. Kirk, 31, the founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on Sept. 10 by a gunman during the tour’s kickoff event at Utah Valle…
After honoring the memory of its founder Charlie Kirk, murdered last September 10 during an event at the University of Utah in a crime of political hatred that shocked the country, Turning Point USA resumed its university tour with Michael Knowles, commentator and presenter of the Daily Wire.
Turning Point USA Forges Ahead with Event Amid Co-Founder's Tragic Loss - Real News Now
The organization Turning Point USA is poised to host its inaugural event on campus in the aftermath of the tragic assassination of its co-founder. Resolutely, the conservative group has affirmed its plans to continue with a highly anticipated event part of ‘The American Comeback Tour,’ scheduled to occur at the University of Minnesota in the forthcoming evening hours. Notably, the event has caught the public eye, attributing to its completely bo…
Turning Point USA Resumes Its College Campuses Tour
Turning Point USA on Monday relaunched its college campuses tour following the assassination of its founder, Charlie Kirk, at the tour’s first speaking event in Utah last week.Since Kirk’s death, the organization dedicated to promoting conservative ideals on college campuses has received more than 54,000 requests for new chapters, according to the organization.Erika Kirk, his widow, was named president and CEO of the organization shortly after h…
Tonight TPUSA Will Hold Its First University Event Since Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Here's Who Will Be Speaking
Turning Point USA will hold its first University campus event since Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University on September 10th. TPUSA has announced its Comeback Tour will begin tonight at the University of Minnesota. Michael Knowles from the Daily Wire will be the main speaker at the event. BREAKING: Tonight's Turning Point USA campus event at the University of Minnesota is "COMPLETELY FULL." It will be hosted by Michael Knowles. …
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