Hexes and prayers flung around at Clay County GOP caucus

[Scott Alan Swaggerty]

None of the roughly 70 people attending the Clay County GOP caucus likely expected to be on the receiving end of a curse.

“I’m a witch,” the person exclaimed. “I hex all of you!”

The crowd stirred after hearing the words. When the person ultimately left, a man in the crowd called on the group to take a minute to pray.

“We cancel that curse, that hex, in Jesus’s name,” the man said. “Amen,” the crowd replied.

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/04/a-hex-and-prayers-at-clay-county-republican-caucus

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. Republican gathering goes off the rails as 'witch' casts spell: 'Cancel that curse!'

This made me smile

A gathering of local Minnesota Republican Party officials went off the rails this week after a self-described "witch" trolled their meeting by placing a "curse" on them — and the Republicans in attendance appeared to take it at least somewhat seriously.

— Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2026-02-05T04:00:21.749Z

https://www.rawstory.com/minnesota-gop-2675090442

A gathering of local Minnesota Republican Party officials went off the rails this week after a self-described "witch" trolled their meeting by placing a "curse" on them — and the Republicans in attendance appeared to take it at least somewhat seriously.

According to Minnesota Public Radio, "Seated around the Dilworth Elementary School Cafeteria, attendees listened as a volunteer read the results of the straw poll for the gubernatorial candidates. Kendall Qualls led with 30 votes, the speaker announced, with Mike Lindell trailing by 23 votes. As soon as Lindell’s vote tally was read, a cackle began to emerge from the far side of the room."

The individual, "wearing a green cape with a cross dangling from a chain around their neck and carrying a red cane," was escorted out of the premises, as he shouted that those in attendance are responsible for the federal agent-involved fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti with their votes to put President Donald Trump in power.

“I’m a witch,” said the person on the way out. “I hex all of you!”

After these words, said the report, "the crowd stirred," and "a man in the crowd called on the group to take a minute to pray." He said, “We cancel that curse, that hex, in Jesus’s name.”

The crowd proclaimed "Amen," and gave their blessings in the hope that the "witch" would change their ways.

[yellowcanine]

2. A hex may not be that easy to neutralize.

They need to bury an eye of newt under an oak tree during a full moon. A prayer won’t cut it.

[Norrrm]

3. Somewhat vague. What is the horrible result of a hex?

[littlemissmartypants]

4. Whatever you believe it to be. 🪄💫

[Norrrm]

6. ...ay, there's the rub!

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Ok, NPR...

Caucus organizers said that was the first time the event had even been interrupted by a heckler. They said the person didn’t leave behind their observer form to attend, which may leave the alleged witch’s identity a mystery.

Cracker Jack reporting. Didn't even bother to try to interview the witch for a balanced perspective.