The Turning Point USA event scheduled for this Monday at the University of Minnesota will still go ahead, despite the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk last week in Utah.

In an announcement Wednesday, the conservative youth organization confirmed that the "American Comeback Tour" event at the Northrop Auditorium will proceed as planned.

It will be presented by Michael Knowles, a host for right-wing media company The Daily Wire, and feature a "candid conversation about conservative values, followed by a live Q&A session."

"This is the event that was originally scheduled with Charlie Kirk before he was assassinated," the listing says. "Turning Point USA is committed to keeping his legacy alive and continuing all of his events."

Tickets are free but attendees must register in advance,

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