More than 2,000 people gathered Monday at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium for the “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 Valley University. Last Thursday, Colorado State University held the first stop of “The American Comeback Tour” since Kirk was killed.

Knowles used the beginning of his remarks to remember Kirk. “Charlie accomplished more in his 31 years than most people could accomplish in many lifetimes,” said Knowles. “His most public accomplishments were polit

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