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Michigan county’s push to erect Charlie Kirk statue falls short as university says no
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A Michigan county’s effort to immortalize Charlie Kirk has failed.
Ferris State University recently declined to erect a statue of Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated a few weeks ago.
The effort was proposed by Mecosta County’s Board of Commissioners, who voted to contact Ferris State University President Bill Pink about advancing the process.
“We appreciated the communication from the Mecosta County Commission. The commission’s offer was thoughtfully considered, and President Pink provided members with a written response,” Ferris State University spokesperson Dave Murray told Fox News Digital.
Pink cited a policy from the university that will only allow statues of people who left an impact on the school in the letter.
Mecosta County Board members reportedly discussed erecting a bronze statue of Kirk’s likeness in partnership with Ferris State University’s art department. The statue was also going to include a plaque recognizing the collaboration between the board of commissioners and the university.
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“While we condemn all acts of violence and extend our sympathies regarding Mr. Kirk’s tragic death, the University follows a longstanding practice that limits statues on campus to individuals who have made significant, direct contributions to Ferris State University itself,” the letter stated.
The only statue dedicated to a person on campus is the founder, Woodbridge N. Ferris.
“During the Sept. 18 meeting of the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Chris Zimmerman, R-District 3, read the board a draft letter to send to Pink proposing a statue of Charlie Kirk be erected on the FSU campus. He also presented the board a picture of a similar statue, according to meeting minutes. The board approved sending the letter in a 5-1 vote,” the Detroit Free Press reported.
Billboard dedicated to Charlie Kirk. (Wayne Robinson)
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Board members reportedly discussed erecting a bronze statue of Kirk’s likeness in collaboration with Ferris State University’s art department. The statue was also going to include a plaque recognizing the collaboration between the board of commissioners and the university.
“Charlie’s gift of public speaking, debate style, and inspirational messages has influenced millions of people across our great nation. He had a real knack for engaging young people in civilized discussions on various topics that influenced public policy. As horrific as his assassination may be, we should not quickly forget his legacy,” the board of commissioners’ letter read.
Ever since Kirk was assassinated Sept. 10 during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, the organization has grown and received massive support.
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After Kirk’s massive memorial service on Sept. 13, TPUSA announced that it has received more than 120,000 inquiries from people wanting to start new campus chapters.
There have been other efforts to immortalize Kirk. Oklahoma officials reportedly want to enshrine Kirk’s legacy into public higher-education spaces within the state.
A highway in Clermont, Florida, is named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the conservative activist, who was assassinated on Sept. 10. (Lake County commissioners)
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
TPUSA operates 900 official college chapters and approximately 1,200 high school chapters.
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(WLUK) — Applications for Wisconsin’s 2026 elk season open next week.
The DNR says the application period begins Sunday, Mar 1 and will close on Sunday, May 31.
Selected applicants will be notified in early June.
For the third year in a row, there will be increased opportunity to pursue elk within the Central Elk Management Zone (formerly Black River Elk Range), as additional bull elk and antlerless harvest authorizations will be available through the state licensing system. The 2026 elk quota for the Central Elk Management Zone is six bull elk and six antlerless elk, up from a quota of four bull and five antlerless in 2025.
The Northern Elk Management Zone (formerly Clam Lake Elk Range) quota will be eight bull elk, subject to a 50% declaration by Ojibwe tribes.
During the open application period, applicants will have the choice to submit one bull elk license application and/or one antlerless elk license application, separately. Applicants can apply to any unit grouping with an associated quota for that authorization type (bull or antlerless). The order of drawing will be bull licenses first, followed by antlerless licenses. As a reminder, only one resident elk hunting license can be issued or transferred to a person in their lifetime, regardless of authorization type.
In 2026, there will be one continuous hunting season, opening Saturday, Oct. 17, and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 13, eliminating the split-season structure that was in effect from 2018-2025. This offers elk hunters more opportunities and flexibility to pursue elk in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin residents can submit elk license applications online through the Go Wild license portal or in person at a license sales agent. The application fee is $10 for each of the bull elk and antlerless elk drawings and is limited to one application per person, per authorization type. The DNR recommends that all applicants check and update their contact information to ensure contact with successful applicants.
For each application fee, $7 goes directly to elk management, monitoring and research. These funds also enhance elk habitat, which benefits elk and many other wildlife. If selected in the drawing, an elk hunting license costs $49.
Before obtaining an elk hunting license, all selected hunters must participate in a Wisconsin elk hunter education course. The class covers Wisconsin elk history, hunting regulations, biology, behavior and scouting/hunting techniques.
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