Da urban Conservative: Wes Lund Unmasked A Candid Conversation on Rochester's Future

Wes Lund, a figure who has made a name for himself through his flamboyant and controversial displays during Rochester School Board and City Council meetings, recently took his political ambitions to a new level. Known for his theatrical protests—whether it was donning a Guy Fawkes mask to oppose mask mandates, sporting a tin-foil hat at council meetings, or reading from a Dr. Seuss book to mock political correctness—Lund has always been a master at drawing attention, albeit in polarizing ways.

Now, Lund has decided that simply being an agitator on the sidelines is not enough. He’s running for the Minnesota state legislature, challenging DFL Rep. Andy Smith in a race where he openly admits his chances are slim. Yet, Lund sees this campaign as more than just a bid for office—it's a stage where he can amplify his voice on the issues he believes matter most, even if it means courting controversy along the way.

Recently, Lund sat down with Chaz Neal, known to many as Da Urban Conservative, for an in-depth discussion about his campaign and the city of Rochester, MN—a city that has been both the backdrop and the target of many of his most provocative performances. The conversation delved into Lund’s motivations for running, his thoughts on the current political climate in Rochester, and his views on what he describes as the creeping influence of "wokeness" in local governance.

Lund didn’t hold back when discussing his frustrations with the direction in which Rochester is headed. He expressed concern over what he sees as a growing divide between elected officials and the everyday residents they are supposed to serve. For Lund, his campaign is a way to bridge that gap, even if his methods are unorthodox. He talked about the city’s challenges, including the balancing act between maintaining public safety and respecting individual freedoms—a topic that has clearly influenced many of his past public appearances.

The conversation also touched on some of Lund’s more controversial views, such as his outspoken criticism of Juneteenth, a holiday he believes serves more as an unnecessary government perk than a meaningful commemoration. Lund acknowledged that these views have made him a polarizing figure, but he defended them as honest expressions of his frustration with what he sees as misplaced priorities in local and national politics.

Perhaps the most revealing part of the interview was Lund’s reflection on his own tactics—why he has chosen to employ shock value and satire in his public appearances. He admitted that while his antics may seem extreme, they are, in his view, necessary to break through the noise and force people to pay attention. Lund argued that in an era of political correctness and media spin, sometimes the only way to get people to listen is to jolt them out of their complacency.

Throughout the conversation, it became clear that Lund’s run for office, while unlikely to succeed in terms of votes, is more about sending a message than winning a seat. He is determined to use his candidacy as a megaphone for his ideas, hoping to influence the political discourse in Rochester and beyond.

In his discussion with Chaz Neal, Wes Lund showcased the blend of irreverence and sincerity that has come to define him as a public figure. Whether one agrees with his methods or not, Lund’s campaign promises to be anything but boring, offering Rochester residents a front-row seat to his ongoing political theater. For those curious to see what makes Wes Lund tick, this conversation is an essential listen—revealing not just the man behind the mask, but the complex and sometimes contradictory motivations that drive him.