Wishek will host the District 28 convention of the North Dakota Republican Party this weekend.

The event will be held Sunday at the American Legion Hall, 819 2nd Ave N.

It begins at 5 p.m. with a BBQ dinner fundraiser, featuring U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, as guest speaker.

"This is a big deal for our community," says Jim Weber, of Wishek, who serves as District 28 GOP vice chairman.

Wishek is centrally-located within the district and has hosted the endorsing convention for decades.

In addition to Cramer, who is seeking re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Weber says several Republican officials at the state, district and local levels will be on hand.

Following the meal, District 28 party members will select delegates for the state Republican Convention. It is scheduled for April 6-8 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks.