Bernie Sanders event in Coeur d’Alene next week; presidential hopeful won’t attend

Update 4:50 p.m.

We just heard from local organizers, who said Bernie Sanders won’t attend the event held in Coeur d’Alene next week.

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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is making an unlikely campaign stop in North Idaho next week.

The “Feel the Bern Salsa and Chili Cook-Off” begins at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene. Music and guest speakers are also planned.

The event will start with a walk around Tubbs Hill at 2:30 p.m. It’s open to all Bernie 2016 supporters, according to a campaign news release.

Attendees are requested to RSVP at www.BernieSanders.com . Questions about the cookoff can be directed to Jeremiah Brunelle at hippesthippi@aol.com .