7/10-11 – Andover Family Fun Fest, Corner of Hanson & Crosstown, nr. Andover City Hall – Booth, both days. July 11th, Saturday Parade: Line-up starts at 9:30, Parade starts at 11am
7/18 – East Bethel Booster Days, 22266 Palisade St NE, EB Booster Pk West – Booth; Parade. July 18th, Saturday Parade. Line-up starts 3pm; parade starts at 4pm
7/21-26 – Anoka County Fair, Anoka Fair Grounds – Grand Stand Donuts Booth, all days.
Ice Cream Socials are coming to our neighborhoods this summer. This space will soon link to a full schedule of parties where you can meet your neighbors and our local candidates for the November Elections.
(All Democratic and non-partisan candidates who filed with the Sec’y of State’s office; some candidates without websites or contact information were omitted.)
Anoka Mayor (nonpartisan) * Phil Rice – * Erik Skogquist –
Ramsey City Council (nonpartisan) * Justin Dahl, Member-at-Large – * Kelly Muchowski, Member-at-Large – * Debra Musgrove, Member-at-Large – Website, * Nate Truesdell, Ward 1 – Facebook * Victor Jumah, Ward 3 – Issues, Website, Events * Dan Specht, Ward 3 – Issues, Website
St. Francis City Council (nonpartisan; elect two) * Tina Carroll, Member-at-Large – * Denny Christenson, Member-at-Large – * Maralynn Kubacki, Member-at-Large – * Kevin Robinson, Member-at-Large – * Mike Rodger, Member-at-Large –
St. Francis Mayor (nonpartisan) * Aaron Hill – * Sarah Udvig – * Mark Vogel –
Anoka County Commissioners (nonpartisan) * Wayne J. Grimmer, District 1 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events * John Heinrich, District 1 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events * Regan Birr, District 2 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events * Brian Kirkham, District 2 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events * Melissa “Mel” Lawlis, District 3 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events * Jeff Reinert, District 3 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events * Kevin Ryan, District 3 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events * Jennifer (Jenny) Geisler, District 4 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook * Jerry Koch, District 4 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events * Michael Nordstrom, District 4 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events
Governor * Amy Klobuchar, DFL Endorsed – Issues, Platform, Website, Events, Facebook and Ben Schierer * Bill E. Gates, Jr., DFL – and Leah Harris * Kobey J. Layne, DFL – and Paul Ference
For those who want *more information about their candidates,* the League of Women Voters Education Fund presents the websitehttps://www.vote411.org/.Learn who the Primary candidates are in your precinct, what their positions are, how to register, how and when to vote, how the Primary works, and more.
Greetings, DFL Friends—
Campaign season is starting to heat up! SD31 now has an endorsed candidate in all 3 of our major races— Brian Walker was endorsed for State House in SD-31A (Ramsey and most of Andover) at our monthly meeting last Wednesday night! And we have a major Education initiative happening RIGHT NOW in our area. We need all concerned to SIGN THE PETITION to obtain a public vote on funding for Anoka-Hennepin Schools. See details below. All the while craziness and hatred keep on holding the day among MAGA leadership, but there are cracks in the wall as rational republicans begin to take the risk of resisting Trump on key issues. SD31 is preparing a sign drive to get out issue-related signs to help spark interest BEFORE the rush of candidate signs. Some of the sign messages are listed below. Let us know if you want a sign! (sd31dfl@gmail.com) So let’s get out and turn our dismay into hope and our hope into action!
DFL Senate District 31 represents a unique blend of rural and suburban communities with unique challenges. We are everyday citizens of this district who are motivated by Minnesota community values and principles.
We work to help bring about change, to make our communities better places to live for our kids, our neighbors and ourselves.
Our first job is to build a group who will find, support, and elect candidates who promote our values.
Senate District 31 DFL was formed early in 2022 after the 2020 Census redistricting. We engage in a range of social and planning meetings, fundraising events, communication and education efforts, and service activities.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a statement that he’s “heartbroken and frankly shocked” by the GOP’s decision to hold a moment of silence of Chauvin.
“To honor the man convicted of murdering George Floyd– days after the very anniversary of that terrible day – is an act of profound cruelty to the Floyd family and to every Minnesotan who believes in accountability under law,” Ellison said.
—Bring Me the News – Minnesota
Governor Walz: Melissa and Mark remind us that public service is not just for elected officials—it’s for all of us. I have proclaimed June as Public Service Month and encourage all Minnesotans to do an act of service in their honor. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BEBDzSuae/
No Kings Protests in Minneapolis on March 28, 2026.
Take Action with People Power United Minnesota (**Not Connected to SD 31**)
**Interest Form** – Provided by People Power United
Sign up with People Power United in Minnesota.
They are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change and work to make it happen.
In this community, People Power will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!
Fill out this interest form and they will contact you when there are actions you can take to help fight for freedom and equal rights, in person and online!
