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MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 31 DFL

Ramsey, Andover, Oak Grove, Ham Lake, East Bethel, Linwood, and Athens Township

Of, By, and For the People!

As advocates and allies for the people of SD31 and all Minnesota, we stand for:
        • Integrity: Honesty, The Rule of Law & Ending Corruption
        • Compassion:  Affordability, Health Care for All
        • Better Communities:  Quality Public Education, Fighting Hatred
        • Stewardship: Caring for our Environment and Supporting our democratic Allies
 
 

Greetings DFL Friends—

The people of Hungary have just overwhelmingly defeated Orban after years of authoritarian rule — a great reminder of what the people, united, can do — “It CAN Happen here, too!”

So as we head into the next convention (State DFL- May 29-31) and then campaign season — let’s all remember the power that is in our hands.  Don’t let Trump’s never-ending chaos distract from what we need to be doing to shore up our state and country.  Every voice counts.  Be sure to raise yours from now until November! — including the May Day Strong protests on May 1 (see below).

And thanks to our CD6/State Convention Delegates and alternates for taking on that important part of the work.  Check out more about our SD31 Events and Candidates below and on our other pages.  And keep coming back to this, our website, VoteVlueMN.org!

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ANOKA RALLY FOR MAY DAY – WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES

May Day Rally in Anoka

REGISTRATION

 

DON’T MISS OUR 2026 CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES

Governor : Secretary of State : U.S. Senate : CD 6 : SD31 A : SD31 B

The nationwide general strike is planned for May 1st. It is modeled on the Day of Action organized by residents of Minnesota in January to spotlight the brutality carried out by federal DHS immigration enforcement officials. “No work, no school, no shopping. We’re going to show up and say we’re putting workers over billionaires and kings.”

Last year, there were hundreds of events for May Day across the nation. Celebrated around the world as International Workers’ Day, the focus was directed at the policies of the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which had slashed thousands of federal jobs. Organizers are hoping for even more participation this year. Organizers are planning for an even bigger turnout this year.

MayDayStrong.org has produced a thorough policy and resource manual about the core focus of May Day this year: the Real Affordability Agenda. This is a downloadable PDF document that explains in depth what is needed to solve the full range of the affordability crisis from universal childcare and fully-funded, equitable K-12 education to improved housing assistance and a thriving wage for all.

 

We meet:
The second Tuesday of each Month, 6-8 pm

Andover Community Center– Community Room A

URL: https://www.mobilize.us/dfl/event/926973/

Did You Miss the Greater MN Candidate Forum?  Watch Here!

 

No King’s! March 28 in Minneapolis. (c) The Artful Dodger’s Camera Emporium

Click Here for Map showing SD 31 after the 2020 Redistricting Cycle, provided by Ballotpedia Click Here to Find Your Polling Place

SELECTED UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, May 1
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Anoka Rally at Main St. and 3rd Ave., downtown Anoka
May Day Strong – Nationwide General Strike

Saturday, May 2
8:30 – 11:00 am, SD31 DFL Coffee Break at Starbucks, Andover Target
11:00 – 12:00 pm, Protest at Rep. Emmer’s Otsego Office

Tuesday, May 5
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Minnesota families say ICE out of schools!—Virtual Training by TakeAction Minnesota

Thursday, May 7
5:00 – 8:00 pm
DFL CD6 Unity Dinner in Ramsey—Tickets from Website

Saturday, May 9
8:30 – 11:00 am, SD31 DFL Coffee Break at Starbucks, Andover Target
10:00 – 12:00 pm, DFL Coffee Break at Ramsey Coborn’s
11:00 – 12:00 pm, Protest at Rep. Emmer’s Otsego Office

Monday, May 11
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Work Session – Anoka-Hennepin School Board
View live broadcast HERE

Tuesday, May 12
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ramsey City Council Meeting
View live broadcast HERE

Tuesday, May 12
6:00 – 8:00 pm
SD31 DFL Social Gathering and Business Meeting
Andover Community Center– Community Room A

Saturday, May 16
8:30 – 11:00 am, SD31 DFL Coffee Break at Starbucks, Andover Target
11:00 – 12:00 pm, Protest at Rep. Emmer’s Otsego Office

FULL CALENDAR
ABOUT US

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.

Check out our Blog Posts!

Check out the Newsletter Archive!

 

Daily:  10:45 AM  DFL Statewide Phone Call

Minnesota Congressional District 6
DFL Hopefuls for US Congress

Two candidates continue to actively seek endorsement for running in 2026 against Representative Tom Emmer. Click the buttonbelow for more information about each candidate. CD6 Convention on April 25, 2026, will make the final selection and endorsement. Watch for upcoming information about candidate events and public debates.  

DFL Candidate Bios

The Minnesota Senate District 31 DFL Convention

 
The Minnesota Senate District 31 DFL Convention was held on February 27, and it seems like it was a successful event with a good turnout. Some of the activities that took place during the convention include:
  • Voting on Resolutions: Delegates voted on resolutions to add to the State DFL Platform.
  • Endorsing Candidates: The district endorsed candidates for local races, including State House and Senate.
  • Electing Delegates: Delegates were elected to move on to the Congressional District and State Conventions.
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers were able to participate in various roles, including Directors, Outreach and Inclusion Officer, and more.

Upcoming Events:
 
  • CD6 Convention: The Congressional District 6 Convention is scheduled for April 25, 2026, where they will make the final selection and endorsement for the US Congress candidate.
  • Monthly Meetings: The SD31 DFL meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6-8 pm, at the Andover Community Center.
If you’re looking for more information about the convention or want to get involved with the SD31 DFL, you can check out their website or attend one of their upcoming meetings.

                                                                                                                      

There will be more observer visits to the Ramsey City Council. Watch for future posts and Calendar dates. ICE has not left Minnesota. Bring Me the News posts daily reports on ICE activity here.

Wise words about protest: "Because when those at the bottom move, those at the top fall." From the Contrarian on Substack, Nov 2025

Scene from No Kings! on March 28, 2026

No Kings Protests in Minneapolis on March 28, 2026.

READ MORE HAPPENINGS!

CHEERS, BIG WINS,
AND WORK NEEDED

New stories coming soon!

 

Music for the Resistance

(2/19/2026) John Pavlovitz, author on Substack of “The Beautiful Mess,” wrote in his column today about the musicians who have composed protest songs about ICE and Border Patrol agents bringing violence to the Twin Cities. From Springsteen (and now, U2) to local artists and others who perform online, Pavlovitz describes a wide range of artists with samples of their songs.

The Revolution Will Be Amplified: How Musicians Are Soundtracking the Resistance to Trump’s Fascism

 

Philadelphia Slavery Exhibit Removed by Trump Reinstalled for Now

(2/19/2026) An exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by President George Washington in Philadelphia is being reinstalled on Thursday, despite an ongoing legal fight between the city and the Trump administration. The exhibit was abruptly removed last month following an executive order by President Donald Trump.

AP News – Posted on LinkedIn

 

South Korean President Sentenced to Life in Prison for Leading Insurrection

(2/19/2026) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection on Thursday and sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024, a ruling that marks a dramatic culmination of the country’s biggest political crisis in decades.

AP News – Posted on LinkedIn

 

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