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SD31 DFL NEWS
September 2025
UPDATE 1: Ramsey Happy Days Sept 6! And Monthly Meeting Sept 9
VoteBlueMN.org
sd31dfl@gmail.com
DFL Friends–
We hope these last days of summer, and the first days of fall, are going well for you. We covered most of the events and news for September in our last newsletter, but did not have the details about the events for Ramsey this coming weekend— so here they are! Also we attach one more item from Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny for your consideration, and a reminder of our upcoming monthly meeting on Tuesday Sept 9.
Greetings, DFL Friends–
Our plans for an upbeat lead were blown away by the terrible shooting in
Minneapolis. One more example of the awful effects of having 400 million+
guns in the US, and no political will to put basic common sense limits on
them. Our hearts go out to those killed and injured, and their families and
communities. We all do better when kids and politicians alike do not have to
fear for their lives. We all must do better. Thoughts and prayers are
important, but not anywhere nearly enough.
But there was some exciting news this week, and it is related: A state
senate seat in Iowa was flipped by Democrat Catelin Drey, who campaigned
against gun violence and for reproductive rights. She won in a district that
voted for Trump by double digits— and this broke the GOP supermajority in
the Iowa State Senate! …
| Update– Missing Links! Not everyone got the bid-sheet for the Silent Auction, or for the essay posts of Heather Cox Richardson Here are the links to click: Bid Sheet for SD31 DFL at North Metro Picnic –Tuesday, August 12 https://mcusercontent.com/5800b7244684e27db110292fa/images/43ff65d2-3bb5-6648-b179-9cd931a4f520.jpg Heather Cox Richardson Posts https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/ The website states that Subscription is free; access to comments requires a payment. Thank you, and keep up the good work. Let your voice be heard! SD31 DFL Communications sd31dfl@gmail.com |
For the first time, good people will have the opportunity to volunteer at the Grandstand Donuts booth at this years Minnesota State Fair and raise money for Senate District 31! Four shifts are available:
*Saturday, August 23
*Monday, Aug. 25
*Tuesday, August 26
*Thursday, August 28
Those that volunteer for the six hour shift will earn a free ticket to the fair.
Sign up here to join in the fun!
Thank you for supporting DFL Senate District 31.
SD31 FRIENDS—
Here is another GREAT chance to get out, have a good time, and volunteer with other DFL folks, close to home…
Anoka County Fair starts soon!
SD31 is working with other districts, especially nearby SD35, to provide volunteer support for the DFL booth at the fair.
As was said in our last email, every little step helps build the civic community we need so much right now— a community where “justice and mercy can have their day… a civic community sufficiently united to know our own will and hold those who govern accountable to it.”
To make these changes a reality, we need and REALLY APPRECIATE your help!
July 22 (Tuesday) to July 27 (Sunday)
ANOKA COUNTY FAIR
3200 St Francis Blvd, Anoka MN, 55303
Volunteer Shifts at the booth are from 2.5 – 3 hours. Previous volunteers will tell you that doing a shift at the fair can be pretty fun. Talking with neighbors can actually be done in a relaxed way— and you only talk with people who choose to come over to the booth!
Volunteers pay to enter the fair, but are able to get discounted tickets.
To sign up for a shift, follow this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/
And remember other upcoming opportunities:
July 19
EAST BETHEL BOOTH AND PARADE
Volunteer for the Booth (10 am- 7 pm) or the Parade (3-5 pm)— or BOTH!
https://volunteersignup.org/
August 12
NORTH METRO DFL PICNIC and SILENT AUCTION
To Volunteer:
https://volunteersignup.org/
August 23-28
State Fair DONUT BOOTH (DFL Sponsored)
Sign up here:
https://www.grandstanddonuts.
Thank you, and keep up the good work. Let your voice be heard!
Our Core Values and Guideposts:
A Good Economy for Working Families
Fighting Hatred and Racism
Liberty and Justice for ALL— including Women’s rights and reproductive freedom
Taking care of our Home– the Earth
Love Your Neighbor
Truth, Justice and Compassion
Non-Violence
Showing up to Do Your Part
… and because even though it should be obvious in the USA, they seem to have forgotten:
The Rule Of Law
The Constitution Of The United States
SD31 DFL Communications
sd31dfl@gmail.com
- THE BILL OF RIGHTS– US CONSTITUTION
- First Amendment: Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition for Grievances
- Second Amendment: Right to Well-Regulated Militia
- Third Amendment: Right to not allow forcing troops to be quartered in homes
- Fourth Amendment: Right against unreasonable Search and Seizure
- Fifth Amendment: Right to Due Process, a Grand Jury, Against Double Jeopardy and Self-Incrimination
- Sixth Amendment: Rights of those accused of crimes: to a speedy public trial, to a lawyer, to an impartial jury, to know and confront accusers
- Seventh Amendment: Right to a jury in federal civil cases
- Eighth Amendment: Right to not have cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines and bail
- Ninth Amendment: People retain other rights beyond those listed here (“Non-enumerated rights.”)
- Tenth Amendment: Other powers not given to the US in the Constitution