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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 |
VoteBlueMN.org
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SD31 FRIENDS—
We hope your early summer is going well, despite all the humidity and the unsettling news from around the country (and world). What can one person do? Start close to home and do one or two small things to support the good in our country.
“politics… is the ancient and honorable human endeavor of creating a community in which the weak as well as the strong can flourish, love and power can collaborate, and 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.” — Parker Palmer
Every little step helps build that civic community. Here are some links for volunteer opportunities coming up soon. Take a look and pick one or more to sign up for— we need and REALLY APPRECIATE your help!
July 19
EAST BETHEL BOOSTER DAYS BOOTH AND PARADE
Our northern neighbors in SD31 need as many of us to turn out as possible. Volunteer for the Booth (10 am- 7 pm) or the Parade (3-5 pm)— or BOTH!
https://volunteersignup.org/
August 12
NORTH METRO PICNIC and SILENT AUCTION
Our biggest fundraiser of the year, and a chance to get together with other DFL’ers from nearby districts. Lots of good food and good friends. Sign up to volunteer, and/or send us your info for silent auction items. Every cent from these items goes to SD31, so submit an item or two to the auction!
To Volunteer:
https://volunteersignup.org/
For Silent Auction — print and fill in the Bid Sheet (see link). We need name, address, and value of the item to be donated (for our reports). This can be dropped off with the item at the Picnic.
https://mcusercontent.com/
August 23-28
State Fair DONUT BOOTH
NEW for this year SD31 is working with other DFL Districts to run a Donut Booth at the State Fair. And we share in the proceeds. Shifts are 5-6 hours in length, and can be as much fun as they are work. We have openings on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of Fair week— one morning and 3 afternoon times are available. Sign up here:
https://www.grandstanddonuts.
As always, Thank You, and keep up the good work. Let your voice be heard!
SD31 DFL Communications
sd31dfl@gmail.com