Tag Archives: School Board

SD31 DFL Caucus and Meetings: 2025 December

At this holiday time, we are thankful for the string of Progressive victories across the country in the November elections. Caucuses are on February 3. Watch for more info. SD31 will have 3 caucus sites: in Ramsey, Andover, and the northern communities.

SD31 DFL This Week: No Kings, No Tyrants, No Dictators … SO VOTE SOON!

Maybe we are seeing a turning point! Some historians report that when 2% or more of the people get out in the streets, it changes the course of things. So THANKS to all of you who marched in the NO KINGS event on Oct 18, and please keep marching!

Organizing the Last Mailing Before the November 4th Election

VoteBlue and Neighborhood Network volunteers picked up mailing packets on October 18. These letters encourage our politically distressed neighbors to join our efforts to make a difference.

7% of Minnesota School Board Members Petition to Ban Trans Students from High School Girls’ Sports

A growing number of school board members want Minnesota to reverse its transgender athlete policy. More than 150 school board members have signed a letter calling on the state to comply with a federal mandate that forbids transgender athletes from competing in high school girls sports.

League of Women Voters Forum Video Links for School Board Candidates Deschenes, Payeur, and Simon

View forum video featuring Anoka-Hennepin School Board candidates, produced by QCTV for the League of Women Voters.

Early Voting Has Started! – Oct 2, 2025

The biggest local political event of this year is the upcoming election for school board. EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED, so you can already cast your ballot. But also remind your like-minded friends to get out and vote. Too many progressives vote reliably in presidential and congressional elections, but do not vote in local elections such as school board. We need a big turnout this year to avoid having school boards that enact MAGA type restrictions, destructions, hatred and chaos.

SD31 DFL News — September 15, 2025

Greetings DFL Friends– , These are difficult times. Political violence is on the rise, and some leaders seem determined to make it worse. Thanks to those like Utah Governor Spencer Cox who at least try to bring unity despite having to mollify Trump.

Candidate Abbey Payeur Explains Direct Instruction @ AH School Board Meeting – WATCH!

District 4 School Board Candidate Abbey Payeur specializes in evidence-based reading instruction and structured literacy. As Vice-Chair of The Reading League Minnesota, she helps provide high-quality professional development to teachers, ensuring they have the tools to support all learners. Abbey’s research at the University of Minnesota focused on neurological differences and neuroplasticity in students with dyslexia.