Historic image of lumbermen on Rum River

Historic image of lumbermen running logs to the lumber mills, in winter on the Rum River (undated). Anoka Co. Historical Society.

MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 31 DFL

Of, By, and For the People!

Every Minnesotan has an ally and an advocate in Senate District 31 DFL.

We stand for:  

  • Affordability & Living wages for working families; 
  • Healthcare for All, quality public education, and strong unions
  • Fighting hatred, cruelty, and racism
  • The US Constitution, rule of law, and eradicating corruption
 
 

Ramsey, Andover, Oak Grove, Ham Lake, East Bethel, Linwood,
and Athens Township
We work to make our communities better places to live for all of us

Greetings, DFL Friends–
Thanks for the great turnout for Caucuses and our Convention!  We need your help now more than ever, with the regime adding a new war to the list of their atrocities.  Thirteen of us will go on to our Congressional District and State Conventions, with another 13 alternates, and will carry the banner for SD31.  For the rest of us things settle down for a while as we gear up for more protests and for a summer campaign season.

As we have said before, let’s keep on doing everything we can to Keep America Alive and return our country— from the hands of the corrupt administration now in charge in Washington, to We the People!

First Priority!

Let’s keep the momentum going— you are invited and welcome to attend our monthly “business” meetings. See details below.  Our next ones (all on Tuesday evenings) are on March 10, April 14, and May 12.  Check out our Saturday Coffees as well.

We have 2 open positions that will likely get filled at the March 10 meeting— 

Communications Officer and Data/Tech Officer

If you have an interest in one of these positions, drop us a note at sd31dfl@gmail.com

And then come to the meeting to learn more and volunteer if you are able to help in these critical areas.

There are also always other opportunities to volunteer.


Full Newsletter To Be Posted Soon

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NOTICE

The February 26th Communications Meeting is CANCELLED.
                                              

Volunteers, Pick up your March Packet—

on Saturday, March 14th or 21st (See Calendar) or by appointment on Friday, March 20th: email Charlie at Outreach@VoteBlueMN.org.

                                                              

Thanks for making Caucus Night a Huge Success!

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

February 10: Davanni’s Coon Rapids, 3430 129th Ave NW

     (Start 5:30 pm to order food)

March 10 + the rest of 2026: Andover Community Center– Community Room A
Click Here for Map showing SD 31 after the 2020 Redistricting Cycle, provided by Ballotpedia Click Here to Find Your Polling Place
FULL CALENDAR

SELECTED UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, Mar 5
 – 
SD31 Communications & Data Meeting

Saturday, Mar 7
8:30 am – 11 am
SD31 DFL Coffee Break in Starbucks at Andover Target

Saturday, Mar 7
– Protest before Rep. Emmer’s Office in Otsego with Indivisible

Monday, Mar 9
 – 
Work Session – Anoka-Hennepin School Board

Tuesday, Mar 10
 – 
Dinner at Acapulco. Move to Ramsey City Council Meeting

Tuesday, Mar 10
 – 
SD31 DFL Monthly Social Gathering and Business Meeting

Saturday, Mar 14
8:30 am – 11 am
SD31 DFL Coffee Break in Starbucks at Andover Target

Saturday, Mar 14
 – 
First opportunity: March Packet Pickup for All Neighborhood Network Volunteers

Saturday, Mar 14
10 am – noon
DFL Coffee Break in Ramsey at Coburn’s

Saturday, Mar 14
– Protest before Rep. Emmer’s Office in Otsego with Indivisible

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, with the next meeting being March 10 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.

                                                                                                                      

(2/19/2026) There will be more 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.

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

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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