SD46DFL Represents the Cities of Hopkins, St. Louis Park and NW Edina
Welcome to the
DFL46 Action Brief
Under the “Save the Date” section, please make note of the DFL SD46 central committee meeting changes & cancellations. Also, you can access details about specific events by clicking the highlighted links.
Under the “Be an Activist” section, please help make our mission–to elect democrats–a reality by becoming a neighborhood precinct leader. Precinct leaders are truly the lifeline of our organization.
FROM THE CHAIR
Greetings To Our DFL46 Community:
HAPPY SPRING!
Many authors and scholars collectively agree and reinforce the idea that the goal of authoritarians is to divide their opposition with fear, chaos, and isolation.
Are you feeling it? Many of us are. We must not, however, give in to exhaustion. Rather we must rise up and derive strength from our numbers to resist the destabilization of our values and destruction of our democratic pillars. We must say no to silence and inaction, which leads to the normalization of the antidemocratic MAGA America First and Project 2025 plans.
This newsletter contains DFL46 party- and community-building events, a list of some protest activities sponsored by our allies. Try to stay informed about legislation and happenings of our representatives by signing up for their newsletters.
Thank you to all who are working to apply maximum pressure on MAGA reTrumplicans and Musk. Your efforts – from attending town halls to protesting & signing petitions to calling/emailing your representatives – are gaining traction and attention! In the words of the late great John Lewis, this is “good trouble.”
An event we recommend attending is the April 5 rally at the State Capitol in St. Paul. This is a national event. To hit a critical mass we need 12 million nationally, 165,000 Minnesotans. Spread the word to your friends & relatives far & wide. People in outstate MN should check with local DFL groups to find rally locations.
Please stay healthy by finding ways to remain strong in body and spirit. Taking care of yourself is the first step to helping others. Breathe deeply. And have a beautiful day!
May 15 Central Committee Business Meeting. 6:00 Doors open – sign in and social; Meeting 6:30 pm. Lenox Community Center, St. Louis Park.
Guest Speaker: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will discuss Restorative Justice. Refreshments served. Kindly RSVP so we can plan. Thank you!
May 22 – Committee on Precinct Organizing mtg., 6:00 PM
June 8 – EduCivics. TBD
June 22 10 am – 1 pm. Get off your tush! We’re planning a fun, active, family-friendly fit fundraiser. More details soon.
July 4 – Independence Day Parade, Edina. Details to follow.
July 17 – Executive Committee Mtg., Zoom
August 16 – Annual Summer Get-Together, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Oak Hill Park, St. Louis Park
August 21 – Central Committee Business Meeting. 6:00 Doors open – sign in and social; Meeting 6:30 pm. Lenox Community Center, St. Louis Park.
September 7 – EduCivics Speaker Series. TBA
September 18 – Night of Action
EXTERNAL LINKS
https://www.govtrack.us
Tracks bills going through Congress
Mining & Minnesota Voyageurs Park and the Boundary Waters watershed. Our EduCivics event on April 6th was well attended and we had lots of thoughtful, concerning questions. Trump issued an executive order requesting a list of Federal lands and parks with minerals for mining. And, in response to Trump’s tariffs, China instituted a ban on exporting minerals. We will need to work hard to keep mining for minerals out of Minnesota watersheds and Voyageurs National Park.
MN Bills:
Rep. Kraft – please co-author Prove It First (HF954/SF1382)
Support HF309 / SF 875: Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness mining restrictions modified.
Oppose H. F. 1882, SF2086 A bill for an act relating to environment; facilitating approval of site-specific modifications to sulfate water quality standards during pendency of related rulemaking; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115.
Federal Bills (Senate):
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Senator Klobuchar and Senator Smith please: Support The Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act (H.R. 668)
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Senator Klobuchar and Senator Smith please: Oppose H.R. 3195 which would overturn the 20 year moratorium on mining in the Boundary Waters watershed.
Health Care for All Minnesota (HCAMN). Become a city or county resolution advocate. HCAMN invites you to join them in becoming advocates in your community. Learn how by emailing Don Pylkkanen, don.coact@gmail.com,
Healthcare is a human right! The ACA (Obamacare), Medicaid, & Medicare are under attack by Musk, Trump & Co DOGE & budget cuts. Let’s legislate MN protections.
Please contact our DFL46-elected legislators Sen Latz, Rep. Youakim, Rep Kraft to:
Sen Latz – please support, co-author SF929 – establishment of Minnesota Health Plan
Sen. Latz – please support SF1347 Medical Debt Reset Act
Sen. Latz – please support, co-author SF1059 Patient-Centered Care bill
Rep. Kraft – Thank you for signing on as co-author to HF1646 Medical Debt Reset Act
Rep. Youakim – please support HF1646 Medical Debt Reset Act
Rep. Kraft & Rep. Youakim – please support HF255 Patient-Centered Care bill
Rep. Kraft & Rep. Youakim – please support HF 1093 State Prescription Drug Purchasing bill.
Combatting Hate: Antisemitism
The DFL Party approved a new caucus at its quarterly State Central Committee business mtg: Jewish Community Outreach Organization. The chair is Ben Weisbuch, bweisbuch@gmail.com
BE AN ACTIVIST
The most important job I ever had
was Precinct Captain
-Harry S. Truman
Follow in Truman’s footsteps. The precinct is where it all begins!
Precinct leaders are neighborhood leaders who serve as the public face for SD46 DFLers. Precinct leaders help strategize how to reach voters; get them registered to vote; educate neighbors about issues and candidates, go door-to-door to get out the vote; arrange neighborhood social events to meet & greet candidates as well as listening sessions to learn about neighborhood concerns; and much more.
Click HERE to learn about our activist opportunities!
Sign this ACLU petition to Keep DOGE out of our Data.
WEEKLY PROTESTS
- Tuesdays & Saturdays – Tom Emmer’s Otesego office, 9201 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego, Saturday, 11-noon; Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 pm.
- Saturdays – Tom Emmer’s Chaska office, Hwy 41 & Hazeltine Blvd., Chaska, 1 – 2 pm.
- Saturdays – Edina, Rosland Park &Hwy 62 pedestrian bridge (w64th st. parking), 10-11 am
Sign up for “5 Calls” – this is an easy and effective way for constituents to make a political impact. Simply enter your zip code, and you’ll be directed to make calls on multiple topics.
Check up on the Progress of Project 2025
Download Goods Unite Us – a list of retailers that support Democratic values & candidates. Our spending contributes to the fortunes of plutocratic billionaires, such as Bezos, Musk,
FOLLOW – Note: DFL46 does not sponsor or plan protests. We do, however, try to organize carpools and activists. We recommend following these groups & sources to find out what is happening in your area. We also post events to our Facebook page.
- Mobilize – check often for DFL Party and democratic Allies’ activist events
- Indivisible Twin Cities – https://indivisiblewincities.org/
- MN Protests –https://www.facebook.com/@MinnesotaProtests/
- 50501 Movement – https://www.fiftyfifty.one/
- WomensMarchMN – https://www.womensmarchmn.com/
Have an interest in electoral politics? Contact Dianne Blake, chair@sd46dfl.org
Municipal and School Board races are non-partisan, and DFL46 provides candidates with a letter of support, if requested. State Senator and Representatives are endorsed races. DFL46 will hold an endorsing convention in March 2026.
NOTE: MAY 27th – Virtual Mtg. The DFL is hosting a “Running for Office 101” informational and training session. If you have any interest – this is a good place to start! RSVP HERE
What’s On the Ballot?
2025*
Municipal: Hopkins Mayor & City Council (2 seats); St. Louis Park – City Council (4 seats);
School Board: St. Louis Park School District #283 School Board (3 seats); Hopkins School District #270 (3 seats)
* Candidate filing for Municipal and School Board is July 29-Aug 12., 2025.
2026
Precinct Caucuses are Feb 3, 2026. We hold an endorsing convention for MN State Senator and Representatives for 46A and 46B in March, which is before the candidate filing period for state offices is May 19-June 2, 2026.
SD46 State Senator
HD46A State Representative
HD46B State Representative
OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE NEWS
The Legislative sessions just got started (sorta) so the news of our community will get posted here!
MN Legislative Action
2025 Session
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Rep. Kelly Morrison (CD3).
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (CD5).
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State Senator Ron Latz (SD46).
Click https://www.senate.mn/member/1102/subscribe?type=subscribe
State Representative Larry Kraft (HD46A)
Click https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15619
State Representative Cheryl Youakim (HD46B)
Click https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15450
Get Informed
Watch the Minnesota DFL State Officers Candidate Forum hosted by Minneapolis DFL
To watch video click YOUTUBE
What is the Unitary Executive Theory? READ HERE
What is Facism? Watch this video by Rick Steves.
What is a liveable wage for your community? Check it out on this University of MN calculator.
SD46 Brand Shop
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available for pick-up at our next meeting.
We accept check or cash. Make check out to DFL SD46.
Bring to the next meeting or mail to:
5115 Excelsior Blvd., #227
St. Louis Park, MN. 55416
Be a $$ Donor
Don’t have time to volunteer? Consider a contribution. No amount is too small or too big! Well, maybe too big–call us! Your donation helps our grassroots activities. We elect progressive DFL leaders, get out the vote mailings & postage; voter registration activities; communication costs–website URL, PO Box; and much more!
Most important: did you know that your donation may be eligible for a refund? Click Donate Now to learn about Minnesota’s Political Contribution Rebate (PCR).
Thank you!