EP School Board Candidate Forum
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Falconer wins DFL primary for state House District 49A
"According to unofficial vote tallies from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office website, Falconer secured 2,371 votes, accounting for 74.96% of the total..."
AFL-CIO Strongly Supports Tim Walz for Vice President
“Today, following Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, the AFL-CIO announced our enthusiastic support for the Harris–Walz ticket.” Read the press release at aflcio.org
Alex Falconer on Running for MN House 49A
Check out this Sun Sailor article about the candidates running for MN House 49A. We encourage you to get to know the DFL endorsed candidate Alex Falconer!
Minnesota officials react to Biden ending reelection bid
"To President Biden, for his service, dedication, and commitment to our country and our democracy — thank you." Click the link to read more from Senators Amy Klobuchar & Tina Smith, Representatives Ilhan Omar, Dean Phillips & Angie Craig, and Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan.
Mystery Car Rally 2024
Grab some friends, hop in your car, and join us for our annual mystery car rally fundraiser! Read this year’s mystery: Who Killed Ella, the AI-sentient artist?
State of Hennepin County 2024
This is a great opportunity to learn what the county has worked on in 2023 and what it plans to prioritize for 2024! Click here to watch the recording.
Thanks for a Great Caucus!
We had a good caucus turnout on Tuesday 2/27! Of our 200 attendees, nearly 70% of them registered as delegates for the district convention in April, and 25% signed up to be active, contributing members of their precinct! Thanks to everyone for the great energy and discussion that we’ll bring into election season. Click here to read more at EPLN.
You’re Invited!
Still on the fence about caucus? Check out this letter to the editor from our very own Kathryn Johnson.
Join us. We’re Senate District 49. We’re neighbors, working together for the good of all.
Why We Caucus
We asked DFLers in Eden Prairie and Minnetonka why they caucus. Here’s what they had to say.
This Month in History: Deciphering Townhalls, Caucuses, and Primaries
As the political season ramps up in Minnesota, you may find yourself wondering what these different terms mean and how they fit into the political process. Check out this great article on the history and meaning of these meetings, as well as resources for learning more!
Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport
I have some progressive and liberal friends who are currently sitting out because they view partisan politics as unsavory and somehow dirty. Political parties are the problem, they say, not the solution, and they don't want to get into that fight.
2023: A Win for Small Business, A Win for Minnesota
Since 2019, small business start-ups increased by nearly one-third, and businesses are launching faster than they did before the pandemic. Click here to learn more from the MN Dept of Employment and Economic Development year-end report!
New Year, New PCR!
Did you know that you can donate to political organizations and be 100% reimbursed for your donation by the State of Minnesota? Don’t delay - help SD49 get a strong start on the 2024 election by donating online today.
Serving and Remembering our Veterans
During these Holidays, we of the Minnesota DFL and SD49 are giving thanks for our 300,000 Minnesota Veterans. Here in Minnesota these are not just empty words, but a challenge to rise higher still.
Victory for Ranked Choice Voting
On November 7th, Minnetonka voters resoundingly rejected a City Charter amendment to repeal ranked choice voting. Click here to learn more from FairVoteMN.org
Reflections: 2023 Intercultural Picnic
Whenever groups of people gather together, and sit at a table to share a meal, there will be differing opinions, perspectives, cultural differences, age disparities, and skill varieties. This, friends, is our strength.