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On April 11, Rochester-area Democrats gathered for a policy briefing from the ACLU of Minnesota. John Boehler, Policy Counsel for ACLU-MN, walked the room through what he and his colleagues have documented since December 2025: the largest-scale violations of constitutional rights in Minnesota's history. The presentation was accessible, methodical, and at times stunning. Here's what you need to know — and what you can do about it. In December 2025, 3,000 federal agents descend

The American Civil Liberties Union Minnesota is fighting for our rights. John Boehler, Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union Minnesota, will discuss the ACLU's legal responses to what they consider the largest-scale violations of constitutional rights in Minnesota's history , as well as proposed accountability legislation to protect Minnesotans. This will be an informative and accessible overview of the legal response to Metro Surge. Attend the event to: L

More than 250 delegates gathered at the local DFL convention last weekend (March 21), coming together to participate in one of the most important traditions in Minnesota's political process: choosing the candidates who will carry the party's banner into the general election. The convention brought together DFL activists, volunteers, and elected precinct delegates from across the district to hear directly from candidates, ask questions, and ultimately cast their votes. This gr

The Senate District 25 DFL organizing unit will have our 2026 unit convention Saturday, March 21 at Mayo High School . Registration of delegates starts at noon and the conventions will begin at 1:30 PM in the auditorium. Candidate for Congress Jake Johnson and Minnesota DFL party chair Richard Carlbom will speak at the convention, along with Senator Liz Boldon and Representatives Kim Hicks and Andy Smith . We expect candidates for U.S. Senate and other statewide off

Are you interested in becoming an officer, director and/or state delegate for Senate District 25? In this role, you'll be at the heart of local Democratic organizing: planning events, fundraising, communications, candidate support, and GOTV efforts. The Nominations Committee will be screening candidates on the following days: Saturday March 14 , 10am to noon (@ the Rochester DFL Office,1500 1st Ave. NE) Wednesday March 18 , 6-8pm (@ the Rochester DFL Office,1500 1st Av

We need YOU to help make our DFL Senate District 25 Convention a success! This is one of the most important events of our year. At the convention, we'll endorse candidates for State Senate and House, elect party officers and State Central Committee members, vote on resolutions for the DFL Platform, and elect delegates to the Congressional District and State Conventions. Whether you're a seasoned political operative or looking for a great way to get more involved, th

Minnesota will be one of the most fiercely contested battleground states in 2026, and precinct caucuses are where it all begins. The Senate District 25 DFL needs volunteers like you to help make this year’s caucus a success. What's a Caucus? A caucus is a neighborhood meeting where Democrats like you come together to elect delegates, discuss issues that matter, and shape the direction of our party from the ground up. Whether you're a long-time activist or attending for the fi

Your Urgent Response is Needed! We are joining with Olmsted 20/24 to collect daily staples for our targeted community members. Please drop off personal care and household items (toilet paper, diapers, detergent, etc) and non-perishable food (things that do not go in the fridge) at DFL HQ. This is an ongoing effort to be sustained to support our community. During the month of January, donated items will be distributed by COPAL in Rochester to Latino families in need. In Dec

Choose engagement over chaos! Join us for essential DFL Caucus Convener Training ahead of the 2026 precinct caucuses. Whether you're a first-time convener or looking to refresh your skills, these sessions will equip you with everything you need to successfully lead your precinct caucus on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Training is available both in-person and virtually, with multiple dates and times to fit your schedule. As a convener, you'll play a vital role in grassroots democ

"An attack on one community is an attack on all Minnesotans." The Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Units of Olmsted County condemn President Trump's racist and xenophobic attacks on Minnesota's Somali community and reaffirm our commitment to defending the rights, dignity, and safety of all residents. Trump's recent comments describing Somali immigrants as "garbage" who "contribute to nothing" and his pledge to "immediately" end Temporary Protected Status for Somali Minnesotans r

Our precinct caucus is coming up and we need your voice at the table. This is where Democrats like you come together to elect delegates, discuss issues that matter to our community, and shape the direction of our party from the ground up. Whether you're a long-time activist or attending for the first time, your participation makes a difference in determining who represents us at county and state conventions. It's democracy in action at its most local level—neighbors ga

The DFL Units of Olmsted County unequivocally condemns President Donald Trump’s dangerous and unprecedented threats of violence against six decorated military and intelligence veterans serving in Congress. On November 20th, President Trump used his social media platform to call for the arrest, trial, and execution of members of Congress who took an oath to defend our Constitution, and their only “offense” was reminding service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders. “

Your local precinct caucus is the grassroots start of our American democratic process! A caucus is a gathering of neighbors to discuss issues and organize the local DFL party unit. The two most important tasks will be to consider resolutions to update our party platform and to show support for candidates seeking the DFL-endorsement. If there is an issue(s) or candidate that you are passionate about, then we want to see you on Caucus Night. Also, if you are interested i

From its humble reboot eleven years ago with a taco bar at the Eagles Club, the annual FDR Dinner on October 5th, 2025, in Rochester, has grown into a signature annual DFL event. This year, SD 25 DFL and Olmsted 20/24 DFL, the DFLs in Olmsted County, hosted 240 guests at the Empire Event Center and raised $27,000.00. Net proceeds will be divided between the party units for operations and campaign support now and in the 2026 caucus-convention-election cycle. The gathering be

Remembering assassinated Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Saturday, June 14 was a grim day for...

This is what democracy looked like at the No Kings protest on June 14, 2025. (Photo credit: Ena Cisewski) There have been two large...

The Minnesota Legislature passed several of the budget bills needed to fund Minnesota government beyond July 1, but there were lots of...

Richard Carlbom, the Minnesota DFL Chair, came to Rochester on May 22 as part of his state-wide listening tour. He has been going to both...

Democrats are dedicated to supporting veterans and their families, who make our freedoms possible. According to the Pew Research Center,...

What's a Caucus? The DFL holds precinct and township caucuses every two years to start its candidate endorsement process. At caucuses,...