DFL CD2

Events

Events

A listing of events sponsored by us, our organizing units, the Minnesota DFL, our elected officials and endorsed candidates, and other local groups.

DFL CD2 Sponsored Events

DFL CD2 Organizer - Coffee & Conversation

Come grab a coffee and meet DFL CD2 Organizer, Betsy Rosemark, and learn about ways to chat meet new people, be with like-minded people, chat politics, and learn more ways to get involved with the DFL! Feel free to drop in whenever and stay as long as you’d like.

  • March 15th, 2026
  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • South St. Paul (register for address)
  • March 24th, 2026
  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Shakopee (register for address)
DFL CD2 - Districtwide Phonebank

We’ll be connecting with voters across the district every Wednesday night from 6-8 pm and asking them what issues matter most to them, along with what they’d like to see out of the elected officials. This is a virtual event over Zoom (link will be provided the day of the call), and a brief training is provided!

  • Every Wednesday
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Zoom (register for link)
DFL CD2 Central Committee Meeting on Zoom
DFL CD2 - Central Committee Meeting

The DFL CD2 Central Committee meets on the second Tuesday of every month via Zoom. Want to attend as a guest speaker for a candidate or campaign? Email us at [email protected].

  • Second Tuesday of Every Month (Next Meeting - March 10th, 2026)
  • 7:00 pm
  • Zoom
CD2 Convention
DFL CD2 - Convention

The DFL CD2 Convention date is now set. Convention delegates and alternates will be elected at the local CD2 Organizing Unit Conventions.

At the CD2 Convention, we will:

  1. Endorse a candidate for U.S. Representative for CD2 (currently held by Angie Craig)
  2. Elect seven members to serve on the DFL State Central Committee
  3. Elect members to serve on DFL State Standing Committees and State Convention Committees
  4. Elect two State Directors to serve on the DFL State Executive Committee
  5. Consider amendments to the DFL CD2 Constitution
  • May 9th, 2026
  • Registration starting at 9:00 am; Call to Order at 10:00 am
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DFL CD2 - Juneteenth Celebration

Save the date for the DFL CD2 Juneteenth Celebration to be held on Friday, June 19th, 2026. More details to come!

  • June 19th, 2026
  • TBD
  • TBD

CD2 Organizing Unit Events

SD56 - Unity in Action - Join the Rhythm Fundraiser

Join SD56 for their Spring Fundraiser. Featuring dance music from Charmin Michelle and KJ Quartet. Hotdish dinner, salad, drinks, silent auction, speakers and dancing!

We could use some help with putting on this party. We are looking for hotdish donations and auction donations. We are celebrating the day before Pi Day (3/14) so pie donations for the auction are encouraged. We also would love some donations of services, events or experiences: click here to sign up.

  • March 13th, 2026
  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dakota County 20/58 - Candidate Vetting of Ed Fellows

Join Dakota County 20/58 to vet Ed Fellows, MN House 58B candidate. Ed is preparing to run against GOP incumbent, Drew Roach.

Vetting is a chance to learn about a candidate’s qualifications and personality. It has more directed questions than a casual meet-and-greet. This is a great opportunity to witness a campaign begin to take shape.

  • March 15th, 2026
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
SD52 - Coffee and Conversation with Chief Compliance Officer at the Department of Veteran Affairs, Kindahl Larsen

Join SD52 for Coffee and Conversation with Chief Compliance Officer at the Department of Veteran Affairs, Kindahl Larsen.

We will be discussing senior scams, and how to better protect yourself.

  • March 16th, 2026
  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
SD56 - Frank Talks History

Join SD56 and noted historian and educator, Frank Sachs, as he discusses history topics. March’s topic is “Our Representative Government.” Come and learn how our Representative government has evolved over the past 240 years, how it has increased, occasionally been restricted, and changed over time.  Learn about the role the Census plays, redistricting, Gerrymandering, the impact of state governments, the courts, and where it stands today and going forward.

You will be entertained while be educated. Previous attendance to Frank’s previous presentations is not necessary. All DFLer’s are welcome. Consider giving a donation to SD56 when you attend.

  • March 16th, 2026
  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
SD57 - St. Patrick's Day Irish Coffee Happy Hour

Join SD57 for their St. Patrick’s Day Irish Coffee Happy Hour. This is being held at a private home so you will be emailed the location the week of the event (RSVP below). Hope to see you there. 

  • March 17th, 2026
  • 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location private (RSVP for address)
SD53 - Central Committee Meeting & Inver Grove Brewing After

Join SD53 for their March Central Committee Meeting.

  • March 24th, 2026
  • 6:00 pm
Rice/Scott County 58 - 2026 DFL Garden Party

Join Rice/Scott County 58 for their 2026 DFL Garden Party. All local and statewide candidates will be invited. The primaries will be over and this will be a great time to unite behind our endorsed candidates.

  • September 14th, 2026
  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SD56 - Weekly Rally for Our Rights

Join SD56 for a weekly sidewalk rally. Every Thursday, we are standing with our protest signs on the corner of Cedar Avenue and Country Road 42. Please join us! We get lots and lots of positive honks and we are a fun group of people. We hope you can join us on the southeast corner. Park by the Cole’s Hair Salon and you will be close to a cleared sidewalk that leads you to the corner. Bring a sign OR borrow a sign from us.

  • Every Thursday
  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SD56 - Monthly Events
  • Neighborhood Network - Coffee and Conversation
  • Every Saturday (Cancelled March 7 for SD56 Convention)
  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Communications/Outreach Meeting
  • Third Thursday of Every Month
  • 6:30 pm
  • Happy Hour
  • Fourth Thursday of Every Month
  • 5:00 pm
  • Staying Engaged Book Club
  • Second Monday of Every Month
  • 7:00 pm
  • Cribbage Connection
  • March 18th, 2026
  • 6:00 pm
  • Arts and Crafts Club
  • First Wednesday of Every Month
  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Open Door Volunteering
  • Fourth Thursday of Every Month
  • 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
SD52 - Monthly Events
  • Outreach & Communications Meeting (open to all DFLers interested in discussing ways to reach out to potential voters)
  • Second Monday of Every Month
  • 6:00 pm
  • Zoom
  • Coffee & Conversation (guests include elected officials, authors, politicians and more! All are welcome to join!)
  • Second Saturday of Every Month
  • 9:00 am
  • Zoom
  • DFL Dinner Party
  • Fourth Monday of Every Month
  • 6:00 pm
  • Granite City and ​Eagan Arms Public House
  • Happy Hour
  • First Tuesday of Every Month
  • 5:30 pm
  • Book Club
  • Third Tuesday of Every Month
  • 6:00 pm
  • Cinema Showcase (watch the selected movie on your own and then join DFL friends for a lively discussion!)
  • Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
  • 7:00 pm
  • Zoom
  • Food Shelf Volunteering
  • Second Thursday of Every Month
  • 4:15 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Homeless Shelter Volunteering (prepare and serve dinner)
  • Second Sunday of Every Month
  • 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Minnesota DFL Events

Q&A Session for OUs/SDs to ask questions of the State Platform Committee

Zoom Q & A Session for Organizing Unit Leadership, Resolution Committee members, Senate District Leadership, and anyone one with resolution questions!

  • March 15th, 2026
  • 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm
DFL State Auditor Candidate Forum

Join us for a virtual forum with all four DFL State Auditor Candidates: Zack Filipovich, Adam Jennings, Ben Schierer, and Dan Wolgamott.

This is event is sponsored by a coalition of DFL Caucuses: African American Caucus; AAPI Community Caucus; Environmental Caucus; Feminist Caucus; Jewish Community Outreach Organization; Muslim Caucus; Minnesota Young DFL Caucus; Rural Caucus; and Senior Caucus.

This is a virtual meeting. Please register in advance for this meeting at the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

  • March 19th, 2026
  • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Outreach Officer Onboarding Training

This training provides a structured overview of the Outreach & Inclusion Officer role within the Minnesota DFL. We will examine how the role is formally defined in party governing documents, how it evolved from the historic Affirmative Action Officer position, and how outreach functions as intentional, relational organizing rather than one-time engagement.

Participants will explore the relationship between outreach, inclusion, and accessibility; the leadership responsibilities of Outreach & Inclusion Officers and Vice Chairs who serve in the role; and practical examples from party units across Minnesota that demonstrate sustainable, community-centered organizing. The session is designed to ground officers in official expectations while emphasizing flexibility, shared responsibility, and strategies for building durable, inclusive political participation.

Multiple sessions to choose from. All sessions via Zoom starting at 7:00 pm.

  • March 19th, 2026
  • April 16th, 2026
  • May 21st, 2026
DFL Senior Caucus - Day on the Hill

Join the DFL Senior Caucus for a “Day at the Hill.” Hear from and engage with our legislators and party leaders! Our priorities are: Healthcare, Security, and Affordability.

The Lady Slipper Room is on the first floor, accessed without steps from the parking lot on the southeast side. Centennial Parking Ramp, Orange Level – Southeast corner of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. and W. Central Park Pl. Enter from Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. This ramp includes handicapped parking on the orange level.

Zoom participation will be available.

  • April 15th, 2026
  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Couch to Campaign Trail

You’ve got a lot going on. Rent, kids, groceries, and somehow everything costs more every month. You’re pissed off, and you’re right to be. Couch to Campaign Trail helps you turn that frustration into action, one small step at a time.

No meetings, no lectures, no politics degree required. Just real ways to make things better, starting right where you are.

We’ll text you what’s next. You’ll get simple actions you can do from anywhere, each one building toward the next.

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry—we’ve got you. Before long, you’ll go from “somebody should do something” to “I just did.”

Weekly Party Leader Calls

Each week, we hold training for DFL Party Leaders to provide core training on topics relevant to their work!

  • Every Wednesday
  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Zoom (register for link)
Daily Call to Action

Join Chair Richard Carlbom and the DFL team for a daily 10 minute Zoom call to get a brief recap of the news of the day, the daily message you can help get out on your social media, and a daily call to action to help fight back against the destruction of the Trump administration.

Unable to attend live? Watch the recordings on the DFL YouTube Channel.

  • Weekdays
  • 10:45 am - 11:00 am
  • Zoom (register for link)

Elected Official / Endorsed Candidate Events

Rep. Robert Bierman - Community Coffee Hour

Join Rep. Robert Bierman for a Community Coffee Hour. All are welcome to participate in this nonpartisan, casual conversation.

  • March 14th, 2026
  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
SD18 - Town Hall

Join Rep. Luke Frederick and Sen. Nick Frentz for their first Town Hall of the 2026 Legislative Session. They will provide an update on their work in the Minnesota Legislature and answer questions from the community.

You can also submit questions ahead of time at the link below. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • March 15th, 2026
  • 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm (doors open at 12:30 pm)

Other Local Events

Burnsville Pride - March Monthly Planning Meeting

Join our friends at Burnsville Pride for their March Monthly Planning Meeting. We are inviting anyone interested in getting involved with this year’s Burnsville Pride festival or other community events held throughout the year.

During these meetings,  we check in on committee and volunteer needs and make decisions around festival planning and events. Your voice and passion are essential! Come contribute your ideas and help us make this year the best year yet for Burnsville Pride.

  • March 14th, 2026
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Indivisible LEFT - Solidarity Sunday

Join our friends at Indivisible LEFT for their Solidarity Sunday Meeting. Let’s get ready for No Kings 3 on March 28th! Join us for sign making, snacks, community and more!

We will provide some supplies including a limited amount of poster board, but please bring what you have also. Location provided upon registration.

  • March 15th, 2026
  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Private (register for address)
Minnesota Farmers Union - Farmer-Led Solutions: Investing in Cooperatives for a Changing Climate

Join our friends at the Minnesota Farmers Union for a conversation about why the cooperative model remains a powerful tool for strengthening rural economies and advancing climate resilience.

In 2023, the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation launched the Cooperatives for Climate grant program to support farmer-led cooperatives advancing solutions to pressing economic and climate-related challenges. The program offers a compelling proof of concept: targeted, place-based investments in cooperative development can unlock lasting, farmer-led climate solutions while strengthening local economies.

This webinar will:

  1. Explore the importance of cooperative development as a strategy for long-term community stability
  2. Share the vision and design behind the innovative Cooperatives for Climate grant program
  3. Feature grant recipients discussing lessons learned from launching new cooperatives and the critical role of early-stage funding
  4. Present findings from a recent program evaluation, including recommendations for future investment in cooperative infrastructure
  • March 18th, 2026
  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Zoom
EcoFaith Network MPLS - Dakota Electric Coop Candidate Forum

Join our friends at EcoFaith Network MPLS for a Dakota Electric Coop Candidate Forum. Do you get your energy through Dakota Electric? Do you know that it is a coop? That means you are a member owner and get a say on who is on the coop board!

Join us for our candidate forum to see who is on the ballot and decide who you want representing your interests.

  • March 24th, 2026
  • 6:30 pm
  • Zoom (register for link)
No Kings 3

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.

When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

  • March 28th, 2026

Local Locations (so far):

Indivisible Burnsville - No Kings 3 Volunteer Interest Survey

Our friends at Indivisible Burnsville need volunteers for the No Kings 3 Rally planned for Burnsville on March 28th on Nicollet Ave and 126th Street in front of Nicollet Commons Park from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

This is just an interest form, so there is no commitment here, but please think about your answers thoughtfully as we will use them to determine who and when we should contact people interested in getting involved. Phone numbers are not required, but will be very useful. All information provided is strictly confidential and will not be shared with any other organizations.

With over 3,500 citizens joining the last No Kings in October, there is a high probability of a great turnout! This is very exciting, but will definitely require many people to step up to make it successful. This list may not be comprehensive; it’s possible we’ll think of new things as we move forward. If you think of a way to help that we haven’t included let us know in the last response item.

Thanks for your support!

Prism Organizing Network - South Metro Trans Day of Visibility

Join our friends at the Prism Organizing Network to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility! Celebrate the gifts of transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, and gender diverse people. Transgender visibility (alongside the active participation of cisgender allies) is one way that we build communities of greater safety, dignity, and freedom for LGBTQ folks all across Minnesota.

Together we’ll enjoy live music from trans musician Mikko at 6:30 p.m., followed by show tunes at 7:30 p.m. from Jen Burleigh-Bentz and pianist David Lohman. Elsewhere in the building, enjoy delicious homemade food, play games, create affirming artwork, and contact legislators about the importance of supporting transgender Minnesotans. Note that while this event is happening at a church, people of all backgrounds and identities are welcome just as you are.

Please RSVP here so we can plan for your attendance and note any dietary needs. We look forward to celebrating transgender visibility with you on March 31st!

  • March 31st, 2026
  • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Indivisible Burnsville - Solidarity Saturday Weekly Sign Rally

Join our friends at Indivisible Burnsville for a weekly sign-waving rally in support of democracy, the rule of law, and an end to the occupation of Minnesota. Bring your signs, flags, and a positive, peaceful vibe. Bring a friend. Bring your love for democracy.

And, if you are willing to help us as a Safety Guide volunteer for the rally, please let us know.

  • Every Saturday
  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Indivisible Shakopee-Prior Lake-Savage - Weekly Saturday Protest in Savage

Join our friends at Indivisible Shakopee-Prior Lake-Savage for a weekly sidewalk rally at the corner of HWY 13 and CR 42 in Savage.

NEW TIME for winter! Bring your flags or signs. If you don’t have either, no worries! We have lots to share!! Show up and make our community aware we are not complicit!

DO NOT PARK OR WALK THROUGH THE BANK LOT OR GRASS. THEY ARE THREATENING TO HAVE PEOPLE TICKETED FOR TRESPASSING

*A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

  • Every Saturday
  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Indivisible LEFT - Stand Up for Democracy Weekly Rally in Lakeville

Join our friends at Indivisible LEFT for a weekly sidewalk rally. Bring your flags; bring your signs. If you don’t have one – no worries! We have extra! Show up and make our community aware we are not complicit, and don’t forget to have fun!

NEW TIME & LOCATION – New time and location! 4:00-5:30 pm near Kenwood Trail/Cty 50 & Juniper Path (near Domino’s and Wildflower Quilt Co).

A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

  • Every Monday
  • 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Hastings Progressives Weekly Rally
Hastings Progressives - Protest Against Fascism Weekly Rally in Hastings

Join our friends at Hastings Progressives on the corner of 4th and Vermillion streets – just outside Hastings City Hall. For two months, we have shared our solidarity against Trump and fascism in full view of motorists traveling through Hastings. Most offer supportive honks and waves, while a few angry white folks express their disapproval. It’s fun, it’s free and it helps us realize WE ARE NOT ALONE!

Come make new friends, get some fresh air and stand up for democracy and what the United States of America actually stands for!

  • Every Saturday
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Eagan Sidewalk Rally
Eagan Weekly Rallies

Join our friends in Eagan for weekly sidewalk rallies.

  • Every Wednesday and Saturday
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm