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"Today, the Minnesota DFL Party is announcing the launch of the Wellstone Academy, a paid fellowship that will train the next cohort of Minnesota political organizers. The Wellstone Academy *represents an investment of over $500,000 in building organizational capacity throughout 2023*. "The DFL Party will be recruiting a diverse group of 25 individuals to serve as Wellstone Fellows. During the 32-week program, Wellstone Fellows will learn how to plan and execute direct voter contact events, how to recruit, train, and retain volunteers, how to use political data and digital organizing tools, and much more." For further background, read today's full press release here https://dfl.org/press-release/dfl-party-launches-the-wellstone-academy. To learn more about the program and apply, go here http://dfl.org/wellstone.

The MN Department of Agriculture just announced a new grant opportunity for secondary students in the meat industry. "A new grant opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) helps Minnesota schools looking to establish or enhance meat cutting and butchery training for secondary students. "The Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant Program will award about $350,000 in onetime funding from the Minnesota Legislature to secondary career and technical education programs (public or private schools or school districts) to fund equipment, facility renovation, curriculum development, faculty training, and more." For more information click on this link to the notice by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA): https://www.mda.state.mn.us/new-grant-brings-meat-cutting-butchery-training-mn-students

Every single resolution promoted by the DFL Rural Caucus was adopted, thank you to all the Minnesota DFL Party State convention attendees, everyone that submitted them at their precinct caucus, and each organizing unit that adopted them to move to the state convention!

Membership Join the DFL Rural Caucus and be a part of shaping the future of our rural communities, whether you're a farmer or simply someone who cares about the issues that affect them. Become a Member Why join the Rural Caucus? The Rural Caucus serves as a unified voice for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in Minnesota, representing diverse perspectives from urban and rural areas alike. As members of the caucus, individuals have the privilege of voting at all membership and committee meetings. ​ The caucus holds quarterly full-membership meetings and elects executive committee members, who in turn meet on a monthly basis. Members are encouraged to actively participate in committees, which meet on a varying schedule. All meetings are open to the public and guests are welcome. ​ Additionally, the caucus appreciates any additional contributions, as 100% of membership dues are directed towards supporting rural outreach efforts and electing rural candidates for various offices throughout Minnesota. Become a Member Membership FAQ Questions for a Committee? Click Here Click the button to see our committee roster and contact the appropriate committee chair.

Resolutions Contact Resolutions Comm ittee Download All 2022 Resolutions V iew the DFL Platform Thank you for supporting the Rural Caucus Resolutions at the 2022 DFL State Convention! ​ Every single resolution promoted by the DFL Rural Caucus was adopted, thank you to all the Minnesota DFL Party, State convention attendees, everyone that submitted them at their precinct caucus, and each organizing unit that adopted them to move to the state convention! View 2022 Resolutions

Calendar & Events New Prague Legislative Meeting Thu, Sep 21 New Prague Public Library Sep 21, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM New Prague Public Library, 400 Main St E, New Prague, MN 56071 Sep 21, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM New Prague Public Library, 400 Main St E, New Prague, MN 56071 The DFL Rural Caucus is hosting a legislative meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm to discuss 2023 state legislation on family farm agriculture, the environment and natural resources. Featured speakers are Rep. Kristi Pursell (D- Northfield), Rep. Luke Frederick (D-Mankato). Share Learn More Moorhead Legislative Meeting Sat, Sep 23 Moorhead Sep 23, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Moorhead, Moorhead, MN, USA Sep 23, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Moorhead, Moorhead, MN, USA The Clay County DFL and DFL Rural Caucus are hosting a legislative meeting on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in Moorhead. Featured speakers are Sen. Rob Kupec (D-Moorhead) and Rep. Heather Keeler (D-Moorhead). Share Learn More Multiple Dates Rural Caucus Annual Membership Meeting Thu, Oct 12 Zoom Oct 12, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Zoom Oct 12, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Zoom Share Details Calendar Rural Caucus Calendar Past Events September 2023 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 28 29 5:00 PM DFL Rural Caucus ~ Noble County Potluck Fundraiser +1 more 30 31 1 2 3 4 2:00 PM Lyon County DFL ~ Old Fashioned Humphrey Bean Feed +1 more 5 6 5:00 PM DFL Summer Garden Party ~ Rice County Fair +1 more 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6:30 PM Rural Caucus Executive Committee Meeting +1 more 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8