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The mission of the DFL Rural Caucus is to embody and strengthen the relationship between Minnesota’s Rural Community and the DFL Party. 2026 Resolutions Download the resolutions package recommended by the DFL Rural Caucus for 2026. ACCESS RESOLUTIONS Home: Welcome STAND UP AND JOIN US IN Fighting for Rural Minnesotans Become a Member Take Action Donate Commit To Caucus Learn More Find Your Caucus Location Welcome to the DFL Rural Caucus The DFL Rural Caucus delivers DFL values in rural communities - comprehensive health care for working families, world-class K-12/pre-K education, reproductive rights, support for beginning and family farmers, support for vital main street businesses, and border-to-border broadband. We advance these values through voter engagement, outreach, and work to elect DFL candidates supporting Rural Minnesota priorities. Our Caucus Our Leaders Legislative Action Voter Info Upcoming Events Multiple Dates 9 days to the event DFL Rural Caucus Executive Committee Meeting Thu, Feb 12 Virtual Meeting Learn more Multiple Dates 37 days to the event DFL Rural Caucus Membership Meetings Thu, Mar 12 Virtual Zoom Event Learn more Get Involved Get involved and make a difference in rural Minnesota by volunteering, canvassing, attending events, or even considering running for office. The more rural Democrats actively engage and participate, the stronger and more effective our movement becomes. Join us and let's shape the future of our communities together. Take Action Support the Rural Caucus Take Action Register to vote in time for Election Day Button Take Action Stay in the loop with updates and info Take Action Become a member of the Rural Caucus THE ACTION CENTER See Every Way to Get Involved Take Action Get the Latest KEEP UP WITH THE RURAL CAUCUS Stay informed with all the Latest News and social activity on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . 2026 Annual Meeting Dec 8, 2025 2 min read Resolutions 2026, Commit to Caucus! Dec 4, 2025 1 min read Thank You, Senator Tina Smith, for Being a Champion for Rural Minnesota! Feb 18, 2025 1 min read A Message of Gratitude from the DFL Rural Caucus Nov 20, 2024 1 min read 2024 Rural Caucus Resolutions Feb 22, 2024 1 min read Rural Caucus Handouts Dec 9, 2023 1 min read Visit the News Center

Find rural caucus resolutions, view the DFL platform, and get in touch with our committee. Resolutions DFL Rural Caucus 2026 Resolutions Commit to Caucus Tuesday, February 3, 7:00 pm 2026 Resolutions! Here are resolutions created by DFL Rural Caucus members and prioritized for adoption at the 2026 State Convention. Corporate & Business Accountability to the Public We support fair competition and a halt to further corporate consolidation and monopoly control of the media, tech industry, farm and food system, medical system, agricultural implements, and all sectors of our economy through strong enforcement of federal and state antitrust laws, and by passing the Fair Competition Act to strengthen Minnesota's price discrimination laws. (Download Resolution Form ) Retirement Security We support the passage of the Social Security Expansion Act (SSEA) to make Social Security solvent, fair, and equitable for the next 75+ years. (Download Resolution Form ) Government Accountability to the Public The DFL calls for the restoration of Congressional Authority over tariffs and an end to the trade wars started by the Trump Administration that have unnecessarily increased prices paid by American consumers, small businesses, and destroyed markets for family farmers. ( Download Resolution Form ) Agriculture, Food, & Land Stewardship We support passage of a new, comprehensive Farm Bill that includes a strong farm safety net with effective payment limitations, a restored nutrition title, a strong competition title, strong investments in local food, conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and research. ( Download Resolution Form ) Health & Human Services We support the State of Minnesota's adoption of a universal, single-payer system of healthcare insurance for all its citizens, such as the Minnesota Health Care Plan. ( Download Resolution Form ) Public Safety & Crime Prevention We urge the Governor, Attorney General, Legislature, and all relevant state agencies to establish clear statewide policies, protocols, and legal guidance affirming that Minnesota has the authority to arrest federal agents who commit crimes within the state. ( Download Resolution Form ) Civil, Human, & Constitutional Rights In Minnesota, we believe in freedom, fairness, and equality for everyone. The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment would enshrine these shared values in our state Constitution, ensuring that every Minnesotan's rights are protected - now and for future generations to come. ( Download Resolution Form ) Natural Resources & the Environment We support policies that protect the health of all Minnesotans by ensuring access to clean, safe drinking water and providing free water testing, education, and remediation for private wells. ( Download Resolution Form ) Health & Human Services We support Medicare for All, which establishes a national health insurance program that covers all residents. ( Download Resolution Form ) Agriculture, Food, & Land Stewardship Supports the development of regional food systems that provide nourishing foods, investments in small business development, food processing infrastructure such as small-scale meat processing, community commercial-grade kitchens, food storage, and food transportation, and marketing of goods and specialty crops that have environmental and economic benefits. ( Download Resolution Form ) DOWNLOAD FULL PACKAGE OF RESOLUTIONS

The DFL Rural Caucus Annual meeting is set for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7pm (6:30pm registration). You are invited to a Zoom meeting Thurs Jan 8, 2026 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) . Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.   The event includes a forum featuring DFL candidates for Congressional District offices in Greater Minnesota, followed by our Annual Business meeting. Here's the Congressional Candidate line up so far -  CD 1 - Jake Johnson, confirmed CD 2 - Kaela Berg, Matt Klein, Matt Little - all confirmed CD 6 - Doug Chapter, confirmed; Anson Amberson, invited CD 7 - Heather Keeler and Erik Osberg, both confirmed CD 8 - Cyle Cramer and Trina Swanson , JP McBride, confirmed; Emanuel Anastos, invited Officer Elections : At DFL Rural Caucus Annual Meetings in even numbered years, members elect five officers to two year terms.   Nominations are now open for the offices of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Outreach Inclusion Officer.   The deadline to submit a Nomination form is January 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.  The Nominations Form with position descriptions and instructions is below. You are welcome to submit for any of the 5 officer posts.  In order to submit a Nomination and to vote at the Annual Meeting, you must be a  member in good standing , which means you must have completed the membership form at https://www.dflruralcaucus.org/join  no later than December 29, 2025 at 11:59pm, 10 days in advance of the meeting at which voting is taking place. Rural Caucus memberships year runs from January annual meeting to January annual meeting. If you have a question about your membership status, contact DFL Rural Caucus Treasurer Lori Sellner at  info@dflruralcaucus.org .

The DFL Rural Caucus is gearing up for the 2026 election year by asking you to Commit to Caucus on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, AND submit your ideas for resolutions to be considered at caucuses.  Our Resolutions and Policy Committee has created this form,  https://forms.gle/UdAucFBC5hJ5jh8f6  ,   modelled after the DFL 2026 Resolution Form, to submit your proposed resolutions .  The goal is to identify resolutions of importance in Greater Minnesota and work for their support at Precinct Caucuses. Please submit your resolutions by midnight on  Monday, December 14th. Our resolutions team will then consolidate the resolutions and send them to Rural Caucus members for a vote. Top vote getters will become DFL Rural Caucus priority resolutions, which we'll send in advance at the Feb. 3rd Caucus. Questions?  Email  info@dflruralcaucus.org The Rural Caucus is grateful for your engagement in the DFL!

Last week, Senator Tina Smith announced that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026. While we will miss her leadership, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for her years of service—especially her unwavering commitment to rural Minnesota.   From standing up for reproductive rights to her tireless advocacy for farmers and small-town businesses, Senator Smith has always been a leader on broadband expansion, mental health resources, and rural infrastructure. She understands that a strong Minnesota means investing in every corner of the state, not just the metro areas.   As a former Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senator, and lifelong organizer, she has fought for policies that uplift working families, expand access to healthcare, and ensure that rural voices are heard at the highest levels of government. Her work on agriculture and economic development has left a lasting impact, and her leadership will be deeply missed.   We thank Senator Smith for her service, her dedication, and her belief in the power of rural communities. We look forward to seeing what she does next and know that her work to make Minnesota a better place is far from over.