Pete Radosevich is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 11A Back Pete Radosevich MN House of Representatives House District 11A Cloquet, Minnesota Pete Radosevich is an attorney and business person in Carlton County, Minnesota. Pete practices law from his office in Esko, representing people in personal injury cases, divorce, real estate and other issues important to rural community members. He's also owned Esko Pizza Pies in Esko for 17 years, and publishes the Pine Knot News, an award-winning weekly newspaper covering northern Carlton County. He also host the weekly cable access TV show "Harry's Gang" on politics and current events, and writes an award-winning weekly column in his newspaper on local issues. Pete is married to Tara Radosevich and has 3 great children: Tommy, 16; Patrick; 15; and Ellie, 9. Pete@PeteRadosevichForHouse11A.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Denise Slipy State Senate District 6 Brainerd, MN Denise Slipy was born into a working family on a farm in Indiana and raised by her adoptive grandparents. From a young age, she developed a deep sense of advocacy for those in need. Growing up in a conservative household and church, Denise was instilled with a strong commitment to service— a value she continues to live by! Denise is running for State Senate because she knows families across Minnesota are faced with tough choices all too often. Denise will fight to bring down costs, create more good paying jobs, expand access to quality health care and improve education in rural communities. Denise will fight for us, because she is one of us. Slipy4senate@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Steve Simon Secretary of State Hopkins, MN Steve Simon has served as Minnesota's Secretary of State since 2014. He previously represented a WestMetro district in the Minnesota House. Steve lives in Hopkins with his wife Leia, a business marketing consultant, their two children, Hannah and Noah, and several dogs and cats. Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Joe Staloch State House District 23A Albert Lea, MN Joe Staloch is a returning candidate from 2024 with deep roots in southern Minnesota. He grew up on his family’s farm near Wells, graduated from United South Central High School, and earned a geology degree from Winona State University. His background includes nearly a decade in environmental services, working on hazardous materials, spill response, and soil and water protection. Since returning home, Joe has focused on the challenges facing rural communities, including health care, schools, housing, infrastructure, broadband, and good jobs close to home. His campaign is rooted in growing opportunity close to home and bringing practical, community-focused leadership to St. Paul. info@joe23a.com Donate Website

Cindy Aho is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 13A Back Cindy Aho MN House of Representatives House District 13A Cold Spring, Minnesota I am running for office to work with fellow lawmakers to ensure Minnesota has such things as clean air and water, good schools, and reproductive rights. Minnesota is surrounded by states that do not respect a womans right to make decisions about her own healthcare, don't consider climate change an urgent issue and do not protect workers rights. I am a tenacious Democrat who has worked in the background supporting candidates who share my values. Now, I am the candidate. I want the opportunity to represent my district and make a difference for Minnesotans. cindyahofor13A@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Keith Ellison Attorney General Minneapolis, MN Keith has served as attorney general since Minnesotans first elected him in 2018. As the People’s Lawyer, Keith’s job is to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. Under Keith’s leadership, the Attorney General’s office has taken on the powerful on behalf of Minnesotans, lowering costs for Minnesotans, fighting price-gouging, tackling medical debt, and holding opioid companies accountable. He is protecting tenants from exploitation, keeping Minnesotans safe from scammers and abuse, and standing up for student borrowers. Keith is leading in the fight against the Trump Administration, because no one is above the law — even the President. campaign@keithellison.org Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Rusty Nelson State House District 21A Hendricks, MN My grandparents and great-grandparents farmed in northwest MN (Kittson, Roseau, and Polk Counties). My parents were in the Air Force and Civil Service, so we lived in Hawaii (where I was born), Nebraska, Puerto Rico, and North Dakota. Attended Concordia College, Moorhead, and studied more at the University of North Dakota (PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). I conducted biochemical/biophysical research for 13 years including Scotland (UK), University of Minnesota, and South Dakota State University. After that, I taught science (7-12) and Spanish for 28 years. I am a trustee at my church in Hendricks, am president of the Hendricks Senior Center, volunteer at the local nursing home, and have been an EMT here for over 20 years. My wife and I have lived in Grand Forks, Scotland, Mpls and here in Lincoln County, where we are very happy to have called home for 32 years. nelsonfor21A@itctel.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Nicky Hardy State House District 6B Pequot Lakes, MN Hi! I'm Nicky Hardy! I am a scientist, mom, substitute teacher, and community volunteer in Pequot Lakes and across Crow Wing County. We moved from Detroit, MI to Pequot Lakes in 2018, but I was born and raised as a rural Minnesotan. Science has always been my calling, and knew from a very early age that I was going to land in the sciences. I was a double major at Minnesota State University Moorhead in Biology and Chemistry and I went on to earned my Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center for my work in using technology to understand the immune system and continued that work in the Department of Chemistry at Northwester University in Evanston, IL. Upon returning to Minnesota, I I shifted gears to focus on my family, substitute teach, and do community work. My goals as a legislator is to build bridges to bring people together. Unity is a major theme of my campaign! I want to bring people together from across political, rural, suburban, and urban divides. hardy4house@outlook.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Zack Filipovich State Auditor Duluth, MN As the only accountant in the race, Zack Filipovich brings over a decade of accounting and financial expertise, eight years as Duluth City Councilor, and a proven track record of fiscal responsibility to serve as Minnesota's next State Auditor. info@zackformn.com Donate Website

Lorrie Janatopoulos is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 7B Back Lorrie Janatopoulos MN House of Representatives House District 7B Heikkala Lake UO, Minnesota Lorrie Janatopoulos is a lifelong resident of Northeastern Minnesota, active in public work her entire career with over three decades of experience in workforce and community development. Lorrie has served as a Director at the Department of Employment and Economic Development, as well as the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency. Throughout her career she has championed economic development, affordable housing, and protecting the civil and human rights of all Minnesotans. Lorrie holds a Master of Public Affairs from the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota, was a 2016 Bush Fellow, and named by the AARP as a “50 over 50 Disruptor” for her fearless work fighting for the Range. info@lorrieforhouse.com Donate Website

Anthony Studemann is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 15A Back Anthony Studemann MN House of Representatives House District 15A Marshall, Minnesota I was born and raised in Marshall, MN, and I graduated from Marshall High School in 2007. I love this area and the people who help make it a great place to live. My first job was rock picking when I was 12, and I've continued to work in the area since. I've had the opportunity and privilege to work many different jobs with many different people. Those jobs include, but are not limited to, working at County Fair, Schwan's Distribution Center, Habilitative Services Incorporated and the Mentor Network, custodial work for Marshall Public Schools, plumbing, drain-cleaning, and pumping septic tanks. The people are always the best part of any job I've worked. anthonyforstatehouse@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Mali Anderson State House District 17A Hutchinson, MN I was born in Colorado and grew up on a small hobby farm on a mesa, in the high desert of New Mexico. I attended Baptist academies in primary and secondary school, and then graduated from Piedra Vista High School in Farmington, NM in 2004. I grew up near the Diné people of the Navajo nation, and I witnessed the ongoing injustices being done to them. During this time I also traveled on mission trips to South Africa, and Mexico where I helped deliver humanitarian aid. I watched the damaging impact of climate change in my own area. After high school I studied at the University of NM Roswell. I completed the EMT-Basic certification, followed by the EMT-Intermediate certification at Texas A&M-ESTI. I moved to MN in 2011, because of climate change, the economy, and the desire for my children to benefit from quality education, job opportunities, top tier healthcare, and affordable, safe housing. Those basic necessities are vital to sustain this beautiful State I have come to love as my own. In 2015 I graduated from Ridgewater College with an Associate's degree and began taking additional classes at both SCSU and BSU. I was certain I would complete my education, launch a career, pay off my debt, own my own home, and take them on vacations to see the world! It would then be time to finally give back to all the people and non profit agencies who helped me get there. This was my American Dream. However, in 2019, before I could finish school, I became very ill. That illness coincided with a severe bicycle accident. The injuries I sustained in the accident caused temporal lobe epilepsy. My health deteriorated, taking a few years to stabilize. I am here because the Affordable Healthcare Act saved my life, helped me become a better parent, and continues to sustain me and my children to this day. If I win, I will work within my sphere of influence to demand Universal Healthcare, protect the right to bodily autonomy, protect the environment and the BWCA watershed, and support other programs that help vulnerable populations. Above all, we must protect the Constitutional and Human Rights of all constituents of MN district 17a. mali4mnhouse17a@gmail.com Donate Website