is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Sen. Nick Frentz State Senate District 18 North Mankato, MN Members of Nick's family first moved to Mankato over 150 years ago. His wife Jill and he started their own family together in North Mankato in 1989 and they feel fortunate to have raised four children here who were all enrolled in the excellent local schools. They are proud to call Minnesota “home.” For over 30 years, Nick has enjoyed working in Mankato and volunteering to help with area students, youth sports, charity boards, non-profits, special events and more. He feels blessed to have a community that works together on so many things that improve their quality of life. He is proud to be a voice for that community at the capitol in St. Paul, and bring that spirit of collaboration with him into his legislative work. During his years in the Senate Nick has fought for climate resilience, clean energy, education, health care, transportation, public safety, agriculture, and more. He is proud of his voting record and the work he has done together with Senate District 18 to help the area and its citizens. Donate Website

Jeanne Hendricks is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 6 Back Jeanne Hendricks U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 6 Jeanne Hendricks is a Democratic candidate for Congress running to defeat GOP Rep. Tom Emmer in Minnesota’s 6th District. Jeanne is a nurse anesthetist, mom of two adult children, and community activist who makes decisions every day based on facts and science. She has spent the last 30 years raising a family and providing health care as a nurse anesthetist to adults and children in Minnesota. info@hendricksformn.com Donate Website

Chili Cookoff Fundraiser The DFL Rural Caucus is hosting a Chili Cook Off Fundraiser on Sun. Feb. 4th from 1 - 3pm at Bad Habit Brewing, 25 College Avenue North, St. Joseph, MN. Sen. Aric Putnam, Rep. Dan Wolgamott, Attorney General Keith Ellison (invited) and area DFL candidates will share 2024 election highlights and what's on the state legislative agenda. Bid on great silent auction items and enjoy a variety of chilis and the fixins, beer and soda, while an esteemed panel of judges picks the best chili. Get your $25 ticket today, or be a sponsor at $50, $100, $250 and $500. Help the DFL Rural Caucus kick off the 2024 election year on strong financial footing so we can help elect rural DFL legislative and Congressional candidates. Buy your ticket today! Buy Tickets Volunteer Can't attend? No worries! You can still support the Rural Caucus with a sponsorship or ticket online. If $25 is too much, give what you can or join the fun as our guest. Special Guests State Auditor Julie Blaha Senator Aric Putnam Representative Dan Wolgamott Attorney General Keith Ellison (Invited) Location Feb 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Bad Habit Brewing Saint Joseph, 25 College Ave N, St Joseph, MN 56374, USA

Learn more about the DFL Rural Caucus committees and what you can do to support our cause. Rural Caucus Committees Leadership & Assignments The DFL Rural Caucus is committed to promoting DFL values across rural Minnesota—but we can’t do it without you! Your involvement is essential in making a real impact. Consider hosting or helping to coordinate a DFL outreach event in your community. This could be a potluck, a breakfast gathering, a legislative forum in collaboration with allied organizations, or an event co-hosted with other DFL caucuses. You can also participate in existing community events like Labor Day picnics, parades, Pride celebrations, Farm Fest, and more. The DFL Rural Caucus is here to support you—we can connect you with other members in your area, provide tabling materials and banners, and assist with both social media and traditional media outreach. Another way to get involved is by joining a DFL Rural Caucus Committee. We’re actively seeking new committee members, and we'd love to have you on board! You can find descriptions of our committees and sign-up details below. Communications Committee Event promotion, social media, newsletters, website development, and technology management. Sign Up Endorsement Committee Review candidate questionnaires, interview candidates, recommend endorsements, coordinate electoral support, and get out the vote. Sign Up Fundraising Committee Hold events to raise funds for the DFL Rural Caucus and DFL-endorsed candidates. Sign Up Outreach Committee Manage membership engagement and outreach activities. Sign Up Resolutions, Platform, & Policy Committee Track legislative policy, resolutions, and rural-related issues. Sign Up Constitution & Rules Committee Update our constitution, develop rules, and assist with credentials. Sign Up Nominations Committee Coordinate nominations to the DFL Rural Caucus Executive Committee, review nominations forms, interview candidates, and recommend nominees for election. Sign Up Comms Committee Endorsments Committee Fundraisin Committee Member/Outreach Committee Policy and Platform Committee CBRC Nominations Committee

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Sen. Grant Hauschild State Senate District 3 Hermantown, MN Senator Grant Hauschild and his wife Grace are raising their family in the Northland they love. A father first, Grant serves to ensure Minnesota is stronger for the next generation and focused on real results. Before the Senate, he worked in rural economic development with USDA, served U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and was a city councilor, always focused on working families and small towns. In the Senate, he has tackled the rural EMS crisis, delivered tax relief for families and seniors, and helped secure free school meals. His work is grounded in listening and delivering for Northern Minnesota. grantformn@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Kristy Janigo State Senate District 37 Maple Grove, MN Kristy Janigo is a Maple Grove City Councilmember, Army veteran, and lifelong public servant running for the Minnesota Senate in District 37. Raised in small towns in North Dakota by a family of educators and public servants, Kristy learned early the value of hard work, strong communities, and service to others. She enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard at 17 and served for six years, continuing a proud family tradition of military service. Kristy has dedicated her career to helping others, particularly veterans. kristy@kristyjanigoformn.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

The mission of the DFL Rural Caucus is to embody and strengthen the relationship between Minnesota’s Rural Community and the DFL Party. Home: Welcome STAND UP AND JOIN US IN Fighting for Rural Minnesotans Become a Member Take Action Donate 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 13 days to the event DFL Rural Caucus Executive Committee Meeting Thu, Sep 10 Virtual Meeting Learn more Multiple Dates 41 days to the event DFL Rural Caucus Membership Meetings Thu, Oct 08 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

Kamala Harris & Tim Walz is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for President & Vice President in Back Kamala Harris & Tim Walz President & Vice President Oakland, CA & Mankato, MN Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Mark Legvold State Senate District 58 Northfield, MN Mark Legvold: Veteran, Farmer, Educator – A real Dirt-Road Democrat Mark’s story centers around the core values he grew up with on the farm and continued in his career in the military and in public education: Work hard, serve others, act with integrity, value learning, and treat others with care and respect. Mark served both active duty US Air Force and in the MN Air National Guard. His career spanned 33 years. He was both a teacher and administrator in Saint Paul Public Schools for 10 years and throughout his life has been an active part of his family farm, raising corn and soybeans. He has also served in his township on both the planning commission and as the elected clerk. legvold4mnsen58@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Dan Wilson State House District 26A Winona, MN Dan Wilson is a farmer, laborer, and community leader who has spent twenty years putting down roots in Winona County — and fighting to make it a place where working families can afford to stay. Dan farms rotationally grazes cattle on a rural land cooperative in southern Winona County. Living rurally has driven his advocacy for clean well water and rural broadband — basic infrastructure that greater Minnesota families deserve. Dan serves serves on leadership in the Winona EDA, Mi Energy Citizen Board, and Hope for Homes. He is running for House District 26A because Winona deserves a champion for affordability — not a partyfollower. Dan@danwilsonforhouse.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Justin Doyle State House District 13B St. Joseph, MN I am a lifelong resident of rural Central Minnesota, save for four years' time in the Navy. My experience is as varied as could be over the course of fifty-seven years in the workforce. I worked on beef cattle farms, potato farms, dairy farms, produce farms, and raised sheep and lambs on my own farm. I spent many years logging, ten years in road construction and trucking, and twelve years on the railroad, mostly as an engineer. I’ve met so many people in all of those lines of work that there is probably not a complaint that I haven’t heard, nor a solution that I haven't heard offered. Listening to people, and sharing their concerns, is what I see as the primary job for a representative. campaignfundforjustindoyle@gmail.com Donate Website