is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Erin McCabe Ningen State House District 7A Hibbing, MN I grew up and cut my political teeth on Minnesota's Iron Range, which shaped my commitment to hard-working families and public service. I studied history and political science at Bemidji State University. I gained invaluable insight into effective leadership working for trusted Minnesota leaders like Governor Rudy Perpich, Congressman Jim Oberstar, and Senator Paul Wellstone. During this time, I had the chance to serve in Minnesota state government when I was appointed by the governor to serve two terms on the Minnesota Community College Board and one term on the Minnesota State University Board. Today, my life remains centered on serving our community. Working overnights as a 988 crisis call specialist and part-time as a restaurant server keeps me directly connected to the everyday struggles of working families. I am running for the House of Representatives to bring common sense, grounded leadership to District 7A. From protecting our public schools and local industries to exploring innovative energy solutions for our abandoned mine pits, I will fight for a prosperous future that lifts up everyone in Northern Minnesota. teamerin7a@gmail.com Donate Website

Thaddeus Laugisch is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 4B Back Thaddeus Laugisch MN House of Representatives House District 4B Kragnes, Minnesota As a rural resident of 4B for nearly four years, a MN resident for fifteen, a husband and father of two, I work each day to better our region through commercial agricultural design. Additionally, as the Safety Director for my company, I carry the responsibility of ensuring the safety of others within the systems I design, as well as during their construction. I am proud to drive through the district and see how my designs have contributed to the growth of the ag industry and meeting the new requirements and standards of the industry. My sixteen-year career has been built on a foundation of designing solutions for my clients that integrate improvements within their existing systems and budget. We achieved this while also meeting proper safety standards, with future growth always in mind. Frankly, as regulations bare down on the industry, we need someone in office with experience in working to find solutions to ensure policy is created with common sense in mind. I recall vibrancy in our communities within 4B, and will advocate to bring that back. I am ready to put in the work to address the needs of our communities, while preserving the history we have within them. Working to restore the historical ballpark in Detroit Lakes is an excellent example of that history. To ensure our communities are vibrant, we need to improve access to healthcare, childcare, and senior care. We also need to provide employment opportunities in our rural communities by improving programs to support our small businesses. Donate Website

Dusty Bolstad is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 13B Back Dusty Bolstad MN House of Representatives House District 13B Sartell, Minnesota Dusty is a true champion of Democratic values and has spent her life fighting for the rights of everyday Minnesotans. From her work as a community organizer to her time spent as a mental health administrator, Dusty has always put the needs of her constituents first. She is committed to creating policies that promote social justice, equality, and economic opportunity for all Minnesotans. DustyBolstadforMNHouse@outlook.com Donate Website

Reed Olson is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 2A Back Reed Olson MN House of Representatives House District 2A Bemidji, Minnesota My name is Reed Olson. I come from a proud Farmer’s Union family in Litchfield, MN, where my earliest jobs included corn detasseling and cleaning pig stalls. After heading north to work at the Concordia Language Villages, I was enthralled with the Bemidji-area landscape and decided to set down roots. I entered local politics in 2013 as a Bemidji City Council member. I finished my second term as a Beltrami County Commissioner at the end of 2022. For over fifteen years, I have been a small business owner in rural Minnesota. I understand the pressures that small business owners face and the hard work necessary to make small business ownership a reality. I am excited to get to work in St Paul. reed@votereedolson.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Kari Dorry State Senate District 12 Ortonville, MN Kari Dorry is a special education teacher and community advocate who believes every child deserves the support they need to succeed. She has dedicated her career to helping students and families navigate challenges and reach their full potential. Kari is running to fight for strong public schools, affordable healthcare, and thriving rural communities. kari4mnsenate@gmail.com Donate Website

Rep. Dan Wolgamott is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 14B Back Rep. Dan Wolgamott MN House of Representatives House District 14B St. Cloud, Minnesota Dan Wolgamott is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) state representative in the Minnesota State House, serving St. Cloud and the surrounding areas since 2019. Known for his focus on education, healthcare, and local infrastructure, Dan has been an influential voice in his district. danformn@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Allie Wolf State House District 26B Spring Valley, MN Allie Wolf is a Marine Corps veteran and mom of two who grew up in SE Minnesota. After high school she studied mass communications at Winona State University, and in 2011 she joined the Marines and trained as a linguist, studying Pashto and Afghan culture. After, she and her husband moved back to their hometown of Spring Valley, where they currently reside. She used the G.I. Bill to earn a B.S. in Computer Science. Allie’s been a working mom, stay-at-home mom; she’s worked as an administrative assistant, a substitute teacher, a paraprofessional, and a bartender. This is her second campaign, and she’s ready to champion progressive values and policies when she flips her district blue in 2026! alliewolfformnhouse@gmail.com 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

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Amy Klobuchar Governor Plymouth, MN Amy Klobuchar is running for governor, with her running mate Ben Schierer, because Minnesotans deserve to have their work recognized and rewarded. She’s running for every Minnesotan who wants to buy their first house; for every parent who wants a better world for their kids; for everyone who wants affordable health care. As governor, Amy will focus on lowering costs for families, getting results for Minnesotans, rooting out fraud, and making the government accountable to the people of our state. info@amyklobuchar.com Donate Website

Learn more about the DFL Rural Caucus, what we do, and our team Our Caucus Officers & Directors Constitution & Bylaws Committees About The DFL Rural Caucus was established in 2019 with the goal of giving a voice to rural communities and addressing their unique needs. Rural Minnesota accounts for less than 20% of the state's population and has a rich history of self-sufficient rural citizens who built the foundation of American democracy. (x ) Despite the changes in the makeup of the United States, rural communities still face important issues such as access to reliable broadband, education, conservation, and healthcare. As the 2016 elections have shown, the Democratic Party cannot afford to ignore any county or vote in its quest for a fair and just society. To achieve this goal, the DFL must have a strong presence in every region of the state. The DFL Rural Caucus serves as a platform for rural residents to become active members of the DFL and actively engage with the ongoing work of the party. It aims to generate support for and understanding of rural issues among caucus members, the DFL, and key stakeholder organizations working on behalf of rural residents and communities. Since its formation, the Rural Caucus has focused on recruiting rural DFL members, providing support to county parties where rebuilding is needed, supporting DFL candidates, and recruiting high-quality candidates to ensure that no race goes uncontested. Meet Our Executive Board Exec Board First Name Last name Role City CD Theresa Keaveny Chair New Ulm 1 Jeff Strand Vice Chair Lamberton 7 Lisa Schoelerman Secretary Hutchinson 7 Lori Sellner Treasurer Secretary 1 Susan Herder Outreach Officer Minneapolis 5 Robert Anderson Deputy Secretary Moorhead 7 2025 Directors First Name Last Name Congressional District City Julie Fryer 1 Chatfield Eugenio Lopez 1 Worthington Clinton Meyers 1 Walters Joe Shepherd 1 Rochester Dan Wilson 1 Rushford Brian Rohrenbach 2 Rosemount Chuck Smith-Dewey 2 Lakefield Kathleen Stark 2 Le Sueur Alissa Brickman 6 Sauk Rapids Jennifer Cronin 7 Pipestone Nicole LeDoux 7 Detroit Lakes Cathy Daniels 8 Hibbing Constitution & Bylaws Click the button below to read our constitution and bylaws. Read it Here Constitution

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Jack Hedin State Senate District 26 Winona, MN Jack Hedin has been a vegetable farmer his entire adult life. Hedin founded Featherstone Farm with his family in 1994, while a resident of rural Winona County. The farm grew from 3 rented acres servicing two farmers markets, to its current scale of 140 acres of vegetables, 50 seasonal employees, and distribution throughout the upper Midwest. Featherstone Farm moved to rural Fillmore County in 2008 following a devastating flood the previous year. Hedin became a vocal advocate on issues of agriculture and the environment in the early 2000s, writing and lobbying on topics from federal farm policy and land use to climate change and immigration. He and Jenni McHugh raised 3 boys on and around the farm; all 3 graduated from Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS). Hedin retired from active management of the farm business in 2025, turning operations over to a team of managers. Hedin was elected to the (WAPS) board in 2024. jack@jackhedin.org Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Brian Walker State House District 31A Ramsey, MN Brian Walker grew up on a farm in Kansas and brought those roots with him to Ramsey, where he raises horses and has built a life in House District 31A. He's served his community on the Ramsey Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. After January 6th, Brian left the Republican Party. He didn't leave his values: hard work, a strong and fair economy, good schools for every kid. Through long conversations with his wife, he came to see that the party had abandoned those values, and him. He found that the things he'd always believed in had a home in the DFL all along. He's proud to be a democrat today, and hopes to help more recovering republicans on their journey, too. campaign@walkerforward.com Donate Website