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Rural Caucus Committees Leadership & Assignments Communications Committee Event promotion, social media, newsletters, website development, and technology management. Contact the Chair Endorsement Committee Review candidate questionnaires, interview candidates, recommend endorsements, coordinate electoral support, and get out the vote. Contact the Chair Fundraising Committee Hold events to raise funds for the DFL Rural Caucus and DFL-endorsed candidates. Contact the Chair Membership & Outreach Committee Manage membership engagement and outreach activities. Contact the Chair Resolutions, Platform, & Policy Committee Track legislative policy, resolutions, and rural-related issues. Contact the Chair Constitution & Rules Committee Make edits to the constitution and more. Contact the Chair Nominations Committee Review candidate questionnaires, interview candidates, and help with the annual meeting. Contact the Chair Comms Committee Endorsments Committee Fundraisin Committee Member/Outreach Committee Policy and Platform Committee CBRC Nominations Committee

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 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 . A Message of Gratitude from the DFL Rural Caucus Visit the News Center Email List Stay in Touch First Name Last Name Email Zip Code Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

Join the DFL Rural Caucus The DFL Rural Caucus invites you to become a member. Annual membership in the DFL Rural Caucus is free and open to anyone who completes the form below and who supports the mission and purpose of the Caucus. While not required, voluntary donations are encouraged and appreciated to support the work of the DFL Rural Caucus to advance DFL values and to elect DFL candidates up and down the ballot. Donate to the DFL Rural Caucus Donate to the DFL Rural Caucus to help advance DFL values in Rural Minnesota and to elect DFL candidates up and down the ballot by clicking the button below or by writing a check payable to DFL (write "Rural Caucus" in the memo field) and mail to: Lori Sellner, 221 4th Ave. - Apt. 4, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085. Donate

< Back Paul Bolin MN House of Representatives House District 30B Otsego, Minnesota I am a fifth-generation resident of central Minnesota. My mom grew up on a farm and reminds me every day that the food we eat is the fruit of the work of farmers across Minnesota and the country. I grew up in a working-class union family and I was the first in my family to go to college. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in biochemistry and physiology, and went on to earn my medical doctorate after that. I understand that our rural areas have been neglected by politicians for too long. Rural Minnesota holds a special place in my heart, and I am committed to championing policies that will help these communities grow and thrive. paul4mn@gmail.com Donate Website

< Back Rep. Jeff Brand MN House of Representatives House District 18A St. Peter, Minnesota I'm a fifth generation Minnesotan that grew up on a dairy in a township near Howard Lake, MN. Now Genevieve and I are small business owners specializing in native landscaping, garden design and ecological services. I've been active in the community as a Saint Peter City Councilmember from 2012-2019, member of the Region 9 commission, and as a board member for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. I was elected State Representative in 2018. I relied upon my abilities and reputation as an elected official to bring citizens and officials together in order to build on the concept of a stronger community. As an advocate for Greater Minnesota, I've already proven to be a representative that provided for constituents. jeff@brandforhouse.org Donate Website

< Back Veda Kanitz MN House of Representatives House District 57A Lakeville, Minnesota Veda Kanitz is a high school science teacher, Climate Reality Leader, Citizens’ Climate Lobby member, and one of the founding members of the DFL Environmental Caucus. She received the DFL’s Willard Munger award for Distinguished Environmental Stewardship in 2020. Her love of the natural world and desire to leave a healthy environment for her children and grandchildren inform her life’s work. vedaformn@gmail.com Donate Website

< Back Rep. Heather Keeler MN House of Representatives House District 4A Moorhead, Minnesota Heather is a proud Moorhead Spud mom to two boys, two-time alum of MSUM, and a neighbor actively engaged in her community. Before elected Representative Keeler in November 2020, Heather worked in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota with community partners to improve education equity and healthcare access and community engagement for unrepresented communities. During her first term in office, Heather served as the Vice Chair of the Preventing Homelessness Committee and as a Member of the Conference Committee for Higher Education. Currently in her second term, Heather serves as the Vice Chair of the Child And Families Policy and Finance Committee and is as the only BIPOC queer member on the Health and Human Services Conference Committee. Heather also served on the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council for 3 years. In 2019, Heather successfully spearheaded the movement for the City of Moorhead to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day annually on the second Monday of October, which she later shepherded through the MN House becoming a state-wide day of honor and remembrance. heather4house@gmail.com Donate Website

< Back Allie Wolf MN House of Representatives House District 26B Spring Valley, Minnesota I’m a mom, a Marine veteran, and a proud, born-and-raised Minnesotan. For most of my life, ever since I was five years old, I’ve lived in SE Minnesota. I went to college at Winona State University to study Mass Communications, and later enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2011 as a linguist where I studied the Pashto language and Afghan culture. But after my enlistment, my husband and I moved back home to Spring Valley to start our own family, and I used my G.I. Bill to get my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. I've been a working mom, stay-at-home mom, and everything in between since then, and now I'm ready to take on a new service role as the representative of District 26B. alliewolfformnhouse@gmail.com Donate Website

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 contributions 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.

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 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 Theresa Keaveny Chair Lori Sellner Treasurer Mike Simpkins Vice Chair Jeff Strand Outreach Officer Jacob Grippen Secretary 2023 Directors First Name Last Name Position Congressional District Dan Wilson Director 1 Eugenio Lopez Director 1 Ethan Sykes Director 1 Julie Fryer Director 1 Clinton Meyer Director 1 Kathleen Stark Director 2 Farhio Khalif Director 3 Alissa Brickman Director 6 Logan Kortgard Director 7 Jennifer Cronin Director 7 Lisa Schoelerman Director 7 Thaddeus Laugisch Director 7 Cathy Daniels Director 8 Megan Bond Director 8 Aaron Heim Director 8 Constitution & Bylaws Click the button below to read our constitution and bylaws. Read it Here Constitution

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