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< Back Kari Rehrauer MN House of Representatives House District 35B Coon Rapids, Minnesota I am the youngest of four children raised in a middle class family in Eau Claire, WI. My family had a small business where I first learned the value of hard work, kindness, compassion and how to treat those around you. I attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s in education. From there I became a life and Earth science teacher in the public schools for 20 years. I am now a city council member for Coon Rapids where I take my experience as a woman and science teacher to grow my circle of influence to help those in our community. To me, the role of a public servant is to care for and better the lives of all of their constituents. kariformn@gmail.com Donate Website

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 2024 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 . DFL Rural Caucus Proudly Endorses Mayor Harley Droba for Minnesota State House in District 3A Visit the News Center Email List Stay in Touch First Name Last Name Email Zip Code Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

Resolutions Contact Resolutions Comm ittee Vi ew the DFL Ongoing Platform View the DFL Action Agenda Support Our Top 2024 Resolutions! ​ ​ Make plans to attend Precinct Caucuses on Tues. Feb. 27th and take any or all of these 10 DFL Rural Caucus resolutions for adoption. These were chosen as priorities by Rural Caucus members in an online vote. Click the button below to download a copy of ALL the resolutions below with your information filled in. Click Here Right To Repair Support Right to Repair Laws to protect consumers from manufacturers that restrict the ability of third party and self-repair of agricultural equipment that is already purchased. Download ​ ​ Clean Drinking Water for All Pursue policies that ensure access to clean and accessible drinking water for all Minnesotans. Download ​ ​ ​ Environmental Regulation Oppose any effort to circumvent or weaken state or federal environmental laws or protections involving administrative procedures and permitting. Download ​ ​ Minnesota Equal Rights Ammendment Resolution The DFL Party make the Minnesota State Equal Rights Amendment a top priority in 2024: 1 to ensure that the rights of all Minnesotans are secured into our strongest legal document; 2. to promote the robust MN State ERA to ensure passage through the MN Legislature this Session; 3 to help lead the charge for a successful robust state ERA ballot initiative campaign in 2024. Download ​ ​ Oppose Minnesota C02 Pipeline Projects Resolution Oppose construction in Minnesota Rural/Farming Communities CO2 Pipelines Download ​ ​ Regenerative Farming & Regional Food Systems Resolution Support the development of regional food systems and regenerative farming practices. Download ​ ​ ​ Rural Child Care Shortage Resolution Support the passage of legislation that addresses the shortage of available child care in rural Minnesota. Download ​ ​ Rural Housing Shortage Resolution The DFL Party encourage the passage of legislation that addresses the shortage of available housing, affordable and traditional, in rural Minnesota. Download ​ ​ Universal Single Payer Health Care Resolution The DFL Party prioritizes adoption of a single payer, universal national health care system that provides accessible, affordable health care for all by enacting the Minnesota Health Plan (Marty) at the State Level and the Medicare for All Act of 2023 (Jayapal) at the National Level. Download ​ ​ Unsafe Pesticides Resolution Support policies to reduce or eliminate the use of unsafe pesticides such as glyphosate, neonicotinoids, and chlorpyrifos in agriculture and on recreational land or lawns and require any business selling plants to let the public know whether or not the plant has been treated in any way with systemic pesticides from the neonicotinoid family. Download ​ ​ ​ Read More Resolutions from Our Member s Here These were other resolutions that submitted but not chosen as our Top Ten. ​

Get Your DFL Rural Caucus Yard Sign! Step One: Fill out the form as indicated below. ​ Step Two: You will be redirected to a donation page. Please fill out the suggested donation for $15 per sign you are requesting. Get Your Yard Sign! First name Last name Email Phone How many signs would you like? Street Address Street Address Line 2 City Postal / Zip code What Congressional District do you live in? Choose a district How are you donating? Cash (In-Person Only) Online (In-Person or Online) Request a Sign

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

Organize with Us! Interested in volunteering with the DFL Rural Caucus? Fill out the form below! We'll be in touch with any upcoming volunteer opportunities! Congressional District I'm interested in: Writing letters to the editor Hosting a fundraiser Attending Lobbying Days Social Media Making phone calls Going door-to-door for candidates Entering data for candidates Submit Thanks for submitting!

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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

Legislative Action Contact Your Legis lator Legislative Upda tes Upcom ing Events Legislative Action You Can Help! Can you help us to support (or oppose) legislation during the legislative season in Minnesota? Or, with Federal legislation, as such issues develop? ​ Also, you may enjoy watching the legislature in action. The combined legislative calendar lists hearings, meetings, or other events at the Minnesota Legislature that are coming up. Click Here Upcoming Legislative Events Submit an Event Subscribe to Our Calendar Below are lists of upcoming hearings, lobbying days, and other events we encourage our members to attend. Leg Action Cal Resources 2023 DFL "To-Do" List 2023 Committee Deadlines Legislative Committees: House Agriculture Finance and Policy Capital Investment Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Commerce Finance and Policy Economic Development Finance and Policy Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy State and Local Government Finance and Policy Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Transportation Finance and Policy Ways and Means ​ Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee Capital Investment Committee Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee State and Local Government and Veterans Committee Transportation Committee

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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 Kathleen Stark Director 2 Shawn Groth 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

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. Note: Information shown below with an asterisk (*) is required to become a member of the DFL Rural Caucus. First Name Last Name Email Phone Street Address City Postal / Zip code County Congressional District Senate District House District By completing this form, I confirm my membership in the DFL Rural Caucus for 2024. I affirm my support for the DFL Rural Caucus mission and goals and understand that, as a member, I am able to vote in DFL Rural Caucus meetings and participate in caucus events and activities. Payment of dues is not required for active membership. SUBMIT 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