The Blue BBQ Continues to Grow!
We had a great turn out for our annual Blue BBQ to raise money for the candidates or of SD57. We raised more money this year than last so we’ll be able to make a generous donation to all of the SD57 campaigns. Thanks to everyone who came out for food, music and fun in the sun!
SD57 Shows Up for Democracy at DFL Convention
The 2026 DFL Convention in Rochester was not without it’s surprises, long days and a fair amount of fun! SD57 Delegates and Alternates were there for every bit of it.
Thanks to the Delegates and Alternates that made it. Like all of us in SD57 they are dedicated to bring sanity back to our democracy. With a full slate of incredible candidates, it’s time to get to work and start knocking those doors! SD57 DFLers are up to the task. See the adopted Platform Resolutions here!
Thanks again!
Volunteer Extravaganza Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Volunteer Extravaganza and May Central Committee meeting on May 20th. It’s always great to have a full room of friends anxious to help turn SD57 blue. Please click the links below for resources including a recording of the volunteer opportunities presentations and related material. Thanks again for all your help.
Meet the 2026 Endorsed Candidates for SD57
Steven Schroer MN Senate SD57
Steven Schroer MN Senate SD57
Upcoming Events
SD57 Convention Draws a Party Ready to Take Back Democracy
What an incredible DFL57 Convention! With the threat of a blizzard hitting, DFLers got to work attacking a big agenda. It was a long day but the energy and enthusiasm in the room was amazing. And we beat the snow!
We accomplished so much: We updated our SD57 Constitution and Bylaws, elected new party officers, picked 32 resolutions from a list of 94 to send on to the State Platform Committee, endorsed candidates for the Minnesota House and Senate, and sub caucused to elect 16 delegates and 16 alternates to represent us at the CD2 and State Conventions.
In addition, we heard from candidates for state auditor, CD2 Congressional Rep, and US Senate, as well as Secretary of State Steve Simon, Rep Dave Pinto, Rep Bianca Virnig, Senator Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL party chair Richard Carlbom, and state Outreach and Inclusion officer Quentin Wathum-Ocama.
See all the results of the convention on our About Page
Listen to the SD57 Candidate Forum
Brian Cohn and Steven Schroer, both running for the SD57B House spoke on a wide range of topics at SD57’s first Candidate Forum on Feb. 18th. Click the player below to listen.
What a night! Caucus 2026
To say DFL Caucus night was inspiring is an understatement.
This year’s caucus saw over 350 SD57 DFLers gather together to express their concern about our democracy, work on ways to take back our government and make it work for all of us (not just the rich). We also showed how much we care for our neighbors, no matter who they are, where they are from or what they look like.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered to be a convener, a caucus chair, a precinct official as well as those that submitted resolutions for consideration.
Put your Political Contribution Refund to Work
Help defend our democracy against the MAGA insanity. Make a donation of up to $75 to DFL Senate District 57 and the state of Minnesota will refund it through the Political Contribution Refund program. It’s like free money to make a difference.
SD57 Shows Up at No King Rally in Lakeville
Lakeviile joined the rest of the 7 million people across the nation at October 18th’s No Kings Rally. An estimate 1000 people lined Kenwood trail to join the chorus condemning the illegal and unconstitutional polices and actions of the Trump administration. See the coverage of the metro area events from WCCO here.
Introducing Resist!
Without any doubt, we are in the midst of a Constitutional crisis. There is no end in sight by Donald Trump and the complicit GOP and their daily assault on our values, our rights, and our Constitution. We don’t need to list all of the craziness and, while Minnesota is envied by many as a sanctuary and an island of reason, the threats are real to all of us as the MN GOP tries to further its agenda.About DFL Senate District 57
DFL 57 is one of about 100 organizing units that are part of the state Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party.
- There are 8 congressional districts in Minnesota. Senate District 57 is part of Congressional District 2 (CD2).
- CD2 is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig.
Is the Democratic Party right for you?
If you agree with even a couple of the following statements, the DFL might be a home for you. Come to caucus to help define our goals for 2022.
- Masks and vaccines are small prices to pay to help move past the pandemic; all of us who can should do our part to help.
- “The science” changes because we learn more all the time; we live in a world where we are curious, continue to learn and don’t demand absolutes.
- America is strong enough to re-assess our history to understand where we came from and where we are going.
- The evidence of climate change is all around us. Human activity is in large part to blame.
- Our elections are largely open, fair and accurate – even when we don’t like the outcomes.
- It’s wrong when people are treated differently because of the color of their skin, the god they worship, who they love or how they identify.
- Schools should be safe places for our children – and free from politics and religion (except if those are the subject of a class).
- Sen. Paul Wellstone was right when he said “We all do better when we all do better.”
You can also run for Precinct Chair or Vice Chair on Caucus Night
Each of DFL57’s 24 precincts will elect a Precinct Chair and Vice Chair that evening to a two year term. These positions are also voting members in the DFL57 Central Committee.*
*There is no application for these positions — you simply raise your hand and nominate yourself at the caucus. Go here for more information about the caucus.
Upcoming Events
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Volunteer Extravaganza and May Central Committee meeting on May 20th. It’s always great to have a full room of friends anxious to help turn SD57 blue. Please click the links below for resources including a recording of the volunteer opportunities presentations and related material. Thanks again for all your help.
Issues Important to DFL57
Education Minnesota Lakeville's President Carrie Popp at SD57 Meeting
Education Minnesota Lakeville’s President Carrie Popp shares the inside scoop on how things are going at Lakeville Schools and learn how you can help. Please take a look at the slides above.
Health Care Forum Highlights
SD57 welcomed Health Care For All Minnesota for Fixing How We Pay for Health Care, Now That We’ve Tried Everything Else presented by Anne C. Jones MA, BSN, RN Vice-Chair of the Board of Health Care for All Minnesota.
What is the impact of our multi-payer system on health spending in the U.S. and in Minnesota, on overall health outcomes, on individuals, families, and businesses? What’s the answer? Are there steps we can take? Haven’t we already tried? What are some of the barriers to change? What are the principles and features of a comprehensive, affordable, high quality health care system that would cover all Minnesotans? How can you help us fix how we pay for health care in MN and in the U.S.?
Check out the slide deck above and download the handouts from the event here.
HCAMN One-Page Summary
Commitment to Act HCAMN
Threats to Medicare
Fixing How We Pay for Health Care – SD 57 DFL – Wed., Sept 20, 2023 7pm Slide Deck