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Your Neighbors. Your DFL.

Welcome to the most grass-roots, local level of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in Minnesota. Including significant portions of Richfield and Bloomington, the members of Senate District 51 (SD51) bring progressive change to the local, state, and national levels.

 
 
 
Working together… safely!

Working together… safely!

 

Actions & events happening soon

  • Mon. May 12 5-7pm - Campaign Kick-off at 9milebrewing for 2 of our supported candidates: Dani Indovino Cawley for Bloomington Public Schools & Danielle Robertson for Bloomington City Council.

  • Mondays 4:30-5:30pm, join our DFL neighbors for a rally for Ukraine on the pedestrian bridge over I-35W, near 74th St. Bring your very visible sign (flags work) so the Freeway rush hour traffic below can see/read. This covers both directions well above traffic, so there’s plenty of space and no risk of vehicles/trucks hitting you.

  • Wednesdays at 66th & Penn 4:30-5:30pm, join your DFL neighbors for a general rally for democracy and protest against Trump and oligarchy with signs. Bring your own or use one of the extras that should be available.

  • June 11 - Richfield State of teh City at Richfield City Hall.

  • Jun13 (Tue, 5pm) - Working People’s Rally to Stop the Billionaire Takeover! at the State Capitol Mall. Part of the Hands Off! rallies.

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Get Involved

Tired of sitting on the sidelines? Ready to get active? Join the SD51 DFL as a volunteer, stop by one of our monthly meetings, or get involved in the decision-making process and apply to be a director. Our meetings are held monthly and are open to the public.

You can also help us by donating. We use these funds for voter outreach, issues engagement, and to support electing DFL candidates. With the Minnesota Political Contribution Fund (PCF), you can be reimbursed for your donation (up to $75 per individual, $150 per couple) - so direct your state funds to your Senate district!

 

Volunteer opportunities

There are lots of ways to get involved with SD51 DFL activities and programs. We meet monthly, host outreach and fundraising activities and support local events like Bloomington Heritage Days, PennFest and the Woodlake Urban Wildlife Half Marathon and 5K. We have a great time too! Join us!

Make a Donation

Making a donation to the SD51DFL ensures that your dollars don’t just go to a single candidate or cause, but to progressive candidates up and down the ticket, training programs for potential candidates and staff, and more. No lobbyists, no PACs, just your and your neighbor’s hard-earned money going directly to progressives and progressive causes.