Thursday, Sept. 16 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Join Mayor R.T. Rybak at a fundraiser for Senator Jim Carlson.

09/16/2010 - 6:30pm
09/16/2010 - 8:00pm

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You are invited to the 5th Annual DFL38 Family Picnic for food, fun and a chance to meet the candidates!

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Come join your Democratic neighbors as we catch up on the events of summer, share good food and laughs, and talk with DFL elected office holders and candidates for office.

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Representatives Sandra Masin and Mike Obermueller to Host Capitol Open House

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State Representatives Sandra Masin (38A) and Mike Obermueller (38B) will join Representatives Will Morgan and Phil Sterner to host a Capitol Open House on Tuesday, June 1 in the Chamber of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 6:30-7:30pm. The lawmakers will meet with constituents and discuss the recently concluded Legislative Session.

In a joint statement the lawmakers said, “The State Capitol is the ‘people’s house’ and a part of Minnesota’s identity. We can’t think of a better place to discuss the many opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota than our state’s Capitol. We’re excited to open the doors to all of our constituents, and look forward to seeing them in the House Chamber for an important and engaging discussion.”

The local legislators are inviting all area residents to attend this free event. Children are also encouraged to attend.

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You Are Invited to Spend Some Time with Franni

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Join Franni Franken, wife of U.S. Senator Al Franken, and your fellow DFLers at Pardon My French, 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan, on Saturday, May 8, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at a fundraiser for the Senate District 38 DFL.

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Local DFLers Kickoff 2010 Campaign Season with Celebration

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More than 50 DFLers from Minnesota Senate District 38 gathered at Granite City Food & Brewery in Eagan to celebrate success in the district and begin planning for victory in the 2010 elections.

Senator Jim Carlson and Representatives Sandra Masin and Mike Obermueller were on hand to thank attendees for their past support and rally the troops for the upcoming election. In addition, gubernatorial candidates Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Paul Thissen and Second District Congressional Candidates Dan Powers and Shelley Madore stopped by to greet attendees.

Although speeches were part of the event, most of the time was spent socializing with neighbors and making new friends. Pictures from the event can be found online.

Posted 3/15/2010

Senate District 38 Convention Passes 25 Resolutions

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The Senate District 38 DFL Convention on February 20, 2010, passed 25 resolutions ranging from support of universal health care and other health care reforms to promotion of climate change and other environmental protection policies to limiting corporate involvement in campaigns and elections.

The District Convention's passage of the 25 resolutions is one step in the process of amending the state DFL party platform that began when precinct caucus attendees proposed and adopted 67 resolutions on February 2. At least 60% of District Convention delegates had to vote in favor of a resolution in order for it to be passed and sent to the DFL State Convention April 23-25 in Duluth for consideration by those delegates for inclusion in the party platform.

A list of the 25 resolutions can be downloaded here.

Posted 3/8/2010

Carlson, Masin & Obermueller Unanimously Endorsed for Legislature

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Delegates to the SD 38 DFL convention unanimously endorsed Senator Jim Carlson for a second term.   The convention which met at the Dakota Hills Middle School on February 20th also endorsed Representative Sandra Masin for re-election in 38A and Representative Mike Obermueller for reelection in 38B.The convention also reelected Vicki Wright as Senate District Chair and Terry Davis for Associate Chair.