Post election picketing outside both the Richfield and Chicago Avenue Allina clinic locations today with @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social union Doctors who work for Allina Healthcare and are negotiating a union contract

Colorado voters overwhelmingly supported a pair of ballot measures that increase taxes on wealthy households to ensure every public school child in the state is able to access free meals at school. It also provides support for school districts to buy food that is local, and gives raises to staffers.

For the rare few who may have forgotten, last hour of our #MNSD51 #SD51MN Bloomington/Richfield 2025 voting day is here. Get there by 8pm, they'll stay open for you & you can vote. Our supported #DFL Democrats 51dfl.org/news/2025-bl... Please don't rank anyone that rhymes w/ stinks or mess-America.

Another excellent piece from MinnPost! The end of SNAP benefits would likely lead to the loss of a massive number of rural grocery stores. www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley was known as one of the chief financial enablers of Epstein, allowing the late sexual predator to continue his account with J.P. Morgan amidst his crimes coming to light. Staley is already banned for life in UK banking for his connections to Epstein. trib.al/urpNgiW

A 3-3 split between liberals and conservatives at the state’s largest school district has led to gridlock over issues including the budget and state social studies standards. Written by @bzosiad.bsky.social

Commentary: Showing up — especially in our silly costumes and dance music — can illustrate how we are not afraid to stand with our neighbors and fellow American citizens. minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/21/n...

MUST-READ: @willsommer.bsky.social's latest False Flag on the fallout from the "I love Hitler" group chat. Only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/racist-you...

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar endorses Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor.

A pair of Supreme Court cases pushed by Republicans and the Trump administration are aimed at "incinerating any remaining deterrents to pay-to-play corruption," writes journalist David Sirota.

President Trump can’t seem to explain why Americans are the ones responsible for making “Argentina great again" to the tune of $20 billion in taxpayer dollars. trib.al/p3jpDN2

Today, Sun. 9/21 at 2pm, Door knock today for Danielle Robertson for Bloomington City Council with #DFL Rep. Nathan Coulter. Meeting at Harrison Picnic Grounds, a few blocks from city hall. SIgn-up for more details and future actions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

1/5 Today marks the start of early voting. 🗳️ As a former DFL Party officer and a former candidate for this seat, I’ve been quiet this cycle—but I want to share my ballot. At-Large Ballot: ✅ Danielle Robertson ✅ Isaak Rooble ⚪ Empty

Today, Saturday, Sep. 20, 11am-1pm: Dedication of Public Artwork at Old Cedar Bridge to create a stunning four-sided mural and install a living Indigenous Garden at the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge trailhead shelter. 9600 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington 55425. Look for these signs:

65th annual #SD51 #DFL John F. Kennedy Beanfeed happening this weekend on Sunday from 1-4 in the afternoon. Yes, every year from his 1960 election. 100% free of RFK, Jrs. Bring your own bean dish if you like and sample those of the experts in bean democracy. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.

The road to fascism www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Upcoming September events in the #SD51 #DFL can be found on our site 51dfl.org. They include: Bean Feed, Sun. 14th 1-4pm Penn Fest, Sun. 21st 1-5pm News also includes the City Council & School Board candidates we support and you can knock doors & more for in this year's Bloomington election.

Tonight at 6:30, Wed 9/3, #SD51MN #DFL Central Committee meeting at Bloomington Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave So room C102. Room open for pre-meeting conversations at 6pm.

Another wonderful day for #SD51 #DFL at 66th & Penn getting many enthusiastic honks, waves, thumbs up, and fist pumps for everything from peace in Ukraine & Palestine to a #WealthTax. Happens each Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 with a local dinner afterwards if you'd like more discussion. 51dfl.org

The fact is there are 2x as many Democrats from swing districts in the US House and 4x times as many from swing states in the US Senate. Anti-democratic schemes are the *only* reason Republicans have majorities in Congress. Small wonder they’re terrified of actual voters. #mnleg #redistricting

SD51's August 2025 Central Committee Meeting tonight, Wednesday, Aug 6, 6 30pm at Bloomington Kennedy High School. See your email for details. #DFL

#DFL still needs a few more volunteers for the DFL Pavilion at the 2025 State Fair! Volunteers chat with our many visitors and represent the positive work the DFL is doing. Sign up to volunteer at dfl.org/statefair

TOWN HALL rundown for TOMORROW JULY 28! Attend and ask them - Do they support impeachment? Link to listings and info: citizensimpeachment.com/townhalls/ 🦋 Eric Sorensen (IL-17) in Rockford ☁️ Dan Newhouse (WA-04) telephone 🚣‍♀️ Ilhan Omar (MN-05) in Richfield ⛰️ Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) in Worland

Meta will pocket $15 billion from one new tax break in Trump's budget. That is more money than the federal government spends annually on childcare. Trump's budget is filled with tax breaks for wealthy corporations while screwing over American families. It's disgusting.

Happy #SD51MN #DFL annual BBQ day: Sat. July 12, 5-8pm at Veterans Park Picnic Shelter, 6335 Portland Ave S in Richfield. RSVP & more details here: secure.actblue.com/donate/sd51bbq

Nice cool wind coming off the pond, plenty of trees for shade. Story time inside an air-conditioned building at 2:45. Too late to catch Rep. Kelly Morrison @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social and City Council member Lona Dallessandro @lonampls.bsky.social speaking, but Lona is around talking to everyone.

Today, Sun. Jun 22, from 1-6pm we'll be at the Bloomington Pride MN Annual Festival at the Bloomington Center for the Arts/Civic Plaza: www.bloomingtonpridemn.org #SD51MN #DFL

Aaron Smith received our DFL Letter of Support for Bloomington City Council District 1. www.aaronsmithforbloomingtonmn.com

AIPAC is pressuring House Democrats to release statements in support of Israel’s attacks on Iran and to “Stand with Israel.” https://trib.al/Lqwr3JP

Tomorrow, Thu 6/19 at 7pm, #DFL Letter of Support meeting & consideration for Aaron Smith, running to be on the Bloomington City Council. This is open to officers, directors, and precinct leaders of #SD51 & #SD50 in Bloomington. Check your email from SD50 Chair Sharon with the zoom meeting link.

With the sad news of today, I headed out to the #NoKings rally in Minnetonka, Minnesota at Hwy 7 and 101. Near 2500 people showed up!

The assassination of the Hortman family @melissahortman.bsky.social and attempted assassination of the Hoffman @thedrummingsenator.bsky.social family, saddens SD51 #DFL. Political violence is not the tool for change and is not welcomed here. We hope that justice will be delivered to them soon.

We have multiple #NoKings actions happening locally Saturday. Of course, the HUGE one at the State Capitol and 2 more here in #MNSD51: Bloomington, I494 & Penn, 12-1:30: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... Richfield, 66th & Penn, 12:30-1:30 St. Paul College to the Capitol, 11am-1pm. nokings.org

Today, Wednesday, June 11 from 4:30-7pm - Richfield State of the Community with Mayor Mary Supple at Heredia Park on the West side of the Richfield Municipal Center. #DFL #MNSD51

Little Known Fact: Under the Minnesota Constitution, special sessions of the legislature must open with all assembled members joining hands and singing the Mr Rogers’ song “You Are Special”. #mnleg

All families, rich or poor, would share in America's prosperity. www.commondreams.org/opinion/time...

Today (Fri 5/30, 4:30-6:30pm) 3 of our supported candidates for Bloomington School Board are having their campaign kickoff party together at 9MileBrewing: Tom Bennett, Matt Dymoke, Dawn Steigauf. #DFL #SD51

Less than 10 percent of the Minnesota budget fell into place prior to the end of the Legislature’s 2025 session, forcing lawmakers into an overtime period with plenty to sort out before they can complete their must-do task.

The Republican's policy will continue a decades-long effort to weaken a critical tool to prevent the hoarding of wealth from one generation to the next. www.commondreams.org/opinion/gop-...

"The Dark Money Game": Director Alex Gibney on How Citizens United Ushered in "Legalized Corruption"

Today, 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. www.votedani.org www.robertson4bloomington.com

“This bill confirms what we’ve been saying all along, Trump and Republicans have been lying when they claim they aren’t going to cut Medicaid and take away people’s health care,” Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), the ranking Democrat on the Energy and Commerce Committee, said.

#TeslaTakedown in Golden Valley, MN, started working on my tan.

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As the Trump administration moves to quickly expand immigration detention space, a series of standoffs have emerged between city officials and the private prison companies.

We have an SD51 interview/meeting tonight (Fri 5/9) at 7pm to consider a DFL Letter of Support for School Board candidate Ted Moore. If you were a delegate or alternate in 2024 or a precinct chair or vice chair or other officer of SD51, you have a vote & say. You'll have an email with the details.