Upcoming Events
Doorknock with Tim Dummer
Doorknock with Tim Dummer in North Branch every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Tim will do the talking but needs someone to drive and someone to walk along and update the MiniVAN. Meet up in Cambridge to drive to North Branch.
If you’re interested in helping out, sign up here.
Mass Doorknock with Daniel Colten Schmidt
Join Daniel for a mass doorknocking event in Center City!
Help meet the goal of knocking on 500 doors in one day. A volunteer appreciation lunch will follow!
Chisago City Ki-Chi-Saga Parade
Join us for the August 23rd Ki-Chi-Saga Parade in Chisago City! Line-up begins at 1:00 and the parade starts at 2:00. The parade route begins at Old Towne Road and 282nd street.
Early Voting Begins
Early Voting for the General Election occurs September 18 through November 2
General Elections
What's on the Election Day ballot in 2026?
All voters will have these races on their general election ballot:
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
Governor & Lt. Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Attorney General
State Senator
State Representative
Judicial Seats
Voters may have one or more of these races on their ballot:
County Officials
City Officers
School Board Members
Township Officers
Local ballot questions
Find your polling location here: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
Primary Day Doorknock with Daniel Colten Schmidt
Meet at the Chisago Lakes Library to doorknock and then meet up for brews at the Uncommon Loon!
Primary Elections
A primary election determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election.
For example, five candidates from one political party might run for governor. Only one candidate can be on the ballot in November. The winner of the August primary election will represent their party on the November election ballot.
Find your polling location here: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
Picnic in the Park
Join us for a Picnic in the Park at Central Park in North branch Minnesota!
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon picnic.
This is a great chance to meet your candidates, your local DFL representatives, get to know your neighbors and share fun and good conversation. Maybe even take on one of our candidates in a corn hole match! Lawn games provided!
Stacy Daze Parade
Join us on August 1st in Stacy for the Stacy Daze Parade! You can walk or ride in the float. Show off your DFL gear or favorite candidate tee! If you don’t have a t-shirt, our candidates generally bring extras to use during the parade.
Line-up for this parade starts at 11:00 near St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (31075 Genesis Ave). The parade moves out at noon.
Come show your support for our candidates and our DFL values!
Doorknocking with Daniel Colten Schmidt
Join Daniel to doorknock in Wyoming MN. Meet up at the Public Library at 28655 Forest Blvd and we’ll go from there.
100 Days to the Election Doorknocking with Daniel Colton Schmidt
Meet up with Daniel and his crew at the Wyoming Public Library to knock 100s doors 100 days before the election!
Concert in the Park
This event is sponsored by the Daniel Colton Schmidt for Minnesota House campaign.
Enjoy a summer evening grooving to local musical talents with the prettiest view of Chisago Lake at Paradise Park!
Snacks and refreshments will be served. RSVP here.
Isanti County Fair
Join the fun at the Isanti County Fair!
Help staff the DFL booth at the fair to connect with friends and neighbors and help promote our local DFL and our candidates. Shifts generally run 3-4 hours throughout the day.
The fair is open:
Wednesday July 15: 3:00 to 10:00 PM
Thursday July 16th through Saturday July 18th: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sunday July 19th: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
We also need help setting up the booth before the fair and taking it down after.
To volunteer, contact Mary or Mike Kahn.
Mary: 952-807-2834
Mike: 952-412-1338
Karl Oscar Days Parade
On July 11th, you can join us in Lindstrom to walk or ride in the Karl Oscar Days parade! Line-up begins at 5:00 PM and the parade starts at 6:00 PM. The 7:30 end time is approximate.
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and your DFL or Candidate Gear if you have it! We will have extra signs and candidate tees.
Come show your support for out candidates and our DFL values!!
Isanti Jubilee Days Rodeo Parade
Join us tonight to show your support for the SD28 DFL and our local candidates!! Walk along with us or ride in the trailer. Parade line-up officially begins at 5:00 but volunteers should meet at the Isanti Middle school between 6:00 and 6:30.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes if you plan on walking. The parade route is approximately 1 mile. Feel free to wear DFL gear or a candidate tee-shirt if you have one. We will also have signs, tee-shirts and handouts as well as water and mosquito spray. The parade itself begins at 6:30 and generally ends between 8:30 and 9:00.
Let’s make it a great showing of support for our candidates and our Democratic values!
SD28 Monthly business Meeting
Join us via zoom for our monthly DFL business meeting. https://zoom.us/j/99824179579?pwd=Uo8TO46m8rubCRmkQtWb2PVa9p6HrC.1
Midsummer Festival Parade
Show your support for the Minnesota DFL and local SD28 candidates at the North Branch Midsummer Festival Parade. Walk with us or ride in the SD28 trailer. Meet us at 1:00 PM at the North Branch American Legion at 639 Elm Street to get our parade line up information. The parade starts at a 2:00 PM. The event end time is approximate.
More information and a schedule for annual celebration can be found at Midsummer Days, North Branch.
East Central Minnesota Pride
Join us for a fun day at the oldest rural pride festival in Minnesota in Robinson Park, Pine City. SD28 will be sharing a booth with SD11. If you are interested in helping at the booth please sign up HERE to volunteer for a 2-hour time slot between 11:00 and 5:00. Find more information about this event at East Central Minnesota Pride.
Monthly Central Committee Meeting - this meeting is in-person.
Join us at the North Branch Public Library, 6355 397th St, North Branch 55056 for an in-person meeting.
Social time is from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Feel free to bring a snack to share and visit with other DFLers. There will be pop and candy bars available for purchase.
The business meeting starts at 7:00 PM.
Meet the Candidates While Supporting a Local Business
Join us for an evening of conversation, community, and local engagement as we welcome several candidates running for House and Senate seats in SD28.
Location: Don Julio Mexican Restaurant
Address: 11347 North Avenue, Chisago City, MN
Candidates planning to attend at this time include:
Max Glenna Candidate for State Senate
Daniel Colten Schmidt Candidate for SD28B
Tim Dummer Candidate for SD28A
Please remember how important it is to support our local businesses and restaurants. Don Julio’s, like many Minnesota restaurants, has faced difficult challenges during recent ICE-related disruptions affecting immigrant-owned businesses across Minnesota.
We appreciate the opportunity to gather at Don Julio’s for this event, and we respectfully ask that everyone plan on ordering food or beverages during the evening. We cannot use their facility without supporting their business in return. It's extremely important that you RSVP to help Don Julieo's be prepared.
Click here to Email us your name(s) to let us know you are planning to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there and encouraging thoughtful local discussion while supporting a valued member of our community.
Join Daniel Colten Schmidt's Campaign at Wild Mountain Winery
Join Daniel Colten Schmidt's campaign at Wild Mountain Winery for a casual 1.5mile hike at 10:30am in the beautiful vineyards. Walk with our registered group, “Daniel Colten Schmidt for 28B”, send us an email at campaign@elect-schmidt.org saying you've registered with your t-shirt size, and get a hot-off-the-press campaign t-shirt! Register for the race here.
CD8 Convention
Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the Convention convenes promptly at 10:00 AM.
The end time is approximate.
Location: Chicago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN 55045
Delegates were selected at the SD28 Convention in February, but guests are welcome. If you are attending as a guest, sign in when you arrive to receive a guest lanyard and access guest seating. If you’ve never been to a convention before, this is a great opportunity to see grassroots democracy in action, meet other Democrats, and be part of the excitement, the conversations and the community building!
SD28 will also be supporting the convention throughout the day. As part of our fundraising efforts, we’ll be selling snacks and beverages. If you’re able to volunteer for a shift, please contact Kathleen at (701) 388-5459.
SD28 Monthly Business Meeting
Join us for the SD28 monthly business meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 998 2417 9579
Passcode: 327586
SD28 Monthly Business Meeting
Join us for the monthly business meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 998 2417 9579
Passcode: 327586
SD28 Convention
Join us for for Senate District Convention on Saturday, February 28th
When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM (Check-In begins at 9am)
Where: North Branch High School, 38175 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN 55056
Guests are absolutely welcome and encouraged to attend! If you’ve never been to convention before, this is a fantastic opportunity to see grassroots democracy in action, meet fellow DFLers, and feel the energy in the room.
While only elected delegates are permitted on the convention floor and eligible to vote, guests will still be part of the excitement, the conversations, and the community-building that make our party strong.
We’re asking attendees to:
Bring a $20 donation to help cover convention costs
Bring cash for lunch (details will be available at check-in)
Your contribution helps us run a smooth, successful event and continue building the infrastructure that fuels Democratic wins in our district.
SD28 2026 Precinct Caucuses
SD28 2026 Precinct Caucuses
When: Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Where: Visit our 2026 Caucus page to find your caucus location
The 2026 caucus will be crucial for shaping our party’s future and electing Democrats who reflect our values.
Visit our 2026 Caucus page to find out more information on the caucuses and your caucus location.
Chisago-Isanti DFL Monthly Meeting
Join us for the monthly meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 998 2417 9579
Passcode: 327586
Chisago-Isanti DFL Monthly Meeting
Join us for the monthly meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 998 2417 9579
Passcode: 327586
No Kings 2.0 – Nationwide Rally
✊ No Kings 2.0 – Nationwide Rally
When: Saturday, Oct 18 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Oberstar Plaza & surrounding area, Lindstrom (Hwy 8 split)
Join Chisago Lakes Area Indivisible as they take to the streets locally to remind Trump that America has no kings. With more cities, more voices, and more action nationwide, this is a day to stand up, be seen, and make it count!
Also happening: A larger rally in the Twin Cities (location and time TBD) Learn more at NoKings.org »
The Common Good Coffee Club!
Join us at the Chisago Lakes Area Library on Tuesday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. for the first meeting of The Common Good Coffee Club!
We’ll watch a presentation on gun violence prevention from the MN DFL as part of their DFL Daily series at 10:45 a.m., then stick around for conversation and to talk about upcoming events and actions.
The DFL is providing coffee and donuts!
Chisago-Isanti DFL Monthly Meeting
Join us at the North Branch Library for the October Monthly Meeting!
6pm-7pm: Social Hour
7pm: Monthly Meeting begins
North Branch Library
6355 379th Street
North Branch, MN 55056
The Great North Star Read Together
📚 The Great North Star Read Together
When: Saturday, Sept 20 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Cambridge Public Library
Celebrate libraries and enjoy readings, activities, and community fun!
Learn more
Chisago-Isanti DFL Monthly Meeting
Join us for the monthly meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 998 2417 9579
Passcode: 327586