Upcoming Events
Progressive Disc Golf Get-Together
Progressive Disc Golf Get-Together
Join us for a get together to just play some disc golf and have fun and talk about politics with like-minded progressives!
“Best Shot” style teams - it’s ok if you’ve never thrown a disc (Frisbee) before! This is just for fun!
Meet at 6:30 to form teams
Tee-off at 7
Harder Park Disc Golf Course
39257 Harder Pkwy, North Branch, MN 55056
Kids, spouses, and friends are all welcome!
Contact Dan Lydon at with any questions!
East Central Minnesota Pride
East Central Minnesota Pride - 20th Anniversary
East Central Minnesota Pride is an event for everyone. All are warmly welcomed to join in the celebration of diversity, inclusion, and love that defines this region.
East Central Minnesota Pride continues to celebrate diversity and champion LGBTQ rights, making a profound impact on the region and beyond. For more about this inspiring story, watch the feature Small Town Pride by Twin Cities Public Television here.
https://eastcentralminnesotapride.org
Volunteers Needed! Please contact Barb 763-689-4246 if you’re interested
‘NO KINGS’ Nationwide Day of Defiance
No crowns. No thrones. No kings.
Those are principles America was founded upon. They were the battle cry of the Continental Congress that adopted the American flag in June of 1777, in the midst of a war to throw off a monarchy. June 14 in fact -- Flag Day.
Donald Trump has disgraced those principles. He’s actively defying our courts, sidelining Congress, cracking down on dissent, and, with this ego-driven military parade, stealing from the people to pay for his birthday party.
No Kings Day is how we’ll remind Trump, and all of our fellow Americans, that we don’t suffer kings in this country. Trump wants the world to see a glorious and powerful ruler, but what we’ll show them is a weak and unpopular president -- a lame duck flailing for attention as the masses stand up to reject him.
The Hands Off Coalition of Indivisible Twin Cities, MN 50501, Women's March MN, and the AFL-CIO MN are organizing the Twin Cities metro area event on June 14!
12:30PM - Gather together at The Commons (425 Portland Ave S.) in downtown Minneapolis before the march.
1:30PM - March with us from The Commons down Nicollet Avenue and ending at Loring Park.
2:30PM - Rally in Loring Park, Minneapolis. From inspiring speakers, to bands and activities for all ages, we'll be gathering with neighbors to say NO KINGS.
Chisago Lakes Pride 5k Walk/Run
Run/Walk
We will have a 1-mile fun Run and a 5K run as well. Registration is now until May 13th. Registration and Shirt pick up will be 9:00am - 9:30am. The race will start at 10:00am.
To register for the race, please click on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../family-pride-runwalk...
Volunteer
Would you like to volunteer for the event? We would love your help!
Please reach out to us by May 13th!
Click on this link to get signed up to volunteer:
Chisago-Isanti DFL Monthly Meeting
Join us for the July monthly meeting via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 998 2417 9579
Passcode: 327586
Isanti Rodeo & Jubilee Days Parade
Join the Chisago-Isanti DFL in the Isanti Rodeo & Jubilee Days Parade!
We’ll have our Parade trailer and would love for you to represent the DFL with us!
You can walk or ride. Bring your DFL signs.
Handicap Parade Parking available at Faith Lutheran Church
Karl Oskar Days Parade
Join the Chisago-Isanti DFL in the Lindstrom Karl Oskar Days Parade!
We’ll have our Parade trailer and would love for you to represent the DFL with us!
You can walk or ride. Bring your DFL signs.
Parking near the parade line-up area is extremely limited.
Parking in Parking Lots: You may enter Akerson Street from either the north or the south to access parking in parking lots, ONLY if your vehicle is NOT in the parade. Make sure to obey all “no parking” signs and other signage. Plastic Products has given permission for parade participants to park in their parking lots during the parade.
If all area parking lots are full, street parking is allowed in non-parade areas ONLY.
Getting Dropped Off: If possible, please get dropped off away from the parade check in or line-up areas, and then walk to your destination.
Parade Walkers/Riders:
You do not need to check in at the “Parade Check In” station UNLESS your vehicle/trailer is in the parade.
Parade walkers do not need to check in. If you do not know where your assigned location is IN the parade line-up, contact your parade contact person or ask any on-site parade staff member.
Bathrooms:
Portable bathrooms are located west of the Lions Park pavilion, just west of the Lindström Community Center/Lindström City Hall.
Indoor bathrooms are located inside the lobby of the Lindström Community Center/Lindström City Hall. Do not enter the actual Community Center room- it is reserved.
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
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
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 at the North Branch Library for the June Monthly Meeting!
6pm-7pm: Social Hour
7pm: Monthly Meeting begins
North Branch Library
6355 379th Street
North Branch, MN 55056
Rally for Representation
RALLY FOR REPRESENTATION! Rally along Hwy 61 near Pete Stauber’s office in Forest Lake City Hall, 1408 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Everyone is encouraged to join us this Saturday and every Saturday until he starts representing us!
Rally for Representation
RALLY FOR REPRESENTATION! Rally along Hwy 61 near Pete Stauber’s office in Forest Lake City Hall, 1408 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Everyone is encouraged to join us this Saturday and every Saturday until he starts representing us!
Rally for Representation
RALLY FOR REPRESENTATION! Rally along Hwy 61 near Pete Stauber’s office in Forest Lake City Hall, 1408 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Everyone is encouraged to join us this Saturday and every Saturday until he starts representing us!
Rally Friday!
RALLY FRIDAY, May 16 from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Cambridge Perkins, 140 Garfield St N, Cambridge, MN 55008! Rain or shine! Bring a sign or flag or they will have signs, flags, and ponchos to borrow.
VOTE - Chisago Lakes School Bond Referendum
Those in the Chisago Lakes Area School District, it’s Imperative you vote YES on May 13 to support of the Chisago Lakes School Bond Referendum!
More Information can be found here: https://chisagolakes.referendumfacts.org/voting-information
Polling locations on ELECTION DAY will be as follows:
CHISAGO LAKES TOWNSHIP HALL, 12400 316th St., Lindstrom
Precinct #1: This combined polling place services all territory in Independent School District No. 2144 located in Chisago City; Chisago Lakes Township/North; Chisago Lakes Township/South; Lent Township and the City of Wyoming; Chisago County, Minnesota.
LINDSTROM COMMUNITY CENTER, 13292 Sylvan Ave., Lindstrom
Precinct #2: This combined polling place services all territory in Independent School District No. 2144 located in Center City; City of Lindstrom; City of Scandia; and Sunrise Township; Chisago County, Minnesota.
TAYLORS FALLS CITY HALL, 637 First Street, Taylors Falls
Precinct #3: This combined polling place services all territory in Independent School District No. 2144 located in Amador Township; Franconia Township; Shafer Township; City of Shafer; City of Taylors Falls; Chisago County, Minnesota.
I35 Bridge Stand - Forest Lake to Pine City
Join Area Indivisible groups to make a bridge stand on I35!
CLAI is taking Wyoming, North Branch and Stacy
Forest Lake (Stand Up MN/ Indivisible) group is taking 2 Forest Lake Exits
Pine City group is taking Rush City, Pine City, and Sandstone
Sign up link coming soon!
Chisago-Isanti DFL Monthly Meeting
Join us for the monthly meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8260434660?pwd=blpEa0srN3pMdXJ0TkRCNmo4MCt5dz09
Meeting ID: 826 043 4660
Passcode: 850284
Lindstrom People's Town Hall
People’s Town Hall. How are federal policies impacting you & your community? Share your story, ask questions, & get involved! Rep. Pete Stauber & local elected officials invited. Register here for location details.
National Day of Protest! Fight for a People's Earth Day!
50501 National Day of Protest!
50501 Minnesota is partnering with the People’s Earth Day event at the State Capitol on April 19.
Fight for a People's Earth Day!
Our Demands:
Resist Trump's attack on environmental justice!
End fossil fuel - green transition now!
Protect public lands and endangered species
Uphold indigenous sovereignty!
Fund green initiatives, NOT the US war machine!
Defend our planet, not billionaire's profits!
Start at Wabasha St N and West 7th Place, St Paul, MN 55101, at 1pm. March to State Capitol.
A few important notes
The Capitol portion is permitted; however, the march is not. Participation in the march is technically considered a form of civil disobedience. Marching on sidewalks is allowed and within your rights, but please assess your personal comfort level before joining.
While the event centers on environmental justice, it will also include speakers discussing a range of political issues.
https://facebook.com/events/s/fight-for-a-peoples-earth-day/696096516450390/
Repeat: Rally to Meet Pete
Pete Stauber Rally
Pete won’t meet face to face with us! Pete won’t listen to us!
Let Pete know what you think Saturday (4/12), 10a-11a near Pete’s Forest Lake office!
Pete Stauber's Office in Forest Lake
Forest Lake City Hall
1408 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN 55025
DFL Listening Session
Join us on the DFL Listening Tour with our new DFL Chair, Richard Carlbom.
Building a lasting majority that can win and deliver for Minnesotans requires us to expand our coalition, and win over new voters - including in areas like North Branch.
So we’re showing up in every corner of this state to hear from YOU. We want to hear from you how the DFL can do a better job showing up in communities across this state, and we want to know what issues matter to you.
Chisago-Isanti DFL Monthly Meeting
Join us at the North Branch Library for the April Monthly Meeting!
6pm-7pm: Social Hour
7pm: Monthly Meeting begins
North Branch Library
6355 379th Street
North Branch, MN 55056
Hands Off! Rally
Hands Off! Rally
Women’s March MN, 50501: Minnesota, and Indivisible Twin Cities is organizing the HANDS OFF! rally at the MN State Capitol on Apr 5, 12pm. And we want EVERYONE to be there!!
Chisago-Isanti DFL will Caravan (drive down as a group), and try to stay together at the event. We'll go get a beer together after too!
We will meet at Moberg Park parking lot at 10656 Railroad Ave, Chisago City, MN 55013 at 10:15 AM and will LEAVE the Moberg Park parking lot at 10:30 AM
Look for the SD28 DFL STANDS WITH UKRAINE signs at the event to join us
- Let's shout it loud and clear -
HANDS OFF our Public Schools!
HANDS OFF our Social Security!
HANDS OFF our Healthcare!
HANDS OFF our Democracy!
HANDS OFF our Data!
HANDS OFF our Bodies!
This is part of a national mass activation on April 5th in defiance of the Trump-Musk billionaire takeover and the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities. Join us!
Know Your Protesting Rights
Many of us have recently dusted off our protest signs and are out there again, but do you know your protesting rights? St. Croix Valley Indivisible and Indivisible Twin Cities are partnering to host a training in preparation for the April 5 nationwide protest.
Online via Zoom - Sign Up Here to get the Zoom Link
The ACLU will walk us through our rights as protesters, telling us what we can and cannot do to be safe and legal as we join with thousands of others on April 5 to send the message Hands OFF!
Talk Time with SD28 GOP Reps
GOP Senator Mark Koran, and GOP Rep’s Max Rymer and Jimmy Gordon are hosting ‘Talk Time’ so that constituents in SD28 can bring their concerns to them.
I35 Overpass Rally
I35 Overpass Rally
Overpass rally! Sunday March 30, 4p-6p!
11th Ave. Overpass in Forest Lake
With our friends: Stand Up Minnesota - Forest Lake and Surrounding Area
Duluth Town Hall Let Your Voice Be Heard
On March 29, there will be a town hall at East High School, 301 N. 40th Ave. E., Duluth from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. This is sponsored by the group Practicing Democracy https://www.practicing-democracy.org/. Rep. Pete Stauber and local elected officials are invited. This is a chance to share stories, ask questions, and otherwise get involved regarding the current assault on federal government programs.
Pete Stauber Rally
Pete Stauber Rally
Pete won’t meet face to face with us! Pete won’t listen to us! Let Pete know what you think Saturday (3/29), 10a-11a near Pete’s Forest Lake office!
Pete Stauber's New Office in Forest Lake
Forest Lake City Hall
1408 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Mail a Postcard to Trump
On March 15th, put a postcard in the mail to Donald Trump expressing your opposition to him. And we, in vast numbers, from all corners of the world, will overwhelm the man with his unpopularity and failure. We will show the media and the politicians what standing with him — and against us — means. And most importantly, we will bury the White House post office in pink slips, all informing Donnie that he’s fired.
Each of us — every protester from every march, each congress calling citizen, every boycotter, volunteer, donor, and petition signer — if each of us writes even a single postcard and we put them all in the mail on the same day, March 15th, well: you do the math.
No alternative fact or Russian translation will explain away our record-breaking, officially-verifiable, warehouse-filling flood of fury. Hank Aaron currently holds the record for fan mail, having received 900,000 pieces in a year. We’re setting a new record: over a million pieces in a day, with not a single nice thing to say.
So sharpen your wit, unsheathe your writing implements, and see if your sincerest ill-wishes can pierce Donald’s famously thin skin.
Prepare for March 15th, 2025, a day hereafter to be known as #TheIdesOfTrump
Write one postcard. Write a dozen! Take a picture and post it on social media tagged with #TheIdesOfTrump ! Spread the word! Everyone on Earth should let Donnie know how he’s doing. They can’t build a wall high enough to stop the mail.
Then, on March 15th, mail your messages to:
President (for now) Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
It might just be enough to make him crack or at lest stress him out.
Resistance Unity Rally
Join us for a Resistance Unity Rally
Sunday, March 9 at 2pm in Taylors Falls
We will meet up at the park near the bridge at 2pm
(location is marked with a red ‘pin’ on the map below)
Indivisible Group Meeting: how to be Effective in Protecting our Environment
March 4th Indivisible Group Meeting: How to be Effective in Protecting our Environment
Speaker: Don Arnosti- Past State Director of Audubon Society
Chisago Lakes Area Library, 11754 302nd St, Chisago City, MN 55013
6:00 pm Welcome/ Calls to Action stickies
6:15 pm Announcements/ Accountability Buddy/ Local Civic meeting updates
6:35 pm. Snack Break (snack to share optional)
6:45 pm Speaker and Q&A: Don Arnosti
7:45 pm What’s next?
Chisago-Isanti DFL Monthly Meeting
Join us for the monthly meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8260434660?pwd=blpEa0srN3pMdXJ0TkRCNmo4MCt5dz09
Meeting ID: 826 043 4660
Passcode: 850284
Advancing Affordable Healthcare for Minnesota: Next Steps.
Join St. Croix Valley Indivisible’s virtual presentation:
Advancing Affordable Healthcare for Minnesota: Next Steps.
A virtual discussion on Thursday, Feb. 27th 6:30-8:30 pm
Hear Senator John Marty describe how we can realize affordable healthcare for every Minnesotan. At this virtual event, Senator Marty will answer our questions about how such a program could be implemented and explain recently introduced legislative proposals that are first steps toward achieving that ultimate goal. This session’s legislation presents an opportunity to reduce taxpayer costs, improve care for recipients of state healthcare assistance programs, and build state agency know-how for successful implementation.
The Republican budget currently being negotiated in the US House calls for more than a trillion dollars in cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If Senator Marty’s bills are passed, the savings realized could become a critical piece for how we protect Medicaid for Minnesota recipients.
24-Hour Economic Blackout Day
Nationwide beginning at midnight Friday February 28 for 24 hours.
The movement, which is being started by a group called The People’s Union USA, is called “The 24-Hour Economic Blackout.” is in response to companies who are rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
WHEN:
Thursday February 27th from Midnight till Friday The 28th Midnight (A full 24 hours of the 28th)
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
WHAT NOT TO DO:
Do not make any purchases
Do not shop online, or in-store
No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy
Nowhere!
Do not spend money on:
Fast Food
Gas
Major Retailers
Do not use Credit or Debit Cards for non essential spending
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Only buy essentials of absolutely necessary
(Food, Medicine, Emergency Supplies)
If you must spend, ONLY support small, local businesses.
SPREAD THE MESSAGE
Talk about it, post about it, and document your actions that day!
WHY THIS MATTERS!
~ Corporations and banks only care about their bottom line.
~ If we disrupt the economy for just ONE day, it sends a powerful message.
~ If they don't listen (they wont) we make the next blackout longer (We will)
SD28 Monthly Meeting
Location and/or Zoom Info will be sent to attendees prior to the event.
People's Rally
Save the Date! Women’s March is organizing a nationwide People’s March on January 18, 2025 to protest Trump’s presidency. We are waiting for the details to come out on what events are being organized in Minnesota and will share information as soon as we get it.
If you’re interested in attending please RSVP! That way we can be in touch with you as soon as we finalize our plans.
Election Day
All voters will have these races on their general election ballot:
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
State Representative
Judicial seats
Voters may also have one or more of these races on their ballot:
City Officers
School Board Members
Township Officers
Local ballot questions
Door Knocking for Local Candidates in North Branch
Join us for door knocking in North Branch for our local candidates Jen Schultz for Congress, Mary Jo Murphy for MN HD28B and Tim Dummer for MN HD28A. All DFL-friendly supporters are invited to join us! Training provided and we always knock in groups of at least 2 people. We'll be meeting at the Central Park Pavillion in North Branch. Sign up here: https://mobilize.us/s/SusaUK