SD 34 DFL Official Statement
There are no words to describe the pain felt by the tragic loss of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the wounding of John and Yvette Hoffman. The unrelenting grief and sadness that has overtaken our communities speaks to the impact these individuals had, not only for the work they did in the State Legislature, but […]
Minnesota DFL Veterans and Family Member Caucus Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 3/6/2025 Minnesota DFL Veterans and Family Member Caucus Vehemently Opposes President Trump’s Administration Cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) The Minnesota DFL Veterans and Family Member Caucus stands united in vehement opposition to the recent actions taken by President Trump’s Administration that threaten the well-being of our nation’s veterans. […]
DFL Veterans and Family Members Statement Regarding Constitution Day
The DFL Veterans and Family Members Caucus honors Constitution Day on September 17 as a vital recognition of the foundational principles that uphold our democracy and the freedoms we cherish as a nation. This day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, a document that embodies the values of liberty, justice, and the […]
DFL Party Launches the Wellstone Academy!
The program represents an investment of over $500,000 in building political organizing capacity Today, the Minnesota DFL Party is announcing the launch of the Wellstone Academy, a paid fellowship that will train the next cohort of Minnesota political organizers. The Wellstone Academy represents an investment of over $500,000 in building organizing capacity throughout 2023. “I […]
DFL Party Elects New Leadership Team
Today, members of the DFL Party State Central Committee gathered to elect new leaders of the Minnesota DFL Party. Those elected leaders include: Chairman: Ken Martin First Vice Chair: Marge Hoffa Second Vice Chair: Shivanthi Sathanandan Treasurer: Leah Midgarden Secretary: Ceri Everett Outreach and Inclusion Officer: Bahea Manasra “I am honored and humbled to have been re-elected to lead the Minnesota […]