Upcoming Events
Door knock in Elk River
We will be out door knocking in Elk River Monday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Door knock in Elk River
We will be out door knocking in Elk River Wednesday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Pumpkins in the Park-Nowthen
Keenan Gentry and Jen Bloomquist are partnering together for an event in Nowthen. Both Jen and Keenan cover Oak Grove with districts 30B and 31B.
Come out to the park with us as we celebrate moving into the fall season. Take a break and enjoy the crisp air while attending a family friendly event. You will be able to find us at the Prairie Park Pavillion.
What to expect:
Pumpkin painting
Pumpkin carving
Yard games
Sweet treats and candy
Warm beverages
Face Painting
Photo Booth
We will provide everything but if you have your own pumpkins, you are more than welcome to bring them along. Hope to see you there.
Coffee and Convo
Come join me every other Sunday for coffee and conversation. Get to know me and why I'm running for seat 30B. Would you like to discuss what matters to you most? Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas.
We will also be collection for Mutual Aid. If you have anything you would like to donate, bring that along. We can even take things to Open Doors for Youth, Boys and Girls club, or CAER food shelf.
*Note: Mobilize description needs to be updated.
Door knock in Nowthen
We will be out door knocking in Nowthen early Sunday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
SD30 Town Hall
Join us for a DFL Candidate Town Hall in Elk River! This gathering is an opportunity to participate in the political process and discuss the issues that are important to you. This Town Hall will feature special guests - Leah Temple for SD30, and Keenan Gentry for HD30B.
We'll be meeting in the Flex Space at the Furniture and Things Community Event Center in Elk River, on Tuesday, October 13th from 7:00-8:00pm. Don't miss out on this chance to get involved and hear from your candidates directly.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Prepared and paid for by the MN SD30 DFL, https://sites.google.com/view/mnsd30dfl.
SD30 DFL Town Hall - Elk River - With Special Guests Leah Temple, and Keenan Gentry · Mobilize
Door knock in Otsego
We will be out door knocking in Otsego Wednesday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Door knock in Nowthen
We will be out door knocking in Nowthen Friday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Door knock in Elk River
We will be out door knocking in Elk River early Sunday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Coffee and Convo
Come join me every other Sunday for coffee and conversation. Get to know me and why I'm running for seat 30B. Would you like to discuss what matters to you most? Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas.
We will also be collection for Mutual Aid. If you have anything you would like to donate, bring that along. We can even take things to Open Doors for Youth, Boys and Girls club, or CAER food shelf.
*Note: Mobilize description needs to be updated.
Door knock in Nowthen
We will be out door knocking in Nowthen early Sunday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Pumpkins in the Park
Come out to the park with us as we celebrate moving into the fall season. Take a break and enjoy the crisp air while attending a family friendly event. You will be able to find us at the Prairie Park Pavillion.
What to expect:
Pumpkin painting
Pumpkin carving
Yard games
Sweet treats and candy
Warm beverages
We will provide everything but if you have your own pumpkins, you are more than welcome to bring them along. Hope to see you there.
Door knock in Otsego
We will be out door knocking in Otsego Friday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Door knock in Elk River
We will be out door knocking in Elk River Wednesday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Phone/Text Banking
Tuesdays are for phone banking and text banking. Join us for phone banking or text banking to help get the word out!
Door knock in Nowthen
We will be out door knocking in Nowthen early Sunday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Coffee and Convo
Come join me every other Sunday for coffee and conversation. Get to know me and why I'm running for seat 30B. Would you like to discuss what matters to you most? Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas.
We will also be collection for Mutual Aid. If you have anything you would like to donate, bring that along. We can even take things to Open Doors for Youth, Boys and Girls club, or CAER food shelf.
*Note: Mobilize description needs to be updated.
Nowthen Heritage Festival
Nowthen is hosting its 19th heritage festival this Saturday. There will be no political booths this year so we will be walking around enjoying the festival. If you plan to attend and see us walking around don’t hesitate to come say hello.
Door knock in Elk River
We will be out door knocking in Elk River Thursday afternoon. Make sure to bring a charged phone, bottle of water and your walking shoes. We will make sure you have everything you need to knock doors with us! Make sure to sign up so we know you will be joining us.
Elk River Candidate Forum
Elk River Chamber of Commerce is hosting a local forum. Candidates for Senate district 30, Elk River Mayor, and City Council will be held on Wednesday. Doors will open at 5:30pm, and Senate District candidate forum will begin at 6pm.
Door knocking/Phone banking in Otsego
We will be door knocking or phone banking in Otsego today.
Weekly Doorknock
Every Wednesday we will be out door knocking our neighbors across the district. Locations will vary each week. Keep an eye out for updates on locations and times or sign up to door knock via Mobilize or Facebook once we have the weekly events up.
DFL Coordinated Door knock
DFL Organized door knock in Elk River. Keep an eye out for Mobilize event.
Coffee and Convo
Come join me every other Sunday for coffee and conversation. Get to know me and why I'm running for seat 30B. Would you like to discuss what matters to you most? Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas.
We will also be collection for Mutual Aid. If you have anything you would like to donate, bring that along. We can even take things to Open Doors for Youth, Boys and Girls club, or CAER food shelf.
*Note: Mobilize description needs to be updated.
Otsego Prairie Festival
We will be tabling with SD30 for the Otsego Prairie Festival from 1pm - 3pm. We hope to see you there.
Weekly Doorknock
Every Wednesday we will be out door knocking our neighbors across the district. Locations will vary each week. Keep an eye out for updates on locations and times or sign up to door knock via Mobilize or Facebook once we have the weekly events up.
Coffee and Convo
Come join me every other Sunday for coffee and conversation. Get to know me and why I'm running for seat 30B. Would you like to discuss what matters to you most? Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas.
We will also be collection for Mutual Aid. If you have anything you would like to donate, bring that along. We can even take things to Open Doors for Youth, Boys and Girls club, or CAER food shelf.
*Note: Mobilize description needs to be updated.
Elk River Weekend of Action
Join the Senate District 30 Democrats and DFL-endorsed candidate for Senate District 30 Leah Temple and House District 30B endorsed candidate Keenan Gentry for a doorknock on Sunday, August 16th at 12pm OR 3:30pm, where we'll be reaching out to voters across the district to support our DFL-endorsed candidates up and down the ballot!
Never knocked before? Don't worry! Training is provided and you'll knock in pairs.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and plan for the weather! Even if you can't come for the whole time, stopping by for part of the time makes a huge difference.
Come out, meet your neighbors, and help ensure every voice is heard!
Coffee and Convo
Come join me every other Sunday for coffee and conversation. Get to know me and why I'm running for seat 30B. Would you like to discuss what matters to you most? Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas.
We will also be collection for Mutual Aid. If you have anything you would like to donate, bring that along. We can even take things to Open Doors for Youth, Boys and Girls club, or CAER food shelf.
*Note: Mobilize description needs to be updated.
Leashes off, Conversation on
No speeches. No agenda. Just conversation.
Join me at the Orono Dog Park for a relaxed afternoon. Bring your dog or just yourself. Bring the kids too!
Vanessa and I are running to protect our community and make sure rural families aren’t left carrying the burden.
We are not here to talk at you; we are here to listen. Stop by, say hello, and share what matters to you.
Vanessa will try a short Facebook Live during the event for anyone who can’t make it.
Night to Unite
Night to Unite is a nationwide, annual event that offers residents a unique opportunity to get to know their neighbors, chat with local law enforcement and public officials, and ultimately build a safer community.
I will be attending my local Night to Unite event in my own neighborhood before visiting Nowthen for theirs as well.
Coffee and Convo
Come join me every other Sunday for coffee and conversation. Get to know me and why I'm running for seat 30B. Would you like to discuss what matters to you most? Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas.
We will also be collection for Mutual Aid. If you have anything you would like to donate, bring that along. We can even take things to Open Doors for Youth, Boys and Girls club, or CAER food shelf.
*Note: Mobilize description needs to be updated.
Virtual Phonebanking
Help us win in Senate District 30 (St. Michael, Albertville, Elk River, Otsego, Hanover, Nowthen, and Rockford Township) by participating in our weekly North Metro phone bank! We'll be connecting with voters across the district every Tuesday night from 6-8pm and asking them what issues matter most to them, along with what they'd like to see out of the elected officials. This is a virtual event over Zoom (link will be provided the day of the call), and a brief training is provided!
Elk River Fest
You’ll be able to find me exploring the Elk River fest this Saturday and getting to know my community.
Virtual Phonebanking
Help us win in Senate District 30 (St. Michael, Albertville, Elk River, Otsego, Hanover, Nowthen, and Rockford Township) by participating in our weekly North Metro phone bank! We'll be connecting with voters across the district every Tuesday night from 6-8pm and asking them what issues matter most to them, along with what they'd like to see out of the elected officials. This is a virtual event over Zoom (link will be provided the day of the call), and a brief training is provided!
Trivia Night with SD29 & SD30
I’ll be joining my fellow candidates from 30 and 29 for a trivia night. Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and political trivia. We’ll be gathering for an open house and trivia night to connect with old friends, meet new ones, and talk about ways to make a difference this year. Food and drink will be provided along with a prize for our winner.
Back to the Majority Virtual Fundraiser
“Join Back to the Future Star and Southern Minnesotan Lea Thompson for a virtual fundraiser in support of our Rural DFL House Candidates on Monday June 29 at 7pm. Zoom link will be provided on the day of the event at the email at which you donated.”
ActBlue for virtual event.
SD30 Pizza Party & Guitar Hero
Join us for a pizza party with your SD30 DFL candidates. We will also be playing board games, card games, and even Guitar Hero too! This will be a great opportunity to connect with neighbors through games, food, and conversation.
We look forward to seeing you there! We will be in Gries Lenhardt Allen Room.
Coffee and Conversation
Come join us for coffee and conversation. Get to know me and why I’m running for seat 30B. Would you like to discuss what matters to you most? Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas. We have an open discussion where all are welcome!
My campaign will also be collecting for Mutual Aid. If you have anything you would like to donate, bring that along. We can bring items to Open Doors for Youth, Boys and Girls club, or CAER food shelf.
This will be my last Wednesday coffee and convo. Starting July we will be moving them to Sundays from 10:30am - 12:30pm.
Elk River Planning Commission
The Elk River Planning commission will be holding another meeting on the proposed Data Center at 19178 Industrial blvd. I am unaware at this time if there will be a public comment during this meeting.