Upcoming Events
Picnic at Prairie Park
Come join SD30 for a Picnic at Prairie Park in Otsego on May 9th from 11:30-2:30. Come for a little bit, or the whole time, and join your friends, neighbors, and other likeminded folks for burgers, hotdogs, and more. Enjoy company and food in a casual setting, chat with our local SD30 DFL-endorsed candidates, and learn about the work we are doing to flip our seats from red to blue.
Emmer Out Protest
Join us at Tom Emmer's office in Otsego, where we are making our voices heard every Saturday from 11 am - Noon!
Bring your flags and signs!
Park at the Wyndham hotel or dental office, then walk toward the sidewalk along Parrish Avenue. Don't park in the strip mall parking lot.
Retire Emmer Protest · Mobilize
You can find me most Saturday’s with part of my family.
Crafts with Candidates
I will be joining Leah Temple for SD30 for craft night. Stop in with your kiddos to make a mosaic mirror, mobile, or coloring page while you chat with the candidates running to represent District 30!
If you feel you can, please bring a gently used book to donate to our local mutual aid community organizations.
Elk River City Council Meeting
Elk River City Council meeting. Agenda will be posted before the meeting and will be available at the city hall as well.
Door Knocking with Doug Chapin
Doug will be out door knocking in Elk River until about 4 pm. If you would like to volunteer, there are 2 links on mobilize that I will post below.
But before the door knocking can commence there will be a picnic starting at 11 am. Additionally, the Republican convention will be occurring at the High School and Tom Emmer will be Vying for endorsement and will be there. They are also planning a protest from 11 am to noon at the same location. The protest and picnic is not an official event, but a volunteer led plan.
Senate District 30 Door Knock - Join TEAM DOUG CHAPIN in Elk River Neighborhoods · Mobilize
Sherburne County Indivisible
Sherburne County Indivisible is having their monthly meeting. Due to everything scheduled for this day there is a very good chance I will not be able to attend. I do plan to attend next month’s meeting.
Emmer Out Protest
Join us at Tom Emmer's office in Otsego, where we are making our voices heard every Saturday from 11 am - Noon!
Bring your flags and signs!
Park at the Wyndham hotel or dental office, then walk toward the sidewalk along Parrish Avenue. Don't park in the strip mall parking lot.
Retire Emmer Protest · Mobilize
You can find me most Saturday’s with part of my family.
Coffee with the Mayor of Nowthen
The Mayor of Nowthen is having coffee Saturday morning. As a candidate that would represent the City of Nowthen, it’s my responsibility to get to know the local government along with the residents.
I look forward to Meeting Mayor Hybben and getting to know and the residents of Nowthen.
Pints with Progressives
Come join Democrats across SD30 (Elk River, St. Michael/Albertville, Otsego, and Hanover) for an informal "happy hour" meet and greet. Meet other like-minded folks, learn about the work that we're doing to support our party's efforts in the fall election to turn races up and down the ballot from red to blue, and find out about how you can make a difference!
Coffee and Convo
Would you like to get to know me better as a Candidate? Then join me for coffee on Wednesdays. Every other week I'll be at Dunn Brothers to get to know more people in the area and what matters to everyone. Have questions for me, or things you would like to see changed, bring your thoughts and let's talk about it.
We will be collection donations for local mutual aid groups as well. This week we are looking for newborn clothing, and baby supplies. If you have supplies like baby boy clothing, bibs, burp rags, toys, pacis, etc. that you don't need you are more than welcome to bring those and we will make sure to get those to mothers in need. A more detailed list of needs can be supplied upon request.
ICE Out Weekly Protest
PLEASE JOIN US!!!
THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
Rallies Make a Difference!
Meet on the corner of Hwy 10 and Hwy 25 in Big Lake. Ample street parking available. Please abide by all parking restrictions.
Big Lake ICE OUT Friday Weekly Protest · Mobilize
Note: I will not be able to attend every Protest. But I will do my best.
Earth Day Talk: The Environmental Impact of Data Centers
My friend Colton Kratky who’s running for SD29B is hosting an Environmental talk for Earth Day.
Come listen and share information this earth day as we talk about the impact datacenters have on the environment, what are the ways to mitigate that impact, and what can we legally do to ensure developers follow those mitigations.
Pups with Progressives
DFL endorsed SD30 candidates will be at Otsego Dog Park for an informal meet and greet. We plan on bringing home-made dog treats for the pups and water for the humans. I’ll be there with my dog Harley as well.
We'll also be collecting pet supplies donations for local mutual aid groups, so feel free to donate if you so choose!
Emmer Out Protest
Join us at Tom Emmer's office in Otsego, where we are making our voices heard every Saturday from 11 am - Noon!
Bring your flags and signs!
Park at the Wyndham hotel or dental office, then walk toward the sidewalk along Parrish Avenue. Don't park in the strip mall parking lot.
Retire Emmer Protest · Mobilize
You can find me most Saturday’s with part of my family.
ICE Out Weekly Protest
PLEASE JOIN US!!!
THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
Rallies Make a Difference!
Meet on the corner of Hwy 10 and Hwy 25 in Big Lake. Ample street parking available. Please abide by all parking restrictions.
Big Lake ICE OUT Friday Weekly Protest · Mobilize
Note: I will not be able to attend every Protest. But I will do my best.
Pints with Progressives
I’ll be joining the SD27 candidates for their Pints with Progressives. As said by Vanessa Davenport for 27A on the fb event: One of the most important parts of running for office is listening to the people I hope to represent.
I’d love to meet you for Drinks & Conversation at Becker's Los Ortizes Mexican Restaurant.
Come share what’s on your mind whether it's supporting local jobs, protecting our water and land, making sure large corporations pay their fair share, or ensuring our communities stay strong for the next generation.
This is a relaxed, informal meet-and-greet.
Stop by for a few minutes or stay and chat.
Pints With Progressives: Becker w/ Special Guest Vanessa Davenport · Mobilize
Emmer Out Protest
Join us at Tom Emmer's office in Otsego, where we are making our voices heard every Saturday from 11 am - Noon!
Bring your flags and signs!
Park at the Wyndham hotel or dental office, then walk toward the sidewalk along Parrish Avenue. Don't park in the strip mall parking lot.
Retire Emmer Protest · Mobilize
You can find me most Saturday’s with part of my family.
728 Community Alliance Meeting
“728 Community Alliance is a grassroots group of parents, grandparents, students, and community members dedicated to the success and safety of every learner in ISD 728. Our vision is simple: ISD728 should be a safe environment where all students can grow and contribute to brighter, more connected communities. Our mission is to foster open communication and build strong community partnerships with a student-centered focus so every student in ISD728 has the resources and support to thrive.” -728 Community Alliance Blog post.
I have joined the Community Alliance, not as a political candidate but as a parent with children in the 728-school district. I will participate in non-partisan issues to further support our children and schools for brighter future; included but not limited to: attending school board meetings and emailing the school board with concerns or questions that pertain to the school board and/or our schools. For more information about the community alliance, you can visit their site at 728communityalliance.com
ICE Out Weekly Protest
PLEASE JOIN US!!!
THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
Rallies Make a Difference!
Meet on the corner of Hwy 10 and Hwy 25 in Big Lake. Ample street parking available. Please abide by all parking restrictions.
Big Lake ICE OUT Friday Weekly Protest · Mobilize
Note: I will not be able to attend every Protest. But I will do my best.
Coffee and Conversation
Join DFL-endorsed candidates Leah Temple (Senate Dist 30) and Keenan Gentry (House Dist 30B), for this lowkey event at Caribou Coffee in Elk River with a focus on building community during these turbulent times. Got a news article you want to share? Want to chat about ways that we can make a difference in 2026? Come grab some coffee, tea, or a pastry and support a great local business in the company of like-minded neighbors. Feel free to join for the whole time or just stop in for a few minutes!
Coffee and Conversation w/ Leah Temple and Keenan Gentry: Elk River · Mobilize
Elk River City Council Meeting
I will be attending the Elk River City council meeting. One topic on the agenda will be whether or not the city should fly the old Minnesota flag or the new one.
Sherburne County Indivisible Monthly Meeting
I’ll be joining Sherburne County Indivisible this Saturday as we organize and take steps for a better future.
If you would like to join us, please join the SCI fb page. Make sure to answer all the questions to be accepted.
Emmer Out Protest
Join us at Tom Emmer's office in Otsego, where we are making our voices heard every Saturday from 11 am - Noon!
Bring your flags and signs!
Park at the Wyndham hotel or dental office, then walk toward the sidewalk along Parrish Avenue. Don't park in the strip mall parking lot.
Retire Emmer Protest · Mobilize
You can find me most Saturday’s with part of my family.
ICE Out Weekly Protest
PLEASE JOIN US!!!
THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
Rallies Make a Difference!
Meet on the corner of Hwy 10 and Hwy 25 in Big Lake. Ample street parking available. Please abide by all parking restrictions.
Big Lake ICE OUT Friday Weekly Protest · Mobilize
Note: I will not be able to attend every Protest. But I will do my best.
Pasta, Pork, and Pestering Your Representatives
Our elected officials need to hear from us about the issues that impact our communities. Come join SD30 for a fun, lowkey evening of contacting our elected officials at the federal, state, and local level about policies that impact all of us over a meal. Scripts and contact information for the elected officials will be provided, and you can choose to either write or call your representatives!
Pasta, Pork, and Pestering Your Representatives · Mobilize
No Kings 3.0
We will rally on the trail on the south side of Hwy 10 from Gary Street to the bridge. Ample public parking is available.
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.
On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
Coffee And Conversation: Elk River
Join DFL-endorsed candidates Leah Temple (Senate Dist 30) and Keenan Gentry (House Dist 30B), along with your Sherburne County DFL Community Organizer, Sam Brewer for this lowkey event at Caribou Coffee in Elk River with a focus on building community during these turbulent times. Got a news article you want to share? Want to chat about ways that we can make a difference in 2026? Want to ask Sam what his favorite flavor of ice cream is? (it's mint chocolate chip). Come grab some coffee, tea, or a pastry and support a great local business in the company of like-minded neighbors. Feel free to join for the whole time or just stop in for a few minutes!
Coffee and Conversation w/ Leah Temple and Keenan Gentry: Elk River · Mobilize
Hosted by Minnesota DFL
Elk River Sign Making
I will be joining our friends for an evening of sign making for No Kings 3.0 and/or our local Tom Emmer protest. We will be in the community room.