5th Annual Hotdish Dinner - Special Guests List

Please join us Sunday, September 25th
for an evening of celebrating the Middle Class
with
Keynote Speaker
~ Minnesota House Minority Leader ~
State Representative Paul Thissen

Special Guest Master of Ceremonies
~ Minnesota State Auditor ~Rebecca Otto

Special Confirmed Guests
~ Minnesota State Senators ~Kevin Dahle (SD20)
Vicki Jensen (SD24)

~ Minnesota State Representative ~David Bly (HD20B)

~ Minnesota State Representative Candidate ~Patti Fritz (HD24B)

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5th Annual Hotdish Dinner - A Celebration of the Middle Class

When:

Sunday, September 25th, 2016

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Social Hour

5:00 pm - Dinner / Cook-Off

5:30 pm - Program

Where:

Vintage Ballroom

129 Central Avenue North

Faribault, MN  55021

Suggested Donation:

$15.00 individuals

2 for $25.00

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend no matter ability to make a donation.

RSVP 

You can reserve or purchase tickets by contacting Shawn Groth - Chair, Rice County DFL 

by e-mail: ricecountydfl@outlook.com

or by phone: (651) 324-9676

Activities:

• Hot Dish Cook-off
• Social Hour
• Speeches (elected officials, candidates, and party leaders)
• Live and silent auctions
• Cash Bar

House provided tater tot hotdish, salad, coffee and water.

"Rock the Vote"

This year at our booth at the Rice County Fair we held an unscientific poll. We invited each of our guests to vote for up to three issues that mattered most to them.

We had great participation! And here are the results:

#1 - Health Care & Social Security with 287 votes

#2 - Education & Student Debt with 247 votes

#3 - Jobs & Income Inequality with 179 votes

#4 - Environment & Climate with 130 votes

#5 - Roads & Bridges (Infrastructure) with 121 votes

#6 - Farms & Agriculture with 114 votes

#7 - Money in Politics with 65 votes

If you missed us at the Rice County Fair this year, feel free to post a comment with the three above issues that matter most to you. We'll keep a tally and add your votes to the above list.

Thank you President Obama!

This week at the Rice County Fair in the Rice County DFL's booth we had a display thanking President Obama for his many accomplishments. There were so many that we couldn't fit them all on our display. Below are some of President Obama's accomplishments. We will highlight more throughout the year. Stay tuned.

 

Fourth of July Parades

North Morristown Parade

Parade starts at 10:00 a.m.
Line up at 9:00 a.m.

 

Units:
State Representative candidate Patti Fritz (HD24B)
State Senator Vicki Jensen (SD24)

Cannon Falls Fourth of July Parade

Parade starts at 11:30 a.m.
Line up at 11:00 a.m.

Line up at Cannon Falls High School

 

Units:
U.S. Congressional candidate Angie Craig (CD2)

Contact:  Haylee for more details at (763) 548-4362 or by E-mail:  haylee@cd2victory.com

Blooming Prairie Parade

Parade starts at 2:30 p.m.
Line up at 1:30 p.m.

Line up behind the Blooming Prairie High School

 

Units:
State Representative candidate Patti Fritz (HD24B) - Unit #21
State Senator Vicki Jensen (SD24) & Congressman Tim Walz (CD1) - Unit #50

Veseli Fourth of July Parade

Parade starts at 3:00 p.m.
Line up at 2:00 p.m.

 

Units:
State Representative David Bly (HD20B)

Upcoming Events

Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th

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Thursday, June 16th

Rice County DFL Monthly Meeting

When:

5:30 p.m. - Social / Dinner (optional)

6:30 p.m. - Meeting

Where:

Perkins Restaurant

(meeting room)

333 Western Ave NW

Faribault, MN 55021

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Rice County DFL looking to fill committee openings

Energized creative applicants are being sought by the Rice County DFL Party for two year terms.

"Volunteers are the lifeblood of our party. They are the reason we have a strong, and vibrant Rice County DFL. We encourage all Rice County DFLers (Democrats) to get involved. Serving on our board is one of the many ways to do so,"  said Shawn Groth, Chairman of the Rice County DFL.
 

The Rice County DFL Nominations Committee is charged with reporting a committee-endorsed candidate for each Executive Committee Position. Those positions are:

• Chair - presides at meetings of the Rice County DFL, but also attends certain meetings within the state DFL and that of the First &  Second Congressional Districts.
• Vice Chair - essentially fills in when the Chair is not available..
• Community Engagement Officer (Affirmative Action Officer) - reaches out to underrepresented groups within the Rice County DFL.
• Secretary - keeps records of meetings, and maintains a current list of all DFL members within the county.
• Treasurer - keeps track of the financial affairs on the Rice County DFL.
• Directors (11) - help organize and plan the Rice County DFL caucuses, Convention, Rice County Fair booth, fundraising, social activities, and party building within the county.

• State Central Committee Delegates (2) / Alternates (4) - attend State Central Committee and Congressional District Central Committee meetings.

Please Note:  Currently - no one has screened for the Secretary position. We really need someone to serve in this important position. We also can use more people for Directors as well.

Those interested in serving in these positions need to attend a screening session. The final two screenings will be held in the following locations:

Northfield, March 30, 6:30-8:00 PM
    Carleton College - Sayles-Hill Campus Center

Northfield, March 31st, 6:30-8:00 PM
Location TBD

The screening committee will present its recommendations for election to the Rice County DFL’s Convention on April 2, at the Northfield Middle School. Candidates must have been screened (interviewed) by the Nominations Committee in order to be considered by the convention. The terms are two years.

For more information, or if you have questions - please contact Nominations Committee Chair Terry Rogers at TRogers700@aol.com or 952-652-2160.

Rice County Democratic Farmer Labor Party Seeks People to Serve on Its Board

Energized creative applicants are being sought by the Rice County DFL Party for two year terms.

"Volunteers are the lifeblood of our party. They are the reason we have a strong, and vibrant Rice County DFL. We encourage all Rice County DFLers (Democrats) to get involved. Serving on our board is one of the many ways to do so,"  said Shawn Groth, Chairman of the Rice County DFL.

The Rice County DFL Nominations Committee is charged with reporting a committee-endorsed candidate for each Executive Committee Position. Those positions are:

• Chair - presides at meetings of the Rice County Democrats, but also attends certain meetings within the state DFL and that of the First &  Second Congressional Districts.

• Vice Chair - essentially fills in when the Chair is not available..

• Community Engagement Officer (Affirmative Action Officer) - reaches out to underrepresented groups within the Rice County DFL.

• Secretary - keeps records of meetings, and maintains a current list of all DFL members within the county.

• Treasurer - keeps track of the financial affairs on the Rice County DFL.

• Directors (11) - help organize and plan the Rice County caucuses, Rice County Convention, Rice County Fair, fundraising, social activities, and party building within the county.

• State Central Committee Delegates (2) / Alternates (4) - attend State Central Committee and Congressional District Central Committee meetings.

Those interested in serving in these positions need to attend one of the four screening session. These sessions will be held in the following locations:

•     Northfield, Friday, March 18, 6:30 - 8:00

    Caribou Coffeehouse, 1162 400 Fifth Street W

•     Faribault, Sunday, March 20, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
      Depot Bar & Grill, 311 Heritage Place

•     Northfield, March 21, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
      Big Steer Restaurant (AKA Big Steer) I-35 & Highway 19

•     Faribault, March 26, 2:00-3:30 PM
      Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St E, Park in back via 1st Street.

The screening committee will present its recommendations for election to the Rice County DFL’s Convention on April 2, at the Northfield Middle School. Candidates must have been interviewed by the Nominations Committee in order to be considered by the convention. The terms are two years.

 For more information contact Nominations Committee Chair Terry Rogers at TRogers700@aol.com or 952-652-2160.  

Updated Rice County DFL Precinct Caucus Locations

Location #1:

Northfield Middle School
2200 Division Street South
Northfield, MN 55057

Bridgewater Township (room 162)
Dennison City (cafeteria)
Dundas City (cafeteria)
Lonsdale City (cafeteria)
Northfield W-1 P-2 (room 159)
Northfield W-2 P-1 (room 160)
Northfield W-2 P-2 (room 161)
Northfield W-3 P-1 (room 163)
Northfield W-4 P-1 (room 172)
Northfield Township (room 171)

Note: Northfield Precincts W-1 P-1 and W-4 P-2 will be located on St. Olaf (W-4 P-2) and Carleton (W-1 P-1) Campuses.


Location #2:
Weitz Center
3rd Street East
Northfield, MN 55057

Room Number: 236

Precinct caucusing at this location:
Northfield W-1 P-1


Location #3:
St. Olaf College
Buntrock Commons
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057

Room: St. Olaf College The Lion's Pause

Precinct caucusing at this location:
Northfield W-4 P-2


Location #4:
Forest Township Town Hall
3625 Millersburg Blvd.
Faribault (Millersburg), MN 55021

Erin Township
Forest Township
Shieldsville Township
Webster Township Precinct 1
Webster Township Precinct 2
Wheatland Township


Location #5:
Faribault Middle School
Cafeteria (all precincts)
704 - 17th Street West
Faribault, MN 55021

Cannon City Township
Faribault P-1
Faribault P-2
Faribault P-3
Faribault P-4
Morristown City
Morristown Township
Nerstrand City
Richland Township
Wallcott Township
Warsaw Township
Wells Township
Wheeling Township

       

Changes to Locations of College Precincts in Northfield

The vote of the committee at the Thursday meeting has resulted in moving two of Northfield's caucus locations from the middle school onto the two college campuses.

Specific sites are being finalized, and we will have details here as soon as the official locations are determined.

This will affect DFL caucus-goers in Ward 4 Precinct 2 (residents on and near the St. Olaf campus) and Ward 1 Precinct 1 (this on and near the Carleton campus) only, and should help with traffic flow at the middle school.

Those who caucused in 2008 will recall the large turnouts of both permanent Northfield residents and college students resulted in logistical traffic issues, and we're moving to alleviate some of that congestion, while making it easier for students and others near the campuses to walk to their respective locations.

DFL Precinct Caucuses - Tuesday, March 1st

The Rice County DFL Precinct Caucuses will take place on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the caucuses will convene at 7:00 p.m.

All DFLers (Democrats) are invited to participate.

Here are our local locations:

Location 1:

Forest Township Town Hall Location
3725 Millersburg Blvd West
Faribault, MN 55021

Precincts that will meet here are:
Erin Township
Forest Township
Shieldsville Township
Webster Precinct 1
Webster Precinct 2
Wheatland Township


Location 2:

Northfield Middle School
2200 Division Street South
Northfield, MN 55057

Precincts that will meet here are:

Bridgewater Township (room 162)

Dennison City (cafeteria)

Dundas City (cafeteria)

Lonsdale City (cafeteria)

Northfield W-1 P-1 (location to be determined)

Northfield W-1 P-2 (room 159)

Northfield W-2 P-1 (room 160)

Northfield W-2 P-2 (room 161)

Northfield W-3 P-1 (room 163)

Northfield W-4 P-1 (room 172)

Northfield W-4 P-2 (location to be determined)

Northfield Township (room 171)

Location 3:

Faribault Middle School
704 17th Street SW
Faribault, MN 55021

Precincts that will meet here are:
(all will meet in the cafeteria)

Cannon City Township

Faribault P-1

Faribault P-2

Faribault P-3

Faribault P-4

Morristown City

Morristown Township

Nerstrand City

Richland Township

Wallcott Township

Warsaw Township

Wells Township

Wheeling Township

If you are unsure what precinct you live in visit the district finder at the DFL’s website: https://www.dfl.org/resources/caucus-finder/ Or through the precinct caucus finder on the Secretary of State’s website: http://caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ 

If you are unable to attend the caucuses, and would still like to be nominated for an elected position please fill out the absentee participation form:  http://www.dfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2016-Precinct-Caucus-Absentee-Participation-Form.pdf