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UID:2867-1784134800-1784145600@www.sd55dfl.org
SUMMARY:Help Re-elect Jess Hanson!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to celebrate Jess Hanson\, your Minnesota Representative for 55A\, and help re-elect her to another term.\nWe’ll gather on Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center in Savage.\nDine with us\, and join in games and a playground for the kids. \nIf you can’t make it\, please consider making a donation here to help Jess!
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/help-re-elect-jess-hanson/
LOCATION:McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center – Savage\, 13550 Dakota Ave\, Savage\, MN\, 55378\, United States
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UID:2854-1784145600-1784149200@www.sd55dfl.org
SUMMARY:Voter Activation Network (VAN) Training for Party Units
DESCRIPTION:Join SD55 for a training on the Voter Activation Network database (the “VAN”)\, the organizing tool used by Democratic campaigns and party organizations. Learn how to navigate the VAN\, find voter information\, build voter lists\, cut “turfs” for door knocking and create phone bank. Perfect for both new and experienced volunteers. No prior experience required. This training is geared towards party unit volunteers but is open to all.\n\nThis training is offered via Zoom and will be repeated on three occasions (July 1\, 8\, and 15th) – pick the session that works best for you.\n\nRegister here for the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/voter-activation-network-van-training-for-party-units-3/
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UID:2864-1784656800-1784667600@www.sd55dfl.org
SUMMARY:Scott County Fair DFL Booth
DESCRIPTION:It’s the 5 Greatest Days of Summer – the Scott County Fair!!!! \nThe DFL will be at the fair from July 22-26 and we need your support in our booth! It’s a good way to represent the DFL and talk to neighbors at the same time! We’ll have a Duck Poll\, drawings\, and lots of fun! \nSet-up will happen the Tuesday before the Fair\, July 21st\, at 6:00 PM. More hands make the job go faster! We will have slots from morning to evening shifts throughout the fair. \nPlease sign up here using Sign-up Genius.
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/scott-county-fair-dfl-booth-2/
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SUMMARY:Door-Knock and Phone-Bank for Peggy Flanagan
DESCRIPTION:This will be a close primary\, and we need your help to elect Peggy Flanagan to the U.S. Senate! Join a fun group of Peggy Volunteers in Savage for in-person phone banks and door-knocking to support DFL-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan on Thursdays 7/23\, 7/30\, and 8/6 at 5:00 p.m. This race will be close\, and every conversation makes a difference. No experience is required—we’ll provide training\, and if you’d like\, you can shadow an experienced canvasser. We hope to see you there! \nSign up here for door-knocking! \nSign up here for in-person phone-banking!
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/door-knock-for-peggy-flanagan/
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SUMMARY:Annual SD55 Wine & Cheese Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Democrats in Senate District 55 at our annual Wine & Cheese Gala and fundraiser! \nYou’ll have a chance to meet your legislative representatives and let them know your priorities\, bid on items at our silent auction\, sample wine and cheese\, socialize with your friends and neighbors\, listen to some good music\, and develop new friendships! \nYou can sign up as a sponsor and receive special gifts and recognition – please donate here! \nChampagne Level $500\n\nVery Special Program Recognition\nThank You gift\nSix (6) guest admissions\nPublic Event Recognition\nDeepest Appreciation from Senate District 55\n\nCabernet Level $300\n\nSpecial Program Recognition\nThank You gift\nFour (4) guest admissions\nPublic Event Recognition\nDeep Appreciation from Senate District 55\n\nChardonnay Level $150\n\nProgram Recognition\nThank You gift\nTwo (2) guest admissions\nPublic Event Recognition\nSincere Appreciation from Senate District 55\n\nSign up to volunteer at this event here\, and contact Heidi Bros at heidihbros@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/wine-cheese-gala/
LOCATION:McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center – Savage\, 13550 Dakota Ave\, Savage\, MN\, 55378\, United States
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UID:2899-1786039200-1786046400@www.sd55dfl.org
SUMMARY:Burnsville City Council Candidate - Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet the four candidates for Burnsville City Council who have Letters of Support from Senate District 55! These are candidates that SD55 believes promote the values the DFL represents and that would work for you in the City Council. These candidates are: \n\nCati Gómez\nChris John\nTunisia Irby\nNick Benson\n\nThe program will be: \n\n6:00 p.m. Meet the Candidates\n6:30 p.m. Candidate Presentations\n7:00 p.m. Question and Answer\n\nThe event will take place outdoors at the Birnamwood Community Pool Pavilion at 69 Birnamwood Drive in Burnsville. In case of inclement weather the meeting will be 197 Birnamwood Drive (enter beside the garage).
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/burnsville-city-council-candidate-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Birnamwood Community Pool Pavilion\, 69 Birnamwood Drive\, Burnsville\, MN\, United States
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UID:2896-1786388400-1786393800@www.sd55dfl.org
SUMMARY:DFL SD55 Central Committee Meeting – August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the monthly DFL SD55 Central Committee meeting. This is where the work of your local Senate District gets done! All Democrats – and those who are questioning – are welcome! Learn about how politics starts at your local level\, meet your local representatives\, and get involved!
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/dfl-sd55-central-committee-meeting-august-2026/
LOCATION:Urban Latino Event Center\, 3997 West 143 Street\, Savage\, MN\, 55378\, United States
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UID:2913-1786991400-1786996800@www.sd55dfl.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall on the Nudification Tech Ban
DESCRIPTION:Join Senator Erin Maye Quade (SD56) and Representative Jess Hanson (HD55A) for a virtual town hall to learn more about their work to pass Minnesota’s nation-leading ban on AI nudification technology that went into effect on August 1\, 2026 and the legal challenge filed by Elon Musk’s company\, X.AI\, seeking to overturn this law. The district court judge denied the request for a temporary restraining order prior to the law going into effect\, and the court will hear motions on an emergency preliminary injunction on Wednesday\, August 19. \nRegister for the Zoom link here:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lA7aA5n7TUCDNfPcdgsD5w
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/town-hall-2026-08-17/
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UID:2908-1789412400-1789417800@www.sd55dfl.org
SUMMARY:DFL SD55 Central Committee Meeting – September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the monthly DFL SD55 Central Committee meeting. This is where the work of your local Senate District gets done! All Democrats – and those who are questioning – are welcome! Learn about how politics starts at your local level\, meet your local representatives\, and get involved!
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/dfl-sd55-central-committee-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:Savage Public Library – Large Meeting Room\, 13090 Alabama Ave\, Savage\, MN\, 55378\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
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UID:2775-1789815600-1789833600@www.sd55dfl.org
SUMMARY:Burnsville Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join SD55 at our booth at the Burnsville Pride Festival\, a day filled with joy\, connection\, and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Enjoy live performances\, shop unique vendors\, explore local resources\, and sample a variety of foods. This family-friendly event invites people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and honor the spirit of pride\, acceptance\, and inclusion.
URL:https://www.sd55dfl.org/event/burnsville-pride-festival/
LOCATION:Nicollet Commons Park\, 12550 Nicollet Avenue\, Burnsville\, MN\, 55337\, United States
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