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SUMMARY:Stand Up for Healthy Communities!
DESCRIPTION:A healthy democracy is fueled by healthy communities\, and active participation from its citizens. As the MN Legislature considers where to direct state funding\, this rally will bring together Minnesotans of all backgrounds to share our desire for healthy\, strong\, informed and civically active communities\, where everyone belongs. We will hear from community members\, advocates\, and state leaders on important issues that are affecting families\, learn how federal and state funding work together to support essential services\, and take action with our elected officials. \n\n\n\nWomen fought for the right to vote not just for the privilege\, but for the justice they could seek as active partners in our government. Let’s stand up for a healthy democracy by supporting access to healthy communities along with access to our constitutional voting rights\, and continue to build a strong legacy for ALL Minnesotans.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/stand-up-for-healthy-communities/
LOCATION:Rotunda\, Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, St Paul\, Minnesota\, 55155
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SUMMARY:St. Francis School Board Meeting Show Up
DESCRIPTION:The students and faculty of our school districts need our continued support as the right-wing Faction seeks to undo years of progress and stop anything related to equity or teaching history honestly without whitewashing.  \n\n\n\nThanks for any effort you can make to help protect our schools!
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/ah-school-board-meeting/
LOCATION:St. Francis Area Schools\, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW\, St. Francis\, Minnesota\, 55070
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SUMMARY:Preregister for "The Law on the Line" Wednesday\, April 30th
DESCRIPTION:At noon on April 30th\, the state’s forefront legal experts will gather to discuss how we can utilize the law in Minnesota to protect our rights. As the Trump administration continues its escalation of actions intended to dismantle decades of social progress\, we’ll be taking a step back to look at the bigger picture. \n\n\n\nJoin Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison\, Gender Justice Legal Director Jess Braverman\, and hosts from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy as they consider the importance of the law in protecting our democracy. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Click HERE to register
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/call-to-action-please-register/
LOCATION:Online webinar
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SUMMARY:Rally: Stop the 100 Days of Destruction!
DESCRIPTION:This is a statewide DFL Senior Caucus Rally to protest cuts on Social Security\, Medicaid\, and Veterans Health Care. April 30th is the 100th day of the Trump/Musk administration. In their first 100 days they have prioritize destruction of programs essential to to the wellbeing of seniors\, people with disabilities and veterans.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/rally-stop-the-100-days-of-destruction/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol Plaza
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SUMMARY:May Day Rally National Day of Action - MSP Airport
DESCRIPTION:We’re joining AFL-CIO\, SEIU\, and more labor unions this May Day 2025 at the MSP Airport to stand up to Trump/Musk billionaire takeover\, corporations like Delta\, Uber\, Lyft & the Metropolitan Airport Commission who have the power to do right by workers & immigrants at MSP Airport!  \n\n\n\nWorking people across Minnesota are standing up to the billionaire takeover in Washington D.C. & saying HANDS OFF workers\, immigrants and our families. There are May Day rallies across the Twin Cities and the whole state. We’re supporting the two largest events below. We get asked a lot: do these rallies even matter? Short answer: YES! When millions of Americans across the country show up to push back against the Trump Regime\, moving the needle from apathy to action\, it sends a strong and persistent message that average Americans are saying Hands Off to the MAGA agenda. And it’s working! Trump’s approval rating is the lowest for any President at 100 days in the last 80 years. Woot! See you on May Day.  \n\n\n\nMore info HERE
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/may-day-rally-national-day-of-action-msp-airport/
LOCATION:Minneapolis St. Paul Airport Terminal 1\, 4300 Glumack Dr\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55111
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T163000
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SUMMARY:May Day Rally for Worker & Immigrant Rights - Anoka
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URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/may-day-rally/
LOCATION:3rd Ave. and Main Street\, Downtown Anoka
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SUMMARY:May Day Rally - State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Working people across Minnesota are standing up to the billionaire takeover in Washington D.C. & saying HANDS OFF workers\, immigrants and our families. There are May Day rallies across the Twin Cities and the whole state. We’re supporting the two largest events below. We get asked a lot: do these rallies even matter? Short answer: YES! When millions of Americans across the country show up to push back against the Trump Regime\, moving the needle from apathy to action\, it sends a strong and persistent message that average Americans are saying Hands Off to the MAGA agenda. And it’s working! Trump’s approval rating is the lowest for any President at 100 days in the last 80 years. Woot! See you on May Day. \n\n\n\nThis is the next really big event: rally for immigrant and workers rights! Initiated by MIRAC\, MN Workers United\, MN Immigrant Movement\, Asamblea de Derechos Civiles\, Kalpulli Ketzal Coaltlique\, MN8\, CAIR-MN\, MFT\, Indigenous Protector Movement\, EPNI. \n\n\n\nHave event questions? Email miracmn@gmail.com.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/may-day-rally-state-capitol/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55155
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SUMMARY:Animal Humane Society Walk for Animals
DESCRIPTION:The Walk for Animals is Animal Humane Society’s largest and most important fundraising event of the year. This one-mile walk\, fundraiser\, and celebration benefits the thousands of dogs\, cats\, and critters AHS serves every year\, and we’re excited to bring you and your pets even more fun\, food\, and chances to make a difference this year. \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, May 3\, join thousands of animal lovers and their pets at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds to help more vulnerable\, local animals receive the medical care\, compassion\, and second chances they deserve — one step at a time. \n\n\n\nRegister today at our website to start changing animals’ lives. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, May 3\, 2025Location: Minnesota State FairgroundsTime: Grounds open at 9 AM; close at 1 PM \n\n\n\nWhy join us at the Walk for Animals?\n\n\n\nWith so many incredible activities\, vendors\, and fun planned on event day\, it’s hard to choose just one reason you should register for the Walk. \n\n\n\nIt could be your chance to meet (and pet!) so many sweet animals. It could be the delicious food options available for you to munch on after you walk or the chance to visit over 50 pet-related businesses in the vendor village. \n\n\n\nBut the biggest reason to join us is to help make more second chances possible for animals in Minnesota and beyond (not to mention seeing thousands of fellow animal lovers step up for our furry\, scaly\, and feathered friends). When you fundraise\, you help: \n\n\n\n\nTransport dogs from overcrowded shelter partners to safety at AHS\n\n\n\nOffer housing\, medical care\, and necessary resources to more animals awaiting adoption\n\n\n\nProvide vital resources to pet parents in our community like free pet food and access to our Pet Helpline to help keep pets with the people who love them\n\n\n\nKeep our veterinary services low-cost and accessible to more people in the community\n\n\n\n\nEvery step you take and every dollar you raise is another second chance given to an animal in need — what could be better than that? \n\n\n\nSign up now\n\n\n\nShow up in style. When you raise $100 by March 31\, we’ll ensure you receive your Walk T-shirt before the event so you can wear it proudly on Walk day! \n\n\n\nRegistration is simple\, plus every dollar raised helps dogs\, cats\, and critters in our community get the care and compassion they deserve.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/animal-humane-society-walk-for-animals/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Protect Our Future: Rally for Disability Funding
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Rally to Protect Disability Funding! \n\n\n\nThe Arc Minnesota is sponsoring a Rally to Protect Disability Funding\, Programs\, and Services in response to some alarming\, proposed budget cuts. \n\n\n\nThe latest proposals would cut critical supports\, including funding for University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration\, the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities\, The Disability Law Center\, and more—on top of previously proposed cuts to Medicaid. \n\n\n\nWe need your help.  \n\n\n\nThe rally will feature self-advocates\, program leaders\, and legislators sharing on the importance of protecting these essential services. \n\n\n\nThis is a statewide call to action. Please consider offering rides to others in your area and help us spread the word. \n\n\n\nMore details\, including a full list of speakers\, will be shared soon. \n\n\n\nThank you for advocating for essential disability rights and services! \n\n\n\nCART and ASL will be available\n\n\n\nBusing is available! Fill out this form to request a spot on the bus going to the rally. A $10 per person donation is requested. One form per person. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers to Date\n\n\n\n\nU.S. Senator Tina Smith\n\n\n\nNaveh Eldar – CEO Arc Minnesota\n\n\n\nRep. Kim Hicks (DFL) District: 25A\n\n\n\nRep. Danny Nadeau (R) District 34A\n\n\n\nJillian Nelson\, Public Policy Director at the Autism Society of MN (AuSM)\n\n\n\nAmy Hewitt – Director of University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration\n\n\n\nSarah Curfman\, CEO\, Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAMN)\n\n\n\nSumukha Terakanambi – Self-Advocate\n\n\n\nJenn Purrington\, Deputy Director/Legal Director of The Disability Law Center\n\n\n\nMahdi Warsama – CEO Somali Parent Autism Network\n\n\n\nJenny Arndt- Vice Chair of the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities\n\n\n\nMai Thor – Chief Program Officer\, Arc Minnesota\n\n\n\nAshley Oolman – Chief Equity Officer\, Governor’s Office\n\n\n\nJohnathan Murray – Self-Advocate\n\n\n\nDeqa Farah – Parent / Advocate\n\n\n\nTina Rucci\, Public Policy Director\, The Arc Minnesota
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/protect-our-future-rally-for-disability-funding/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol Plaza\, 75 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, St. Paul MN  55155
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SUMMARY:A Night 4 HOPE 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 3rd\, 2025 at A Night 4 HOPE! This event takes place at Bunker Hills Event Center in Coon Rapids. A Night 4 HOPE is our largest fundraising event of the year and is filled with great energy and fun! \n\n\n\nThe evening will include a social hour with games\, dinner\, a chance to hear about the young lives that have been changed through HOPE 4 Youth\, and the opportunity to bid on silent and live auction items. It is an amazing night of sharing inspirational stories and celebrating the true impact HOPE 4 Youth has made in the lives of young people in our community! The evening will end in celebration with live music from the Power of 10! \n\n\n\nTickets for Tables of 8 are available February 25th & Individual Tickets are available March 3rd!   \n\n\n\nTimeline of the Evening: \n\n\n\n4:30 P.M. Doors Open for Check-in \n\n\n\n5:00-6:15 P.M – Social Hour with Games & Appetizers \n\n\n\n6:30 P.M. – Dinner \n\n\n\n7:00 P.M. – Program with Live Auction & Raffle Winners \n\n\n\n8:00 – 10:00 P.M. – Dessert & Live Music from the Power of 10
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/a-night-4-hope-2025/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism - EduCivic Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a critical conversation about the rise of Christian Nationalism as a hard\, far-right political movement and the threat it poses to religious freedom. Trump has created an anti-Christian task force\, and this week\, the State Department ordered employees to report other employees suspected of having an anti-Christian bias (whatever that is).   \n\n\n\nReligious freedom is one of America’s most cherished Constitutional rights.  It is a freedom protected by the promise of church-state separation.  This line of separation is weakening–blurry\, frayed\, and thinning–under the influential weight of Project 2025’s manifesto of theocratic-authoritarianism.    \n\n\n\nWe will learn about the ways to preserve religious freedom and the theological\, secular\, and political responses to resisting Christian Nationalism.  Jerry Gale\, state director of Christians Against Christian Nationalism – MN\, will lead this important presentation & discussion. \n\n\n\nFree; refreshments served.  RSVP kindly requested.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/christian-nationalism-educivic-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Eisenhower Community Center\, 1001 MN-7\, Hopkins\, Minnesota\, 55305
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SUMMARY:Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota's (AHEM) Call to Action - RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:● Anoka Hennepin is fast approaching deadlines for curriculum writing and materials adoption for next year. In order to respect the work of teachers to develop the materials needed for students over the summer\, we need the school board to take action now! \n\n\n\n● Teachers need the school board to trust the teachers of Anoka-Hennepin to draw on our experience and expertise to promote the best possible outcomes for students\, both now and as we plan for the 2025-26 school year. \n\n\n\n● Teachers deserve credibility\, not chaos!
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/anoka-hennepin-education-minnesotas-ahem-call-to-action/
LOCATION:Sandburg Educational Center\, 1902 2nd Ave\, Anoka\, Minnesota\, 55303
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T183000
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SUMMARY:Town Hall featuring Angela Nelson for Senate and DFL Chair Richard Carlbom
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Town Hall at Teamsters Local 120 next Tuesday May 6th at 6:30PM featuring Angela Nelson for Senate and moderated by our new State DFL Chair Richard Carlbom. This is a chance for us to show our passion and be in community. We’re going to have a social hour to start\, and thanks to Becky Fink\, lots of wonderful food. We would love to see you all there. Showing up not only helps you have a voice\, but it shows DFL leadership how passionate we are about winning swing districts in Anoka County and the North Metro. Let’s show our voice!
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/town-hall-featuring-angela-nelson-for-senate-and-dfl-chair-richard-carlbom/
LOCATION:Teamsters Local 120\, 9422 Ulysses St. NE\, Blaine\, Minnesota\, 55434
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SUMMARY:Rally: Defend 1st Amendment Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next ITC Defend America’s Essentials Rally – this time to defend our 1st Amendment rights! Since taking office\, the Trump regime has actively attempted to destroy our Constitutional rights of free speech and assembly. From demanding educators dissolve their programs on diversity\, equity and inclusion\, to arresting judges\, and more\, we are in the midst of a crisis on our democracy. Bring your signs\, and make some noise to stand with neighbors to say Hands Off Our 1st Amendment Rights! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event!
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/rally-defend-1st-amendment-rights/
LOCATION:Federal Courthouse Plaza\, 4th S 4th St\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55415
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T203000
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CREATED:20250428T175547Z
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SUMMARY:A-H School Board Show Up (Work Session)
DESCRIPTION:The students and faculty of our school districts need our continued support as the right-wing faction seeks to undo years of progress and stop anything related to equity or teaching history honestly without whitewashing.  \n\n\n\nWork Sessions allow for observation only – but we need people to watch what is happening! Major decisions are often made in these meetings without a written record. \n\n\n\nWork Sessions are not in the same location as regular School Board meetings.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/a-h-school-board-show-up-work-session/
LOCATION:Educational Services Center\, 2727 North Ferry St.\, Anoka\, Minnesota\, 55303
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T183000
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SUMMARY:St. Francis School Board Show Up
DESCRIPTION:The students and faculty of our school districts need our continued support as the right-wing Faction seeks to undo years of progress and stop anything related to equity or teaching history honestly without whitewashing. \n\n\n\nThanks for any effort you can make to help protect our schools!
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/st-francis-school-board-show-up/
LOCATION:St. Francis Area Schools\, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW\, St. Francis\, Minnesota\, 55070
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Community Advocacy Fair!
DESCRIPTION:Featuring the following organizations . . .  \n\n\n\n• Abbey Payeur for Anoka-Hennepin School Board\n\n\n\n• MN BDS (We are a community of organizations and individuals with a commitment to the Palestinian led Boycott\, Divestment\, Sanctions (BDS) movement. )\n\n\n\n• WAMM (Women Against Military Madness)\n\n\n\n• Twin Cities YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard)\n\n\n\n• Health Care for All Minnesota\n\n\n\n• Alexandra House\n\n\n\n• Meals on Wheels of Anoka County\n\n\n\n• Urban League Twin Cities\n\n\n\n• Indivisible North Metro\n\n\n\n• Free Mom Hugs \n\n\n\n• Family Table \n\n\n\n• Great North Innocence Project \n\n\n\n• American Indian OIC \n\n\n\n• Fair Vote MN \n\n\n\n• Starry Skies North\, a chapter of Dark Skies International \n\n\n\n• Family Promise \n\n\n\n• The Harbor (Food Shelf out of Faith Lutheran Church) \n\n\n\n• Nichole Hayden\, Gentle Giant Realtor\n\n\n\n––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/community-advocacy-fair/
LOCATION:Anoka County Library Rum River Branch\, 4201 6th Avenue NW\, Anoka\, Minnesota\, 55303
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T183000
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SUMMARY:A-H School Board Show Up
DESCRIPTION:There is an urgent need for people to attend the next few A-H School Board Meetings\, because crucial curriculum decisions are being made\, and public input is needed.  Otherwise the 3 radical right board members will derail years of good work and place major burdens on teachers and admin– to try to take our schools “back” to a time before we cared about diversity or equity or inclusion.  And before we knew the power of hands-on learning.  Below is info about upcoming meetings\, and then more background about what is happening.  Please try to show up to be in the room to let the board know people do not support the radical right program to undermine our schools! \n\n\n\nPlease add the 3 upcoming public school board meetings to your calendar.  Sign up at the start of the meeting if you want to speak.  Written comments are very welcome as well.  We need representation in the room as well as public comments: \n\n\n\nHere is a link for communicating with the school board— even if you cannot attend\, send a message to the Board. \n\n\n\nIdeas to speak about:  \n\n\n\nAsk the board to listen to the experts in the room (teachers and curriculum experts) to adopt critical high school curricula and text.  \n\n\n\nPoint out research papers that show direct instruction on its own without hands on application does not stimulate critical thinking skills.   \n\n\n\nExpress your concern that this will disadvantage our students when they take ACTs/SAT and in college education.  \n\n\n\nExpress concern that we will lose staff due to this chaos created by these demands \n\n\n\nWhat is at stake: \n\n\n\nAt the last work session they decided not to move forward with key curriculum pieces including an update to very outdated physics curriculum because they felt the new curriculum had too much hands-on experiential learning and not enough direct instruction (teachers standing in the front talking at students)!  \n\n\n\nExperiential learning is research-based as to how students learn best. The reasons for not adopting new social studies/history curriculum is probably obvious- they think it’s too “DEI”. Not adopting a new curriculum is one thing– but they are also ending the social skills curriculum that the district has been using for years called Character Strong. Instead they want the district to create their own (a social skills curriculum is required by state law or they would likely select none). The current curriculum has been embraced by students & staff alike. It’s easy to understand and it works. To ask the district during a time of deep budget cuts to create\, train\, and implement a whole new curriculum when we have a great one is fiscally irresponsible. The radical right board members seem to think (despite proof to the contrary) that the current curriculum has parts that relate to “equity” (thay have made caring for others a dirty word now!).  The CEO of the company that created it wrote a letter saying that DEI is not even a focus of the curriculum.   \n\n\n\nHere’s what the K-5 curriculum is- Courage\, Respect\, Perseverance\, Gratitude\, Empathy\, Responsibility\, Honesty\, Cooperation\, Creativity. Each month of the school year focuses on one of these 9 words. How are these bad things to be teaching our kids?  In our schools\, kids are getting it & using these words on their own unprompted. Teachers report hearing 2nd grade students compliment each other on having good perseverance during a gym game or suggest using their creativity to solve a problem.  But the radical right members seem to want to throw this all out in the name of going back to some fabled past– and maybe also in subservience to a national  political ethic that represents the opposite of all of these values… \n\n\n\nMore Background… \n\n\n\nTeachers and curriculum specialists spent significant hours and months working hard to research and pilot curricula for ELA (elementary)\, Science (Biology\, Physics\, AP Psychology)\, Social Studies\, and SEL.  3 of the 6 school board members (Arco\, Audette\, Hoekman) did not accept the expert (teacher and curriculum review committee’s) recommendations for Social Studies\, Biology\, Physics\, and Social Studies. Their rationale for refusing the recommendation was based on their personal ideology (for Social Studies) and the belief that direct teaching is better over phenomenon based teaching materials (for Science).  They want our already burdened teachers to go back and re-review additional materials and pull this off in a short time.This comes at a time when the district is short of $ 6M funds and teachers lack support due to staffing cuts. These 3 board members do not want to compromise based on their statements made in the April 14 work session (not recorded) and additional meetings held with teachers later that week\, instead blaming the other members who are standing firmly to promote critical thinking and competitive advantage for our students. \n\n\n\nThanks for any effort you can make to help protect our schools!
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/a-h-school-board/
LOCATION:Sandburg Educational Center\, 1902 2nd Ave\, Anoka\, Minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250428T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T150443Z
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SUMMARY:A-H School Board Show Up (Work Session)
DESCRIPTION:The students and faculty of our school districts need our continued support as the right-wing faction seeks to undo years of progress and stop anything related to equity or teaching history honestly without whitewashing. \n\n\n\nWork Sessions allow for observation only – but we need people to watch what is happening! Major decisions are often made in these meetings without a written record. \n\n\n\nWork Sessions are not in the same location as regular School Board meetings.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/a-h-school-board-show-up-work-session-2/
LOCATION:Educational Services Center\, 2727 North Ferry St.\, Anoka\, Minnesota\, 55303
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250609T160523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T161449Z
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Coordinators Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Neighborhood Network Coordinators meeting for Andover 31A. That’s Andover P-1\, 2\, 3\, 4 and 5. Contact your Precinct Leader or Community Leader for the location or refer to your emailed invitation.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/neighborhood-coordinators-meeting/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250609T161127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T161332Z
UID:5019-1750960800-1750968000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Coordinators Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Neighborhood Network Coordinators meeting for Andover 31B and Ham Lake. That’s Andover P-\,6\,7 and 8. and Ham Lake P-1\, 3. Contact your Precinct Leader or Community Leader for the location or refer to your emailed invitation.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/neighborhood-coordinators-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250529T170629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T173008Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer @ 2025 Ham Lake Freedom Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Want to meet others AND have a good time? Summer is a time for fairs and community days and SD31 is looking for interested persons to participate. Here is your chance to meet neighbors and make new friends. Do your part to build a joyful\, strong community where all belong. \n\n\n\nSD31 is sponsoring a booth at the Ham Lake Freedom Festival. Volunteer to pick up a shift (or two?) at the event; bring a friend if you like! \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on a chance to make a difference in your community. Sign up HERE for a shift today!
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/ham-lake-freedom-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Ham Lake Lions Park\, 1220 157th Ave NE\, Ham Lake\, Minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250603T133431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T051600Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us @ the 2025 Coon Rapids Parade!
DESCRIPTION:The Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration includes a parade on July 2nd. SD31 is partnering with our friends in SD35 to march in the parade. \n\n\n\nLine up starts @ 4:00 pm but please be there by 5:30  pm for 6:00 pm parade start.  \n\n\n\nVolunteer to march; bring a friend if you like! Don’t miss out on a chance to make a difference in your community. Sign up HERE today! \n\n\n\nA map will be sent to volunteers prior to the event to help with parking and line up info. \n\n\n\nMore celebration information can be found on the City of Coon Rapids website.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/volunteer-coon-rapids-parade/
LOCATION:Venue to be determined
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250603T141847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T172929Z
UID:4875-1752235200-1752321600@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net
SUMMARY:Join Us @ the 2025 Andover Family Fun Fest!
DESCRIPTION:July 11 – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm & July 12 – 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\nSD31 is looking for interested persons to staff a fair booth. What a great opportunity to meet neighbors and make new friends! Do your part to build a joyful\, strong community where all belong. \n\n\n\nVolunteer and bring a friend if you like! Don’t miss out on a chance to make a difference in your community. Sign up HERE today to help staff the booth on either July 11 and/or July 12th! \n\n\n\nMore information about the event can be found on the City of Andover website.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/join-us-the-andover-family-fun-fest/
LOCATION:Andover MN City Hall\, 1685 Crosstown Blvd NW\, Andover\, Minnesota\, 55304
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250603T160042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T172912Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us @ the 2025 East Bethel Booster Day!
DESCRIPTION:Bring a friend (or two) and march with us! Sign up HERE to join in the fun! Parade line up starts @ 3:00 pm but please be there by 3:30 pm for 4:00 pm parade start. Bring a friend (or two) to join in on the fun! \n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed to staff our booth also.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on a chance to meet new friends and give back to your community.  \n\n\n\nMore information can be found on the East Bethel Booster Days website.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/join-us-the-east-bethel-booster-day/
LOCATION:Booster Park West\, 22266 Palisade St. NE\, East Bethel\, Minnesota\, 55011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250603T152508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T172853Z
UID:4895-1753005600-1753038000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net
SUMMARY:Join Us @ the 2025 Isanti County Fair!
DESCRIPTION:Want to meet others AND have a good time? SD31 is partnering with SD28 to work their booth on the last day of the fair. Here is your chance to meet neighbors and make new friends! Help do your part to build a joyful\, strong community where all belong. \n\n\n\nVolunteer and bring a friend if you like! Don’t miss out on a chance to make a difference in your community. Sign up HERE today! \n\n\n\nMore information can be found on the Isanti County Fair website.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/join-us-the-isanti-county-fair/
LOCATION:Isanti County Fairgrounds\, 3101 MN-95\, Cambridge\, Minnesota\, 55008
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250527T233813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T135857Z
UID:4773-1753866000-1753898400@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net
SUMMARY:Abbey Payeur Reading Book Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Meet Abbey and choose from hundreds of free\, gently used books for kids and adults. Then make an optional donation to Abbey Payeur for Anoka-Hennepin School Board.  \n\n\n\nBook donations accepted at DFL Saturday Morning Coffee every Saturday from 8:30am to 11:00am at Starbucks inside Andover’s Target. Donated books are also accepted at 16381 Inca St. NW\, Andover. (Leave them on the porch if no one is home.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/abbey-payeur-book-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Reading Book Fundraiser\, 14001 Silverod St NW\, Andover\, MN\, 55304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250811T200324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T200325Z
UID:5229-1754937000-1754944200@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net
SUMMARY:Tonight: Anoka Hennepin School Board Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Curriculum Development  \n\n\n\nSeveral teacher union members will be presenting at the school board work session. These teachers will be presenting about the curriculum development work they have done this summer.Over the last year\, several school board members have questioned the work and expertise of teachers developing curriculum to support student learning under Minnesota’s academic standards. At this time\, it is uncertain the type of questioning our fellow educators will face from board members about their work. Ultimately\, the work of interpreting state standards that writing teams complete impacts teachers and students across the district. This work is best completed by those most directly responsible for instruction with students. \n\n\n\nThis is a work session\, so there will not be a time for public comment. Attendees would be audience members and observers. \n\n\n\nPlease consider attending the work session if you are able.
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/tonight-anoka-hennepin-school-board-work-session/
LOCATION:Sandburg Educational Center\, 1902 2nd Ave\, Anoka\, Minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250627T135433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T151403Z
UID:5099-1755018000-1755025200@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net
SUMMARY:DFL North Metro Regional Picnic & Auction
DESCRIPTION:Come to Long Lake Regional Park and enjoy a fun evening of food\, beverages\, a large silent auction and great speakers\, not to mention hanging out with the best DFL activists in the state! You are sure to enjoy this family-friendly event!
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/dfl-north-metro-regional-picnic-auction/
LOCATION:Long Lake Regional Park\, 1500 Old Highway 8\, New Brighton\, 55112
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143943
CREATED:20250806T104448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T104449Z
UID:5219-1755451800-1755459000@dflneighborhoodnetwork.net
SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social with Lawn Games
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dflneighborhoodnetwork.net/event/ice-cream-social-with-lawn-games/
LOCATION:MN
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