Update from Wadena, MN
- knyreen
- May 19
- 2 min read
Democracy isn’t a spectator sport.
by Erik Osberg on 5/19/25
I was at the MN DFL Senate District 9 Business Convention last week in Fergus Falls, MN. Roughly 50 people gathered to elect leaders & talk strategy. Jane Stock from Wilkin County had a t-shirt that said. “Democracy isn’t a spectator sport." I couldn’t agree more. It is, however, a contact sport. Meaning we need to make connections. Our campaign is committed to meeting you where you are at. Figuratively & literally. We made 2 stops last week. Stevens County on Thursday & Otter Tail County Saturday.
The Stevens County gathering was a “what’s going on” dinner conversation at the American Legion in Morris, MN. Roughly 65 people gathered to break bread and share what was on our hearts & minds. Local experts were there to answer questions and share their perspectives. Professors Arne Kildgaard & Tim Lindberg from the University of Minnesota Morris were there. As well as Morris School Board Chair/UMM AD Matt Johnson. Topics discussed included: school & local government budgets, tariffs & Project 2025. I was allowed to address the crowd & take questions.
We're hitting the road & the water this summer with a message that is loud, & proud & purple. WE CAN DO BETTER. Keep an eye out for the “people’s tiller”. I was able to get some fishing in after the SD-9 meeting on Saturday. Despite the wind & cold, I managed to stumble into a few nice fish.
We only have 1 stop on the calendar this week as I will be spending time with family celebrating my middle child’s high school graduation. On Tuesday evening, we will be back in Fergus Falls for the MN DFL Listening Tour. You can register for the event here: https://www.mobilize.us/erikosbergforcongress/event/781118/
Our next stops
May 20th - MN DFL Listening Tour - A Center for the Arts, Fergus Falls 6pm-7pm
May 26th - Memorial Day
Thank you for all the support & keep up the good work!
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