Update from Wadena, MN (May, 5)
- knyreen
- 3 days ago
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listen, learn, lead
by Erik Osberg on 5/5/25
We are closing in on two months on the campaign trail. We’ve met so many hardworking, kind people already. We are also super grateful for the support & encouragement.
Last week, we visited 3 counties, Stearns, Becker & Douglas. The meeting in Stearns County was at Saint Benedict University in St. Joseph for the SD 13 Spring Dinner & a special welcome home for new MN DFL Chair Richard Carlbom. Richard is a graduate of St. John’s University & served as Mayor of St. Joseph. US Senate Candidate Melisa Lopez Franzen gave a great speech, as did Jill Kelly of Americans for Democracy. As well as leaders like Shannon Douvier, David Boeckermann, Buzz Schneider, Jim Read and AFL-CIO rep Joe Baratta. I even got to meet more Minnesota musicians as Cannery Row provided the perfect soundtrack for an evening of connection and community. Great to see this level of energy and action this early. I too was allowed to address the crowd. Got to meet a lot of great people, create connections & celebrate community.
Had another "garage gathering". This time with the Becker County DFL. Of course no visit to DL is complete w/o stopping to see Alexa's Elixir in the City Park. Made new friends and saw a few old ones. Former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer was there. He recently a book about former MN Gov. Rudy Perpich. US Senate candidate Melisa Lopez Franzen was there too. We believe this was the 4th time we've seen Melisa on the campaign trail. We shared our vision for our campaign. Touched on our key issues; Public Education, Rural Health Care & Ag.
We also shared our core values of hard work, integrity, honesty, empathy, compassion & kindness. Thanks for the invite & hospitality Ted & crew. Thank you for your years of dedicated service.
Our 3rd stop was at the DFL Congressional District 7 business convention in Alexandria. New leadership was elected. I was able to address those in attendance and share what this campaign is about.
I'm once again grateful to all those who stand up to serve in whatever capacity fits them best. Special thanks to CD7 Chair Jennifer Cronin & the entire board for their dedication to the cause.
I'm also grateful to have met some folks face-to-face for the 1st time. Even got to hang out with a couple who was celebrating their Anniversary by doing the work As we've said all along, we are driven by our values to take action. We seek to listen, learn & lead. Melissa Lopez Franzen, Ben Schierer, former CD7 Congressional Candidate AJ Peters, Dan Peterson, Logan Kortgard & others were also able to share what was on their minds.
Our next stops
May 9th/10th - GONE FISHIN’
May 15th - Stevens County DFL Dinner Conversations
May 17th - SD 9 DFL Business Convention
Thank you for all the support & keep up the good work!
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