About Us
Senate District 31 includes most of Anoka County. It also includes parts of Isanti and Sherburne counties.
It includes the following cities, townships, (and city precincts):
Andover (Precinct 6), Athens Township, Bethel, Bradford Township, Columbus Township, Ham Lake, Linwood Township, Livonia Township, East Bethel, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Spencer Brook Township, Stanford Township, Saint Francis, Zimmerman
SD31 provides organizational support to local, state and national Democratic candidates. Creates and sustains interest in the Democratic Farmer Labor Party in our area. Fosters and promotes understanding of the issues and ideals of the DFL party. Provides a vehicle for participation in the Democratic process in our area.
SD31 Monthly Business Meeting
This is the monthly meeting for the members of the Senate District 31 Central Committee and other DFLers who want to know what’s going on in our area. This includes Precinct Chairs and anyone newly elected!
We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month, in the meeting room of Hidden Haven Restaurant and Bar.
20520 NE Polk St.
Cedar, MN 55011
763-434-4626
Those who arrive early are encouraged to have an open discussion forum and to order food before the meeting starts at 7:00pm.
COVID-19 Update – Due to the coronavirus situation, the monthly meetings at Hidden Haven have been suspended. The June meeting was held online via Zoom at its normally scheduled date and time (7:00 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month). To learn about the status of future meetings, check the Events section of this website, or on our FaceBook page.
SD31 Party Leadership
Chair – Tom Paulson
(763) 670-5167
sd31dfl@gmail.com
1st Vice Chair, 8th District – Judy Schaubach
2nd Vice Chair, 6th District – Lynn Fiscus
Outreach Officer – Michael Schroeder
Secretary – Jim Hunter
Treasurer – Frank Scouten
Directors –
- Karen Strike
- Connie Skillingstad
- Tiffany Weeks
- Diane Schultz
- Katherine Kretchmar
- Mel Aanerud
- Brian Mann
- Randy Plaisance
- Dean Lewis
- Brad Brown
- Terran Stenger
State Central Committee Members –
- Tom Paulson
- Judy Schaubach
- Lynn Fiscus
- Gary Oman (Alternate)
- Paul Clasen (Alternate)
- Karen Strike (Alternate)
Anoka County DFL Delegates –
- Mel Aanerud
- Lynn Fiscus
SD31 Candidates
The following Senate District 31 candidates have been endorsed to represent the DFL during the 2020 Election.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Aug 11 – Minnesota State Primary Election
Aug 12 – Anoka County Senior Caucus 1:00 pm via Zoom. Featuring MN House candidates Sandra Feist (41B), Mike Erickson (35A), Jason Ruffalo (35B) and Kris Federick (38A). For Zoom login info, email Mel Aanerud at aanerud4@comcast.net.
Aug 15 – DFL State Central Committee meeting
Aug 17 – Anoka County DFL meeting 7:00 pm via Zoom
Aug 17 – Democratic National Convention
Aug 27 – SD 31 DFL Business Meeting 7:00 pm via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to Central Committee Members. Other DFLers wishing to attend can email chair@sd31dfl.org to request an invite.
Sep 3 – DFL CD6 Executive Committee meeting 7:00 pm via Zoom
Sep 9 – Anoka County Senior Caucus 1:00 pm via Zoom
Sep 21 – Anoka County DFL meeting 7:00 pm via Zoom
Sep 24 – Meet the Candidates Forum for SD31 6:00 pm taping without live audience. Hosted by ABC League of Women Voters.
Sep 24 – SD 31 DFL Business Meeting 7:00 pm. Zoom invite will be emailed to Central Committee Members. Other DFLers wishing to attend can email chair@sd31dfl.org to request an invite.
Sep 29 – Presidential Debate
Oct 7 – Vice Presidential Debate
Oct 15 – Presidential Debate
Oct 22 – Presidential Debate
Oct 22 – SD 31 DFL Business Meeting 7:00 pm. Zoom invite will be emailed to Central Committee Members. Other DFLers wishing to attend can email chair@sd31dfl.org to request an invite.
Nov 3 – General Election