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DAN WILSON IS PROVISIONALLY ENDORSED FOR 2026 RACE!
On October 29th, Winona DFL precinct chairs and vice-chairs, along with the Executive Committee and other members of the Senate…
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Winona DFL Ramps Up for 2026
The Winona County DFL has announced its largest digital ad buy against its current state Representative, Aaron Repinski. “All last…
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CITIZENS PROTEST CLINIC CLOSURE AND FINSTAD’S INACTION
On a brisk, breezy November morning, a large group of dedicated citizens from Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties gathered outside…
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WSU COLLEGE DEMS HOST PEGGY FLANAGAN IN PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE
On November 3rd, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan met with the Winona State University College Democrats and other community members. Flanagan,…
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WE ARE LISTENING: HEALTHCARE AND SNAP CUTS COME OUT ON TOP IN RECENT SURVEY OF CITIZEN CONCERNS
At the recent DFL Working Families Picnic, attendees were given three blue stickers and shown a large board that featured…
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CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM THREATENS BOTH FAITH AND FREEDOM, SAYS SPEAKER
This website has published two articles about Christian Nationalism (see https://winonadfl.org/2024/06/26/christian-nationalism-not-christian-not-good-for-the-nation-says-winona-pastor/ and https://winonadfl.org/2025/07/28/local-pastor-doesnt-see-christ-in-christian-nationalism/). Now, we have an opportunity to interview…
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No Kings Day a Rousing Success
No Kings Day a Rousing Success Despite Republican efforts to describe the No Kings protest as a “hate-America” event, Winona’s…
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Picnic Draws Over 150 Attendees in Winona
Winona County DFL’s Working Families Picnic Draws Over 150 Attendees in Winona According to Jim Worthley, Winona County DFL Chair,…
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Working Families Picnic
Help keep Winona affordable for families! Come join the DFL Working Families Picnic Thursday, September 11, from 4:30 – 7 pm,…
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Join the Parade!
JOIN THE PARADE! WALK WITH THE DFL FLOAT AT THE GOODVIEW DAYS PARADE AND THE GLADIOLUS DAYS PARADE! Parades are…
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FINSTAD WHINES ABOUT SMOKE AS HE POURS GAS ON THE FIRE
FINSTAD WHINES ABOUT SMOKE AS HE POURS GAS ON THE FIRE Our CD-1 congressman, Brad Finstad, recently took time out…
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COUNTY FAIR CORN POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!
COUNTY FAIR CORN POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN! The Winona County DFL booth was a busy place during the Winona…
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LOCAL PASTOR DOESN’T SEE CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM
LOCAL PASTOR DOESN’T SEE CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM Before the November 2024 election, we interviewed local Lutheran pastor Paul Sannerud…
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Local Veteran says Trump’s Cuts to the VA Are Disrespectful to Servicemen and Women
Local Veteran says Trump’s Cuts to the VA Are Disrespectful to Servicemen and Women Terry Olson is angry that G.O.P.…
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Aaron Repinski and the Mysterious Missing Session
Aaron Repinski and the Mysterious Missing Session You can tell what values people really hold by watching what they do…
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Annual Brunch Offers Ways to Get Involved!
ANNUAL DFL FUNDRAISER BRUNCH OFFERS WAYS TO GET INVOLVED We sat down with Jim and Karin Worthley to talk about…
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2025 Fundraiser Brunch – Buy Tickets Now!
Enjoy great food, meet great people, and show your support for your local Winona County DFL. Help us pay our…
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Citizens Voice Concerns
CITIZENS VOICE THEIR CONCERNS AT DFL MEETING On Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, the Winona County DFL held a Concerned Citizens…
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Does Finstad Oppose Married Women Voting?
DOES BRAD FINSTAD WANT TO KEEP MARRIED WOMEN FROM VOTING? Readers may remember our article on Congressman Brad Finstad. We…
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Stand with Ukraine
We hope you will join us in commemorating Ukraine’s ongoing fight for freedom and democracy on the third anniversary of…
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Why we lost 26A and how we go forward
We sat down with Darrell Downs, campaign manager for the Sarah Kruger campaign, to discuss the 2024 House District 26A…
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Did Disinformation Keep Dems at Home?
When we met Kristina Melnichenko in the Winona County DFL office t to talk about the recent election, she was…
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What do DFLers have to be thankful for?
• the many election judges and poll workers who helped election day go smoothly • Governor Walz, who represented Minnesota…
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Recover & Redouble
I just finished listening to Vice President Harris give her concession speech and I am so proud of the campaign…
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CALL HIM MR. NO: BRAD FINSTAD VOTES AGAINST OUR INTERESTS. LET’S JUST SAY ‘NO’ TO HIS RE-ELECTION
Brad Finstad currently represents Minnesota’s First Congressional District—Governor Tim Walz’s old job. Unlike Walz, who was a real champion for…
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REPUBLICANS’ PROJECT 2025 WANTS TO PRIVATIZE THE WEATHER: LOCAL GEOLOGIST CALLS THAT A DANGEROUS PLAN
Winona State University geologist Jennifer Anderson has a few things to say about the Republican plan to dismantle the National…
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Remember: Democrats Wanted to Give You Student Debt Relief, Republicans Blocked Your Student Debt Relief
President Joe Biden entered office with a large goal: provide relief for millions of folks with enough debt to keep…
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Breaking News: Democrats Help Rural America More Than Republicans Do
As Minnesota Governor and Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Walz recently said, small towns revolve around their schools and hospitals. These towns…
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Republicans’ Project 2025 Threatens Your Low-Cost Healthcare
Affordable health care is a core American freedom. However, Republicans don’t see it this way. They want to limit the…
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Got Pot? To Keep Your Cannabis, You Better Vote Democrat This Election
Cannabis supporters don’t always get the political attention they deserve. But let’s ask ourselves a simple question. Which political party…
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2024 Fundraiser Brunch – Buy Tickets Now!
Enjoy great food, meet great people, and show your support for your local Winona County DFL. Help us pay our…
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Republicans’ Project 2025 Will Strip Men’s and Women’s Ability to Control Family Size: Vote Democrat to Stop It
Your ability to plan your family–when you will have it, and what size it will be–is a core American freedom.…
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While GOP promotes out-of-touch candidates, Gov. Walz brings the conversation back to everyday people and everyday needs.
The rest of the country is learning what Minnesotans have known for a while—Governor Tim Walz’s biography and his record…
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Fundraiser on the Farm shows how much Southern Minnesota matters to the future of the DFL
A DFL fundraiser held at the farm of Dan Wilson and Rachel Stoll on Sunday, August 28th, was a huge success. Attendees got to meet DFL Chairman Ken…
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Why to Vote Democratic: Protect Minnesota’s Progressive Judges to Protect Your Rights
Many voters are aware their personal liberties and freedoms are under attack from well-funded conservative and far right groups. Minnesota’s…
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Minnesota Dems Fight for Cheaper Housing, and Groceries
Minnesota’s economy is in incredible shape during a term that saw Minnesota’s state-level Democrats make smart decisions about money and…
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How To Talk With Family and Neighbors About Why America’s Elections Are Still Fair and Secure
American elections are consistently ranked by external watchdogs as well as internal auditors, such as the Department of Homeland Security,…
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Christian Nationalism: Not Christian, Not Good for the Nation, says Winona Pastor
Donald Trump’s plans for a second term are deeply influenced by Christian nationalists, people who believe that the Christian faith…
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Next Year You’ll Be Able to Buy Your Hunting License on Your Phone!
Starting next year, Minnesota hunters, anglers, trappers, state trail users, and boaters will have the option to buy state licenses…
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Political Hobbyist or Democratic Champion: Which Are You?
The Internet offers all of us a front row seat to our own opinions. These opinions shine gloriously in front…
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Democrat, Republican, or Wait and See? 7 Reasons to Vote Democrat This Fall
Some Minnesotans are Democrats. Some are Republicans. Many Minnesotans “wait and see” every election year. This year, you have strong…
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Brad Finstad Voted Against Aid for Ukraine. Let Him Know How You Feel About That.
BRAD FINSTAD VOTED AGAINST AID FOR UKRAINE. LET HIM KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THAT. Saturday was a cold day…
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DEMOCRATS SUPPORT MEN—HERE ARE FIVE GOOD REASONS WHY MINNESOTA MEN SHOULD VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS THIS ELECTION
Men—especially young men in rural areas—are struggling socially and economically. A record number of men of prime working age, 18-65,…
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Be a Democratic Voter: Embrace America, Not Political Chaos
We live in an era when major Democratic politicians, such as Minnesota’s Tim Walz, Wisconsin’s Tony Evers, and Michigan’s Gretchen…
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Democrats Strive to Protect Kids From Guns; Republicans Worry About Killer Cows
Minnesota State Sen. Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) recently argued that rural citizens would find it too challenging to follow gun…
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WSU Student From Ukraine Says, “Don’t forget about us!”
Viktoriia Kuchma was a foreign exchange student in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, when Russian forces invaded her home country, Ukraine. She…
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Democrats Get Things Done for Everyone
We often see big numbers tossed around when we speak of infrastructure—for example, rebuilding Duluth’s Blatnik Bridge, which links Minnesota…
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Caucus Night Success!
DFL caucus night was a spectacular success this year! 373 DFLers attended caucus night at four locations in Winona County.…
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Poverty and Hunger in Minnesota: Democrats Help Families, Republicans Turn a Blind Eye
With Democrats firmly in charge, the 2023 Minnesota legislature passed an increased child tax credit for low-income families. Democratic Lieutenant…
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Bridges, Billions, and Republican Bankruptcy: Minnesota Democrats Score While Republicans Flounder
Minnesota and Wisconsin voters showed gratitude to President Biden and Democrats this week during Biden’s visit to Duluth and Superior,…
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It’s Caucus Time in Winona County!
Your Voice Matters! Precinct Caucus Night is a vibrant gathering of neighbors and community members, united by a common goal.…
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Minnesota’s Democratic Leaders
Congratulations to Governor Tim Walz, Lt Governor Peggy Flanagan, and cabinet officers Keith Ellison, Steve Simons, and Julie Blaha on…
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Join Us Wednesday Mornings
Please join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 am for an informal, agenda-less meeting. We gather to catch up on the news,…
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Pelowski to Head MN Higher Ed. Committee
Gene Pelowski has been assigned the critical responsibility of enhancing the education sector in our state. Read more about his…
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The Winona DFL’s Short Film “Up Is Down,” or How To Stand Together in a Diverse America
The Winona County DFL knows that America is currently polarized by media and the growing influence of partisan politicians. However,…
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