Office Availability
Itasca County DFL Headquarters and Wellstone Resource Center has scheduled open hours and can be reserved for use by groups; charge is negotiable. The facility includes a kitchenette, tables & chairs for approximately 30 people, computers/printer-copier, TV, and restrooms. Books and CDs may be borrowed.
Monthly Activities To Engage With DFLers
Pizza Social at Noon Every First Wednesday at DFL Headquarters. No Charge. A Volunteer Brings the Pizza for 10 -16 people (sign-up) and Others Donate to Cover Expense.
Food Bank Crew at 1:30 Every Second Wednesday at Second Harvest North Central Food Bank 2222 Cromell Drive Grand Rapids, MN. We need 5-15 workers from 1:30-3:30 to pm.
Quarterly Potluck Supper at 5:30 pm on a Third Wednesday TBA
Usually at DFLHeadquarters. Bring a dish to share. Everything else provided, including microwave, frig/freezer, dishes.
Seasonal Outreach Activities
Adopt-A-Highway in Spring and Fall
This litter pick-up project is 5.3 miles south of Grand Rapids at the intersection of Hwy 169 and County Road 17. Our sign reads, “Itasca County Democrats”.
2024 Community Parade Schedule
Bigfork 6/8 parade at 11 am.
Nashwauk 7/4 line up at 10 am begins at 12.
Keewatin 7/4 line up at 1 pm begins at 2 pm.
Deer River 7/7 line up at 12:30 pm begins at 1 pm.
Effie 7/27 line up at 6 pm begins at 7 pm.
Grand Rapids 8/4 line up at 11 am begins at 1 pm.
Bovey 9/2 line up at 9 am begins at 11 am
Itasca County Fair Spans 3rd Weekend in August
The booth is located in the Commercial Building near the side door. At least two people are needed to staff it per shift. Guest DFL officials have been invited; parking tickets will be provided.
COUNTY FAIR SIGNUP (google doc)
Stuff the Bus: Collecting in July and August
Itasca DFL Headquartes is a drop off location for United Way 1000 Lakes' project "to equip local students with the materials and confidence they need to get a strong start in school. When you host a drive or donate supplies, you help students across our community access the tools needed to stay on track to graduation."
Local Focus Groups
Biennial Caucus and Convention in Even Years
Participating in a Precinct Caucus
A caucus is a gathering of neighbors for the purpose of discussing issues and organizing the local DFL party unit. All parties have their caucuses on the same night. Learn more HERE.
Itasca DFL Convention
Saturday, March 23, 2024 beginning at 8 am
WHERE
Eagles Club: 1776 Highway 169 S. Grand Rapids MN
WHO
All delegates participate and vote. Visitors are welcome but are seated in a separate space.