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June Meeting

Come to our monthly meeting for an update on
the current political climate in our area. Learn how you can get
involved in changing the outlook for progressive ideals in our county.
Also it is always a good place to have conversations with other people
who care about the way things work.

When: 7:00 PM

Where: Pipestone Senior Center

What: Pipestone County DFL Monthly Meeting

May Meeting

Pipestone Senior Center

Monday, May 10, 2010, 7:00PM

Our Candidates

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Let’s Caucus!

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2010 DFL Precinct Caucuses

7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 (Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. or earlier)

◆ Vote for Democratic Governor candidate preference
◆ Elect delegates and alternates to attend the County Unit and Senate District Conventions
◆ Adopt resolutions for consideration in the State DFL Action Agenda or Ongoing Platform
◆ Elect precinct officers to two-year terms
Participants must agree with DFL principles, and must not be a member of another political party
Must be 18 by Nov. 2, 2010 to run/vote for a delegate or alternate position or vote on the preference ballot
For other caucus business, participants must be 16 by Nov. 2, 2010

To find what precinct you live in, go here:
http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/

Look for information coming soon from your local DFL Party Organization for specific details related to your County Caucus Sites.

Use your voice, say something; raise your hand, do something.

Decisions are made by those who show up.

Come to the January Meeting!

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The first meeting of the new year will be Monday, January 11, 7:00pm at the Senior Citizen Center in Pipestone, MN.

We will be getting materials ready for the Caucus on February 2, 2010 and solving the world’s problems.

Coburn’s is in the news

This story has been very upsetting to many of us, and we are trying to decide how to react. Speaking for myself, I haven’t set foot in the store since I heard this story over a month ago.

You should read it for yourself, and make your own decision.

Peder Hoyum

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Coborn’s president urges employees to oppose health care bill

by Ambar Espinoza, Minnesota Public Radio

September 16, 2009

St. Cloud, Minn. — The president of Coborn’s, a St. Cloud-based grocery chain, is urging his employees to oppose health care reform legislation.

In an internal memo (pdf), Coborn’s president and CEO Chris Coborn asks employees to e-mail or write letters to legislators opposing two pieces of legislation. He said the proposed health care reform bill and a union organizing measure are serious threats to the future of the company.

Coborn’s spokesman Steve Gottwalt said the company frequently shares information with its employees about factors affecting its business.

“In this case, we wanted to share some basic information about what legislation is coming forward in Washington, and how employees and others might be able to impact that legislation by letting their concerns and thoughts be heard. That’s pretty much it,” said Gottwalt, who is also a Republican state representative.

Coborn has given money to candidates from both parties, but he leans Republican by a ratio of more than 5-to-1 in his contributions.

Editor’s note: This story was updated to clarify that Steve Gottwalt was speaking on behalf of the company, and not in his capacity as a state legislator.

This is quoted from the Minnesota Public Radio website. The original can be found here:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/09/16/coborns-health-care/

October Meeting!

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We will be having our monthly meeting this Monday October 12, 7:00PM at the Pipestone Senior Center.

Stop on by if you are curious, or if you would like to get involved in Pipestone County politics.

Upcoming Event

Please join us for the

2009 1st Congressional District DFL Dinner & Auction

Featuring

Civic Activist, Wy Spano

And

U.S. Representative Tim Walz

Saturday, October 10th

Byron American Legion

505 Frontage Road NW in Byron

Social Hour: 5:30        Dinner: 6:30

Please rsvp with meal choice by October 1 to:

Lori Sellner, 507-227-4004, lorisell@gmail. com

Meal Choices: Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian

Suggested Donation – $30 per person

If you can not join us, please consider donating to help others with the cost by writing on your check “dinner scholarship”

Join us for some great  speeches, great conversation and great DFL auction items!  Our 1st Congressional District 2008 Election Quilt will also be on display before we offer it up for auction online.

Donations can be sent to:

1st Congressional District DFL, 15069 Roberts Ave , Brewster , MN 56119

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