What Are Republicans Thinking?

Please read the information in the linked document to understand some of the GOP budget priorities. This document was prepared by the Democrat SENIORS COUNCIL, Steve Regenstreif, Chair. It highlights budget items that affect Medicare and Medicaid, nursing home...

Telephone-Tree Volunteers Needed

A telephone tree quickly shares urgent notices to all our members when emails might go unnoticed. Please sign up here if you want to help with telephone calls. The statewide DFL Senior Caucus “Telephone Tree” is a group of active Senior Caucus members dedicated to...

Save the Dates for These Senior Caucus Events!

The DFL Senior Caucus is planning the following events. Put the dates on your calendar and watch this space for more information. The Great Minnesota Get-Together: Senior Days at the Fair, Monday, August 25, and Thursday August 28. Help staff the Senior Caucus table...

Endorsements for Elected Office

The DFL Senior Caucus endorses candidates who request our endorsement and pass the screening interviews. To be considered for endorsement, download one of the following questionnaires and complete the requested information on the online form. We are looking forward to...

“By the way…” with Kay

Kay HendriksonDFL Senior Caucus Chair April 2025 Hi All, We have been very busy. We’ve been going to rallies and writing our legislators. We have been making some noise! --- But that might not be enough. 72 million Americans rely on Medicaid, including 8...

And a Good Time Was Had By All!!!

The Duluth chapter did a bang-up job hosting a cookout-style meal and relaxed get-together for Senior Caucus members on Saturday, July 12. Many thanks to Kathy Peterson and her crew for their hard work in planning, cooking, and welcoming all of us.

Our main speaker was Brian Rohrenbach, who presented facts about Social Security, including its purpose, history, and legal standing. We also heard from many local politicians about their issues and, of course, our Senior Caucus chair Kay Hendrikson.

While we were not able to picnic on the beach or sunbathe due to smoke from Canadian fires, we did get to explore the shore area around the community center and wish we had better weather. Does the lake ever warm up in the summer?

Some of us stayed over a night or two, and here are some of the things we did while in the Duluth metro:

Saw Waitress at NorShor Theater
Toured the Tall Ships in Duluth Harbor
Played golf at Enger Park (a lovely 27-hole course off Skyline Drive)
Drove north to Split Rock Lighthouse, past Betty's Pies and other attractions
Admired the Rose Garden
Enjoyed a hearty brunch at At Sarah's Table, the former meeting site of the Duluth chapter

We met friendly, helpful people everywhere. We also noticed an emphasis on sustainability in public places and local businesses. And the freeway construction is soon finished--we hope!!!

Join us and become an active member of our DFL Community Caucus to help us address the needs of seniors. You can join one or more of our local chapters and any of our committees leading us on vital issues that concern us all. Your membership allows us to reach more seniors and have a larger voice on issues. You become part of a mission and movement to address the needs of senior citizens across Minnesota.

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The Minnesota Capitol was the site of the inaugural Senior Caucus rally on April 30, 2025. We rallied in protest of the federal administration cuts and threats to Social Securit, Medicare/Medicaid, Veterans Health care, and supports for people with disabilities. Approximately 700 seniors and supporters rallied with us. Many interesting speakers engaged the crowd.

Who We Are

We are seniors affiliated with the MN Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) who created the DFL Senior Caucus in order to influence government on behalf of anyone 55 or older. We believe what Paul Wellstone said: “We all do better when we all do better!”

What We Do

We listen to seniors, whether they are still working or whether they are retired, to learn what they want now and in the future. We actively support and work with DFL legislators, candidates and officials willing to address senior needs.

Where We Are

We have a state-wide board that works with Minnesota State and Federal Officials to advance programs addressing senior needs. We have critical committees that develop our programs, connect with seniors, and lobby our legislators. We have a network of local chapters across Minnesota, North, South, and Central promoting local senior needs and keeping seniors across the state up-to-date.

Please Join Us!

When I retired, I decided to join DFL Senior Caucus to continue my support for people programs including Medicare, Social Security, health care, voting rights, informed decision-making about political decisions and the pleasure of joining together with those who support these issues…

Julianne J