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.

Senior Caucus Fall Gala

The Senior Caucus sponsors a social event in the fall of odd-numbered years to have a good time! Good food, good company, good speakers, good music. a GOOD way to meet other seniors in a casual setting. And a costume contest with prizes!

Sunday, October 19, 1-5:00 pm
Royal Cliff Event Center (2280 Cliff Road, Eagan)
Dinner buffet tickets $45; cash bar

Speakers include

US Senator Tina Smith
MN DFL Chair Richard Carlbom
Master of Ceremonies and Comedian Stevie Ray

Purchase tickets by Tuesday September 30. Use the QR code on the flyer or click here:

Click here for a printable menu, speakers, ticket link, and directions.

Linda Hopkis Teaches History

Senior Caucus member Linda Hopkins is offering history clhats at the Shoreview Community Center (4600 Victoria Street N). To register, call 651-490-4750 or go online to shoreviewmn.gov/parks-rec. The cost is $17 for Shoreview residents and $19 for nonresidents; the time is 1-3:00p.

October 23 (part 1), November 13 (part 2): Nurses In the Vietnam Conflict

In the 1960s, amid protests and social change, young women served as nurses in the Vietnam War. These two talks highlight their courage in caring for wounded soldiers, the struggles they faced returning home, and how they healed themselves and the nation.

Part One, Blood, Grit, and Grace: Nurses In Vietnam

Part Two, Beyond the Battlefield: Vietnam Nurses Return Home

Please Join Us!

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.

Making a better world for our Children, our Grandchildren, and Ourselves!

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ISSUES & LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

What are the issues that the Senior Caucus cares most about?

The primary goal of the Senior Caucus is to impact public policy, to bring focus and accountability to senior issues, and to elect representatives who support the following issues important to seniors:

Affordable, quality health care
Fair prescription drug coverage
Protect the Medicare program
Protect the Social Security program
Safe, livable communities
Affordable, quality education
Fair and equitable tax policies
A healthful environment to pass on to our children and grandchildren
Protecting vulnerable adults
Expand critical services to seniors, such as transportation, home health care, and maintenance
Provide decent, affordable housing for seniors
A peaceful world where our grandchildren can succeed

Endorsement of Candidates

The DFL Senior Caucus endorses candidates who request our endorsement and pass the screening interviews.

The Senior Caucus endorses following candidates:

SD6 Denise Slipy

The Senior Caucus endorses following candidates for Minneapolis offices:

MPLS Board of Estimates and Taxation: Steve Brandt (incumbent)
MPLS Park Board: with three at-large seats and six district seats
- District 1: Dan Engelhoff
- District 3: Kedar Deshpanda

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 talking to you!

Questions for Minnesota Offices

Questions for Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates

Questions for Minneapolis City Council Candidates

Questions for Minneapolis Park Board Candidates

Questions for Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation Candidates