League of Women Voters of Minnesota

08/20/2026

We had a great afternoon with and designing signs for marching in the State Fair parade. Check out this preview and then come see the signs and sign designers in person at the State Fair parade on August 31 at 2 pm!

08/19/2026

On Monday, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4x4HHgt

08/18/2026

Today we honor the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment (https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/19th-amendment). As the work for the 19th Amendment then led to the founding of LWV, take a moment to learn more about suffrage work in Minnesota. Check out the Votes for Women virtual exhibit from the Minnesota Historical Society (https://mnhs.gitlab.io/archive/votesforwomen/mnhsd7-mnhsorg.pantheonsite.io/votesforwomen.html) and Women's Suffrage in Minnesota primary source set from the Minnesota Digital Library (https://mndigital.org/projects/primary-source-sets/womens-suffrage-minnesota).

08/10/2026

What a great Day of Action! Thank you everyone who participated in the LWV Minnesota and local events. Thank you to the Minnesota Humanities Center, LWV Roseville Area, LWV New Brighton Area, LWV St. Paul, and LWV White Bear Lake Area for planning a great day of storytelling, community, and postcard writing action. We learned so much from watching clips from the Hope in the Struggle documentary and hearing from our speakers, Averie Younge and Diane Power. We've already seen some great photos from the events around the country and we look forward to seeing more and hearing about your work!

Photo credit: LWV Roseville Area and LWV Minnesota.

08/09/2026

Your voice matters in every election — including the Primary.

A recent Star Tribune article highlighted that lower Primary turnout can mean that a smaller group of voters has a greater influence over which candidates appear on the November ballot.

Don’t leave decisions about your community’s future to others. Make a plan to vote in the Primary today and make sure your voice is part of the process. Visit VOTE411 to make a plan today!

08/08/2026

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08/08/2026

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08/06/2026

Today is the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As we gear up for the LWV Day of Action on Saturday, we look forward to honoring the work of civil rights leaders like Josie Johnson. If you are unable to join us on Saturday at the Minnesota Humanities Center, check out TPT's documentary (https://tpt.org/hope-in-the-struggle-the-josie-johnson-story) and Dr. Johnson's own memoir - https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517904456/hope-in-the-struggle/.

08/06/2026

LWVMN Associate Director Heidi Kloempken and Executive Director Amy Perna were honored to attend the Groundwork Legal Summer Celebration. We are proud to partner with Groundwork Legal and grateful to have them represent us in our pro-democracy litigation. Their dedication to defending democracy and advancing justice is an essential part of this work, and we are thankful for their partnership!

08/05/2026

Nothing has changed about the security, accessibility, and integrity of Minnesota elections. Go today!!

With litigation swirling around election procedures across the U.S., Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon explained how elections officials around the state are preparing for the upcoming primary elections and the general election later this fall.