Kyrstin for Minnesota

10/25/2026

Yesterday was a true joy on the campaign trail!

We started the day at the Cooper Craft Fair, checking out all the incredibly creative folks in and around our community and picking up a few goodies along the way!

Then we made our way over to Harvest Fest, where we handed out more than 400 little reminders to get out and vote! 👻

We caught up with friends, watched the pumpkin drops, ate some strudel, enjoyed the horse-drawn wagon rides, and of course, said hello to Kuzco the llama at the petting zoo!

This is the kind of politics I love. Being out in our community, meeting people where they are, making connections, and simply enjoying the things that bring us together.

It's a good reminder that politics doesn't always have to be complicated or stuffy. Sometimes it's just about showing up, being present, and being a good neighbor.

Yesterday was a pretty great day to do just that. And now we're off for another packed day! See you out there! 💙

10/25/2026

💚

Twenty-four years ago we lost my friends Paul and Sheila, their daughter Marcia, and three dedicated members of his staff: Mary, Tom, and Will. Everyone who was in our state at the time remembers where they were when they learned of the horrific news of the plane crash. But we also remember the green bus, the indefatigable Paul running back and forth in parades, and the joy and the hope the Wellstones brought to our politics.

For me as a newbie in government back then Paul was a constant whirling dervish of a lesson in how to stay true to your North Star. One time he asked me how a certain campaign was going and I said “the numbers look really good.” His response? “Really, I mean how does it feel out there? What are people actually talking about? What do they need?”

He was right.

In his last few years Paul had been diagnosed with M.S. and he couldn’t run back and forth in those parades any more. Instead he and Sheila would just stand on the back of that green bus and wave. But what I most remember was this: they had inspired so many people to run with them over the years that there were hundreds of people — young and old — in their green Wellstone shirts running around that bus, creating so much energy for good that you didn’t even notice that Paul wasn’t running himself.

That’s politics at its best. Bringing people with you. Not shutting them out. Doing your work with joy and believing that our democracy — with all its imperfections — is something to cherish and hold up. Paul believed that politics was all about, in his words, improving people’s lives. Let’s remember that now and after the election. And when you vote this week (and you must) remember the good and why you’re doing it. 💚

10/24/2026

Today is Vote Early Day! Polling places will be open today from 9AM-3PM, as part of the first day of required extended early voting hours. Be an early voter and find your polling place at iwillvote.com.

10/24/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon at the DFL Coordinated Campaign office in Golden Valley with Peggy Flanagan and Pramila Jaypal to get out the vote! 🗳️

We are less than two weeks out from election day in Minnesota — and we need your help electing a U.S. Senator who will fight for all Minnesotans. Join Peggy, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Cedrick Frazier, Rep. Mike Freiberg, Rep. Cheryl Youakim, Rep. Larry Kraft and Jess Lewis in Golden Vall...

10/23/2026

It's been a busy 48 hours in our district!

We were thrilled to welcome Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, the People's Lawyer, last night and Minnesota DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom tonight for back-to-back canvass launches!

Here's the thing: We can't take our "blue" districts or the voters in them for granted.

In House District 43A alone, we see about 5,000 fewer Democratic voters show up in midterm elections. That's 5,000 voters that can make a huge difference, especially in close races like Keith's, all the way down the ballot to school board.

Our neighbors deserve to be part of the conversation. That means showing up, knocking doors, listening, and making sure folks have what they need to make their voices heard.

We've got 12 days left, y'all! There's plenty of work to do between now and Election Day and we're not slowing down.

Join us for a shift. Talk with your neighbors. Let's finish this thing strong!

Sign up to join us in here 43A or in your community at DFL.org/gotv.

10/22/2026

12 more days to go and our momentum and coalition continues to grow!

I'm so proud to announce the endorsement of the Minneapolis Building Construction Trades!

I'm grateful to have the support of the hardworking union members who build and maintain our communities, and I look forward to being a strong voice for Labor at the Capitol.

When working people do better, we all do better!

10/21/2026

“IT CAME! IT FINALLY CAME! …THE BIG ONE!” 🚀

Thanks to a last-minute donation, we have a limited run of BIG lawn signs available for the final two weeks of the campaign!

Do you or someone you know live on a busy road in Crystal or New Hope? Want to help us make a BIG impression? Send us a message or email us at [email protected], and we'll get one placed for you and pick it up after Election Day!

We also have a limited number of regular lawn signs available if you still need one!

Let's finish BIG, y'all! 💙

10/20/2026

America, Election Day is two weeks away!

Make your plan to vote at IWillVote.com.

10/20/2026

Looking forward to seeing folks out on Saturday afternoon!

Food Truck Lineup at Harvest Fest! 🚚

Looking for the perfect afternoon snack? Grab a bite while you enjoy the activities at Becker Park on Saturday, October 24, from 2–4 p.m.!

Our local vendors will be serving up plenty of delicious, easy-to-eat treats:
• Eggroll Queen 👑 – Quick, crispy, and flavor-packed gourmet eggrolls.
• Ruhland's Strudel Haus 🥨 – Flaky, golden sweet and savory strudels.
• Dirty Dock Soda Shop 🥤 – Refreshing, custom-flavored "dirty" sodas.

Grab your favorite snacks, visit the petting zoo, enjoy a wagon ride, and stick around for the pumpkin drop! The event is completely FREE to attend.
See you there! 👋🎃

👉 Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit our website for full event details!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Crystal Recreation at 763-531-0052 or [email protected]

10/19/2026