12th Annual FDR Dinner
Sunday, August 30, 2026
MN DFL Units of Olmsted County, Senate District 25 and Olmsted 20/24, cordially invite you to the 12th Annual FDR Dinner, honoring President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, his visits to Minnesota in the 1930s and 1940s, and his era of progressive policies.
Invited to this event are our federal (U.S. Senate and Congressional District 1), state legislative and gubernatorial candidates and we look forward to hearing from DFL party leaders. We are thrilled to welcome Julie Blaha as our Emcee for the evening, and Representative Dr. Kelly Morrison as our Keynote Speaker. Enjoy a delicious plated meal, meet the candidates, connect with old friends and make new ones! It's a great opportunity to gather, network, and support your local DFL office, legislators, and candidates.
This popular event is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!
Your evening includes:
- RETURNING! VIP Reception: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (ticketed separately)
- Cash bar: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Silent Auction: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Plated dinner & dessert: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Program & live auction: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner includes your entree choice of CHICKEN or seasonal VEGETARIAN pasta (can be prepared GF and vegan).
NOTE! NOTE! NOTE! => Specify your entree choice(s) along with any other dietary requests or accommodations in the comments field of your ticket order.
We look forward to being together!
It’s never been more important as we continue the work of democracy and look toward 2027 and beyond.
In solidarity.
MN DFL Senate District 25 and Olmsted 20/24
P.O. Box 9044
Rochester, MN 55903
To purchase tickets by check:
Mail a check to the address listed above, payable to MN DFL Senate District 25, and include a note stating:
- number and type of tickets you wish to purchase
- for table sponsorships, include your guest's names and email @s
- your entree choice(s) and any other dietary requests or accommodations
Or visit the DFL office at 1500 1st Ave NE (Suite A) and fill out a hardcopy ticket ORDER FORM. Office hours 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. weekdays.
PCR Refunds:
The donation portion of your ticket price is eligible for the Minnesota Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program which will refund up to $75 per eligible voter and $150 for married couples filing jointly for donations made in the 2026 calendar year. The FDR Dinner refund amount is $50 for the Base ticket price, or $75 if you choose the Full PCR refund ticket option. You will receive Form EP-3, Minnesota Political Contribution Receipt, which you may file with the 2026 Form PCR, Political Contribution Refund Application no later than April 15, 2027.
Unions, other groups, and organizations purchasing tickets are not eligible for the PCR program, and are subject to the rules and reporting requirements per the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board and the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Silent Auction Donations:
We have received incredible baskets and memorabilia at past events from generous donors like you! The wide variety and creativity of the baskets has been amazing and the auction is always a success. Please consider donating an auction item for this year's fundraising event (i.e. food baskets, gift certificates, political items, etc.). We ask for items to be donated with a minimum initial bid of $15. Please deliver your auction items to the DFL office by Wednesday, August 26. The office is open weekdays from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m to receive your auction donations. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 507-536-9785. Thank you!
Contribution rules
- I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
- I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- I am at least eighteen years old.
- This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.