Barron County Democratic Party

05/30/2026

Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu convinced President Trump to go to war with Iran. Now we’re stuck with an illegal war. A war that has yielded nothing but oil shortages, higher gas prices, and significant loss of our country’s credibility.

We gathered today in protest of this war and to call for its quick conclusion.

05/29/2026

The illegal war with Iran started by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu has cost the United States in human lives lost, increased prices at the gas pump, and significant loss in national prestige and credibility.

Join us at this week's peaceful protest to protest against this illegal war.
Saturday, May 30
10 a.m. - noon
300 block of South Main Street, Rice Lake

05/24/2026

Today we honor those in our armed forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We also recognize our Veterans and active troops. Thank you for your service!

05/18/2026

Three opportunities to gather in community this week!

1. Town Hall with Fred Clark for WI (), candidate for 7th Congressional District
7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 at the Rice Lake Public Library

2. County Dems Monthly Meeting - all are welcome!
Guest speaker: David Crowley (, candidate for Governor
7 pm. on Thursday, May 21 at the Dems Office (133 N Main St, Rice Lake)

3. Weekly Peaceful Protest - Supporting Our Veterans
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 23 on the 300 block of South Main St, Rice Lake

05/16/2026

Great weather and frustrating, damaging, and unconstitutional actions brought us together this morning for our weekly peaceful protest.

Are you frustrated with the direction our country is headed in?
Talk with your neighbors, especially with those who haven’t necessarily agreed with you in the past. Have meaningful conversations about where we are, as a country, and where we’d like to go. Listen to each other.

05/16/2026

(Note: One should not post before the morning coffee. We’ll honor veterans next weekend.)

Today - Saturday, May 16 - we protest to protect our voting rights.

Join us any time between 10 a.m. and noon on the 300 block of South Main Street, Rice Lake.

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

Sawyer County and LCO Democrats announce grand opening of new HQ==YOU'RE INVITED!

The Democratic Party of Sawyer County and Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation invites everyone to the grand opening of our new headquarters from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, at 13827 County Highway B in Hayward 54843. A ribbon cutting is set for 3 p.m.
The new office is located between Koobie’s Coffee and the LCO Credit Union at the intersection of Highway K and Highway B. Look for the bright blue and white Democratic Party sign on Highway B.
The office will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Additional hours and days will be added later.
Volunteers will staff the office to answer questions about voter registration and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local candidates for 2026 elections. Volunteers will also give visitors information about ways they can help get out the vote for upcoming elections.
A partisan primary election is set for August 11 and the general election for November 3. We will also distribute candidate signs as they become available.
Please join us to meet your neighbors over snacks, discuss issues, and plan for increasing voter turnout this year.
Sawyer County and LCO Democrats are working together to fulfill America’s promise as a land of freedom, opportunity, and justice for all. We are committed to electing Democratic candidates at all levels of government.

05/13/2026

From the news:

Speaking on the White House South Lawn before departing for a diplomatic trip to China, Trump was asked to what extent “Americans’ financial situations” were motivating him to make a deal with Iran.

“Not even a little bit,” Trump replied. “The only thing that matters when I’m talking about Iran — they can’t have a nuclear weapon. I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing — we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That’s all.”

“The most important thing by far — including whether our stock market, which, by the way, is at an all-time high — but including whether our stock market goes up or down a little bit, the most important thing by far is Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” he said, adding, “Every American understands.”