League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area

08/26/2026

💜 Women’s Equality Day 💜

Today, we honor the generations of women who raised their voices, challenged expectations, and fought for a more equal future.

And what better soundtrack than Dolly Parton? Her music has long celebrated strong, hardworking women determined to be valued, respected, and heard.

Here’s to the women who came before us, the women making a difference today, and the women who will lead us forward.

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08/26/2026

08/25/2026

🗳️ What Does Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund Amendment Mean for You?

This November, Minnesota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment affecting how the Permanent School Fund supports public schools. It’s an important decision for Minnesota’s students, schools, communities, and future.

The League of Women Voters Minnesota is hosting a webinar to explain what the Permanent School Fund is, what the proposed amendment would change, and what a YES or NO vote means.

📅 September 3, 2026
💻 Learn more and register: https://www.lwvmn.org/league-calendar/2026/9/3/learn-about-permanent-school-fund-constitutional-amendment-ballot-measure

Know what’s on your ballot. Understand what it means for your community. Make an informed vote.

Please join us for a webinar to learn about the Permanent School Fund Constitutional Amendment Ballot Measure that will be on Minnesotans’ ballot during the November 3 General Election. It is important that LWVMN members are equipped with basic knowledge about the ballot measure and to point voter...

08/21/2026

Come out and take a stroll with WBL’s unique history on the Women’s Suffrage Movement on August 27th, 2026.

Go to www.suffrage-19.com for more information.

08/20/2026

Thank you to Dr. Yohuru Williams of University of St. Thomas for his powerful keynote, Grave Harms: Voting Rights, Judicial Power, and the Long Struggle for American Democracy, and to Amy Perna and Jackie Reis of LWV Minnesota and Sara Hanson of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society for joining us.

Our program with the White Bear Lake Armory brought our community together to explore the history of voting rights in America; from women’s suffrage and Indigenous voting rights to the Civil Rights Movement and the continuing importance of an informed and engaged electorate. 🗳️🇺🇸

08/20/2026

🗳️ What questions do YOU have for the candidates?

Your voice matters! Have a question you want your local candidates to answer before you cast your vote?

Submit your questions to the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area for consideration in our live, recorded candidate interviews. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the people asking to represent YOU and our community. MN State Senate and House questions are due tomorrow!!!

👉 Submit your questions and learn more: https://lwv-wbla.org/candidate-forums/

Know your candidates. Ask questions. Be informed. VOTE! 🇺🇸

08/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all of Minnesota’s Primary Election winners!

Thank you to every candidate who stepped forward to serve, every election worker who helped make yesterday possible. 🇺🇸🗳️

Now, onward to the General Election in November!

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08/11/2026

on Primary Voting
It's Primary Election Day & polls are open 7 AM to 8 PM. New to primary voting? Here's a handy guide on what to expect. Visit MNVOTES.GOV/MYBALLOT for info on where to vote & what's on your ballot! Call 1-877-600-VOTE with voting questions.