New Membership System
The League of Women Voters (LWV) transitioned to a national, unified membership structure, effective February 3, 2025. Members will continue to join local Leagues in order to participate in the organization. However, under the new system, all LWV members nationwide will log into a common membership platform enabling individuals to join, update their information, and pay dues online. A member's email address becomes that person's user name for database access.
All persons who use the membership portals on this page will be members of League of Women Voters, St. Cloud Area (LWVSCA). The Membership page has additional information.
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Programming and Outreach for 2025--2026
Our monthly meeting topics are planned through May 2026. Descriptions will be put online when available from the speaker(s). We welcome guests and visitors to attend.
In addition, LWVSCA members are available to talk with organizations and groups who would like more information about voting, elections, and current issues. In 2026, in anticipation of mid-term elections for local and state offices, we will be planning candidate forums, open to the public.
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LWVSCA invited candidates running in two separate races in the November 4, 2025, Special Election to candidate events open to the public. Note below, information for a Candidate Meet and Greet on September 30, and a Candidate Forum on October 14. Names of winners in each race have asterisk (*) This information will be posted through December, 2025.
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Attention Minnesota Voters
LWV United States has begun a new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5 through which “we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy.” League members nationwide are encouraged to participate in education, action and advocacy efforts to combat anti-democratic actions. LWV Minnesota has joined this endeavor and said “This means that we (in this state) must engage 145,000 voters. Here is the link Unite and Rise! for Minnesota voters to sign on and participate. Currently, the link is available on our Facebook page, too. ​​
"Our Region's Natural Parks and Trails"
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:00 pm
Zoom Only
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In 1997, LWVSCA was a founding member of the grassroots group, Natural Parks & Trails Coalition (NPTC), and League members have been active participants in the coalition through the intervening years. Learn how this group had an extraordinary impact on preserving our region’s natural heritage through park land acquisition and trail development for nearly three decades. Hear about the challenges and triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. You will also see photos of stunning nearby natural parks that you may not know exist, as well as four regional trails. NPTC members Ellen Heneghan and Brenda Graves will join League member Charlotte Stephens in presenting this program.
Candidate “Meet and Greet” (event complete)
Stearns County Commissioner, District 4
Invited Candidates Amin Ali and Bob Johnson (*)
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Great River Regional Library, Mississippi Room
1300 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN
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(*) Candidate Forum (event recorded)
School Board Member, District #742
https://youtube.com/live/hmPwuuDiIfE
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Invited Candidates Gina Acevedo(*), Al Dahlgren and Peter Hamerlinck
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
District 742 Administration Office
1201 2nd Street South, Waite Park, MN
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To request information about an LWVSCA event, use the email icon in the box below. Please send any inquiries about an event at least 24 hours before the start time.
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