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 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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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. ​​

 

"Effects of Medicaid and SNAP Cuts on Stearns County"

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 1:00 pm

Bremer Room, Great River Regional Library (Zoom option available)

St. Cloud, MN

 

​​​​With the passage of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in summer 2025, Congress made significant changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We have invited guest speakers from the Stearns County Human Services Department, Economic Supports Division, to discus the local impacts of H.R. 1.

 

Mike Pooler, Human Services Director, along with staff supervisors, Audrey Norberg and Greta Stowell, will address how H.R. 1 could affect access to essential programs and services in our region. They will cover the perspectives of client experiences, county government responsibilities, and broader community effects. The bottom line is Stearns County Human Services will be challenged to provide benefits for health care and food assistance to residents who qualify. This is further complicated by uncertainties in receiving funding already allocated by Congress.​​ ​​

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