Tell Stauber He is a Sellout

Sign waving at Stauber's office in Chisholm

When:

May 5, 4:30–5:00pm

Where:

316 W Lake St
Chisholm, MN

Kania for House Meet & Greet

When:

May 6, 4:00–6:30pm

Where:

Cook Community Center

TOWER, MN - Aaron Kania, a Lake Vermilion resident with a long history of public service, including a career in law enforcement, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 20, that he will seek the DFL endorsement for the hotly contested District 3A House seat.

District 3A is the largest House district in Minnesota, spanning the rugged borderlands from International Falls to Grand Portage. It encompasses Cook, Koochiching, and Northern St. Louis counties, along with parts of Lake County and Itasca County, and the Grand Portage and Bois Forte Reservations. The district is also home to the entirety of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Kania recently retired as the U.S. Forest Service Kawishiwi District Ranger in Ely, where he served for five years. He is a familiar face across the Iron Range and the Arrowhead, known for his leadership during critical regional crises. Kania was instrumental in managing the 2021 Greenwood Fire, the 2025 Brimson Complex, and providing front-line leadership during the 2024 flood events.

“After serving the public for nearly three decades, I’ve realized there is always more to be done,” said Kania. “Our rural communities face unique challenges that require a leader who understands our land, our economy, and our people. My background has prepared me to be the voice we need to tackle these challenges together.”

Beyond crisis management, Kania has been a key figure in the balance of recreation and industry in the Northland. His work has spanned:

Infrastructure & Recreation: Championing the Prospector ATV Trail and the North Country Trail.

Natural Resources: Overseeing active forest management and the preservation of the BWCA.

Economy: Engaging in the complex dialogues surrounding mineral development and regional growth.

Before his tenure as District Ranger, Kania spent over 20 years as a law enforcement officer in Utah and Wyoming, bringing a deep commitment to public safety and rule of law to his legislative platform.

Kania’s campaign will focus on rural advocacy, sustainable resource use, and ensuring that the residents of District 3A have a seat at the table in St. Paul.

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Minnesota Has the Power to Stop Twin Metals

Here’s How

Today, as HJR 140 evaporates federal protections, we revealed that Minnesota has a clear legal pathway to protect the Boundary Waters from copper-nickel sulfide mining.

For months we’ve watched the Trump administration and Representative Pete Stauber launch attack after attack on the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Most recently, they’ve twisted the Congressional Review Act to overturn the 20-year mining ban protecting 225,000 acres of public land near the wilderness. It’s been relentless, and frankly, demoralizing.

But today at a press conference, we announced something that changes everything: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has the legal authority to cancel one of Twin Metals’ state mineral leases.

This isn’t wishful thinking. This is a concrete, actionable legal pathway that exists right now under state law. And it’s within reach if we act.

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Reframing Our Message

A free virtual training workshop on Persuasive Political Messaging

When:

May 5, 6:00–7:30pm

Where:

Ely Community Center
Ely,MN

Political messaging is a basic skill used in all voter outreach and contact efforts. Scott Ickes, regional organizer for Upper Midwest Indivisible, will help us reframe our message to elect progressives in the 2026 mid-term election and beyond.

Scott will use the Race Class Narrative (RCN) and the Race Class Gender Narrative (RCGN) methods.

This workshop will consist of interactive zoom instruction followed by small group breakout sessions.

RSVP and register for this workshop at reachus@elyindivisible.org. Registration is limited to 40 participants.

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