Minnesota's turn to influence local party politics and presidential candidate nominations is around the corner. Minnesota party caucuses are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.

What happens at caucuses?

Voters can:

• Elect party officers and delegates 
• Vote on the party constitution and bylaws
• Propose, discuss and vote on changes to the party platform
• Vote in presidential candidate straw polls

Where do Mendota Heights, Mendota and Lilydale voters caucus?

Check the Minnesota Secretary of State caucus-finder to search by address.

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

Henry Sibley High School

1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights

Precinct 1: Room A-211

Precinct 2: Room A-212

Precinct 3: Room A-214

Precinct 4: Cafeteria, near side

Precinct 5: Cafeteria, far side

Mendota: Cafeteria, back doors

Lilydale: Cafeteria, middle

Website: MN DFL

Green Party

St. Paul Central High School, Room 1202

275 Lexington Ave., St. Paul 

Website: MN Green Party

Independence Party

Somerset Elementary School

1355 Dodd Rd., Mendota Heights

Website: MN Independence Party

Republican Party 

Friendly Hills Middle School

701 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights

Website: MN GOP

Have work or school?

"Minnesota Statutes Section 202A.19 permits Minnesota residents to take time off from work without pay to attend precinct caucuses provided they give their employer written notice at least 10 days in advance. 
State universities, community colleges, and public schools may not hold classes or events after 6:00 p.m. on the evening of precinct caucuses. State agencies, school boards, county boards, township boards, city councils and all other political subdivisions may not conduct meetings after 6:00 p.m. on caucus night." Source: MN DFL