Strib online, September 15, 2017 ending text. As in, who can doubt it: Graham said he thinks this could be a turning point for the Minneapolis DFL. “I think there’s going to be the emergence of a progressive, grass roots leadership approach in the Minneapolis DFL,” he said, citing conversations he’s had “with many people who feel like that’s the direction the DFL needs to head.”

Progressive grass roots movement? A hope may be a reality. There could be a change. Something beyond dressed-up sloganeering can be wished for. Living outside of that DFL party jurisdiction, observing whatever progress happens will be worth the time it takes. Best wishes, DFL folks in Minneapolis.