2018 Elections:
Former George W. Bush ethics lawyer ditches GOP, to seek U.S. Senate in Minn. as Democrat, Star Tribune
DFL candidates for governor to attend Willmar forum Sunday, WillmarRadio.com
The 10 toughest Senate elections for Democrats in 2018, Vox
Governor Mark Dayton:
Drugmakers push back against lawmakers’ calls to tax opioids, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Senate votes to nullify Minnesota wild rice water standard, Seattle Times
Minnesota News:
Gun rights advocates gather for rally at Minnesota Capitol, Albert Lea Tribune
Pharmacist charged with stealing 20,000 pills from Wayzata and Minnetonka pharmacies, Lakeshore Weekly News
State Representative Ilhan Omar:
Ilhan Omar documentary among Minnesota projects headed to New York’s Tribeca Film Festival, Star Tribune
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson:
Peterson gets DFL endorsement for his 15th term, Bemidji Pioneer
Congressman Collin Peterson Gets Party Backing While Challenger Wants 6 Debates, KVRR
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Minnesota will see many competitive races this election. Why isn’t Amy Klobuchar’s Senate seat one of them?, MinnPost
Klobuchar touring southwest Minnesota, WillmarRadio.com
U.S. Senator Tina Smith:
Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith hold net neutrality roundtable in Minneapolis, Star Tribune
Trump:
Gov. Scott Walker says he would campaign with Donald Trump if he comes to Wisconsin, Journal Sentinel
Stormy Daniels Sues Donald Trump for Defamation, New York Magazine
Sanctuary Cities Are Fighting the Trump Administration—and Winning, The Nation
Trump defends calling African nations ‘s**thole countries,’ Muslim ban in front of Nigerian leader, Think Progress
Other News:
University of Iowa Faculty Are Showing How Labor Can Organize Under Right-to-Work, In These Times
The next GOP leader needs political acumen — and a whole lot more, The Hill
Why climate change can’t escape Washington’s back burner, Axios
The real reason Michelle Wolf is under attack is because her Sarah Sanders jokes are true, Vox
Conservatives Plan to Take One Last Shot at Obamacare Repeal Before Midterms, New York Magazine
Why Hundreds of Georgia Bus Drivers Just Staged a Massive Sickout, In These Times
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for meeting location.
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics.
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- May 2, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Plymouth Public Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
- May 4, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
- May 5 — State DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meeting, details TBD
- May 6 — State DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meeting, details TBD
- May 9, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- May 11, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- May 12, 9:30 AM — SD48 Town Hall with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski and Rep. Laurie Pryor, Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- May 14, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- May 14, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN