In the Know: February 10, 2021


Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz weighing next round of COVID-19 dial turns, offers few detailsPioneer Press 
Walz, local leaders respond to ‘tragic’ shooting at Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, MinnesotaFox 9 
Minnesota To Receive Small Bump in COVID Vaccine Doses Next WeekWCCO
MN Small Business Owners Highlight Pieces of Gov. Walz’s BudgetVoices of Alexandria 

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota committee passes SAFE Account bill to floor, but compromise Republican supportDuluth News Tribune
Helping to preserve historic buildings may be the one thing everyone at the Minnesota Legislature agrees uponMinn Post 
‘It’s not safe’: Transit workers say crime still top concern despite pandemic, fewer ridersKSTP 
Small Minnesota brewers backing bill that would allow sales of smaller cansDL-Online 

Minnesota News
COVID-19 cases plunge at Minnesota senior homes as vaccinations ramp upStar Tribune 
Teacher shortage hits schools in rural, urban districts across MinnesotaStar Tribune 
After the deadly shooting at Minnesota clinic, health care center says ‘our hearts were broken’CNN 
Analysis: What’s to blame for Minnesota’s slow vaccination pace?MPR 

National News
Biden’s next fight: Anti-vaxxers jeopardize plans to protect U.S. against CovidCNBC 
Is the U.S. turning a corner in the pandemic?NBC 
Never-seen-before security video of Capitol riot to open Trump impeachment trial Day 2NBC 
Graphic Video, Rambling Defense: Takeaways From Senate Impeachment Day 1NPR 

Republican Party News
Michigan’s Top Republican Calls U.S. Capitol Attack A ‘Hoax’NPR 
‘There’s Nothing Left’: Why Thousands of Republicans Are Leaving the PartyThe New York Times 
Louisiana GOP rebukes Cassidy over vote saying Trump trial constitutionalThe Hill 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar On Impeachment And Antitrust LegislationWAMU 
‘As Heartbreaking As It Is Appalling’: Minnesota Politicians Address Deadly Buffalo Clinic ShootingWCCO 
Ernst, Klobuchar Introduce Bill Supporting Renewable Fuel InfrastructureNGT News 

Upcoming Events:

You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.

  • February 10, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information
  • February 11
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • February 14 — Valentine’s Day
  • February 15 — Presidents’ Day
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Virtual DFL Anoka County Meeting, contact them for more information
  • February 16 — Mardi Gras
  • February 17 — Ash Wednesday
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • February 20, 1:30 to 3:30 PM — DFL Environmental Caucus Prove It First Zoom Forum, more information and RSVP here.
  • February 24, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information
  • February 25 to 26 — Purim
  • February 25, 5:15 to 6:30 PM — State DFL Virtual Trivia Night with State Auditor Julie Blaha, more information and RSVP here.
  • February 28, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 3, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information
  • March 4
    • 7:00 PM — DFL Environmental Caucus and MN350 Virtual Meeting: Clean Cars in Minnesota featuring Bill McKibben, more information and RSVP here.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 6, 1:30 to 3:00 PM — SD40 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 8
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 10, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information
  • March 11
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 14 — Daylight Saving Time begins
    • Deadline to sign up for the 2021 Virtual Train the Trainer series
  • March 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Virtual Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 16, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact us for more information
  • March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • March 18, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact us for more information
  • March 23, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact us for more information
  • March 24, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information
  • March 25, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact us for more information
  • March 30, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact us for more information
  • March 31, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information