In the Know: February 12, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sides with California effort backing immigrants with protected status, Star Tribune
Two more convicted in record Minn. Medicaid fraud, Duluth News Tribune

Agriculture
Farmer drops ‘karst country’ swine feedlot plan, Star Tribune

Bizarre
‘Fox and Friends’ host Pete Hegseth: Germs ‘not a real thing,’ hasn’t washed hands in 10 years, CityPages

Climate
The unlikely contributor to Minn.’s greenhouse gas emissions: Your favorite lake, MPR

Congress
Iowa’s Sen. Ernst repays $1.9K tax break claimed in error, Daily Journal
Retired astronaut Mark Kelly to run as Democrat for John McCain’s Senate seat in 2020, USA Today
Cohen postpones Senate interview, citing medical reasons, MPR

Economy
Cold temperatures may make us spend more, study suggests, MinnPost

Education
For college students, mental health support — in any form — is key, MinnPost

Government Shutdown, Part II
Budget deal allows far less money than Trump wanted for wall, AP
IRS watchdog says shutdown caused ‘shocking’ drop in phone help, PBS
Days from another shutdown, here’s what the negotiators are facing, MPR
ICE detention beds new stumbling block in efforts to prevent another shutdown, MPR

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz congratulates new U.S. citizens in Capitol ceremony, Star Tribune
Walz, legislative leaders pledge smooth end of session, MPR
Walz, Flanagan to host first Governor’s Fishing Opener in May, Pioneer Press

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota lawmaker seeks tougher action against deer disease, Star Tribune
Minnesota lawmakers push to reduce foster placement of African-American children, MPR
Bill aims to get more teachers of color in Minnesota classrooms, MPR
Lawmakers renew push to address Minnesota’s racial disparities in child protection system, Pioneer Press

Minnesota
Minnesota was tainted by slavery, too, MinnPost

Upcoming DFL Events

  • February 11
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM  — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • February 12, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting,  more information as it becomes available
  • February 13
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
  • February 14 — Valentine’s Day
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
  • February 15, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • February 18 — Presidents’ Day
    • 9:00 AM — DFL Senior Caucus Day on the Hill, AFL-CIO Capitol Office Building, 175 Aurora Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103. Registration at 9:00 AM. Program at 9:30 AM. Light breakfast and lunch available for a $5.00 donation. The event will focus on elder health justice
  • February 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • February 22, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • February 23
    • 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Listening Session with Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B), Westonka Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364.
    • 1:30 to 2:30 PM — Listening Session with Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B), Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
  • March 1, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • March 2, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM —  State DFL Business Conference, Eagan High School, 4185 Braddock Trl, Eagan, MN 55123.
  • March 5
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for more information
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, Room C, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
  • March 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • March 8, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • March 10, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information
  • March 11
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • March 12, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Business Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
  • March 13
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
  • March 14
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD49 Town Hall with Sen. Melissa Franzen, Rep. Heather Edelson, Rep. Steve Elkins, 4801 West 50th St, Edina, MN 55424
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 15, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.