In the Know: February 13, 2018

Minnesota Elections:
Minnesota voters keep status quo in special legislative elections, Bemidji Pioneer
New faces in the Minnesota Legislature, but the same balance of power, Pioneer Press
Democrats hold Minnesota Senate seat in high stakes election, Dayton Daily News
Outside cash fails to flip seats in two offseason Minnesota races, Star Tribune
New lawmakers, but little change after Minnesota special elections, Go MN
Minnesota Democrats prevail in a critical special election, holding on to a Trump country seat, Vox

Minnesota Politics:
Lawsuit on Sen. Fischbach’s additional role as Minnesota lieutenant governor dismissed, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Republicans’ ‘free speech’ bill would save student from professors’ ‘crazy ideas’, City Pages
Coleman drops out of DFL race for governor, MPR
Trump picks Hennepin County judge, Minneapolis attorney for federal judgeships, Star Tribune

Senator Tina Smith:
Smith creates ag working group to help with farm bill, Post Bulletin

Sen/Lt. Gov Fischbach:
Lawsuit on Sen. Fischbach’s additional role as Minnesota lieutenant governor dismissed, Pioneer Press

Other News:
The Big Budget Deal Isn’t Irresponsible, New Republic
A Whirlwind Envelops the White House, and the Revolving Door Spins, New York Times
Conservatives lash out at GOP spending binge, MPR
Trump wants to overhaul America’s safety net with giant cuts to housing, food stamps and health care, Washington Post

Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.

Upcoming Events

  • February 13, 6:30 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee followed by Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Lower Level, Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
  • February 13, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 1301 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
  • February 14 — Ash Wednesday
  • February 14 — Valentine’s Day
  • February 14, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • February 16, 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.
  • February 17, 10:00 AM — SD33 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meeting, Plymouth Public Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
  • February 19, 8:00 AM — SD47 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meeting, Sun Room, Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
  • February 19, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • February 20 — First day of Minnesota Legislative Session
  • February 21, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • February 23, 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.
  • February 24 through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period