In the Know: February 6, 2018

Precinct caucuses happen tonight.

Please join your progressive neighbors as we begin the endorsement process, as well as building our party platform.

More information here.

Secretary of State Simon:
Secretary Simon Appoints New Deputy Secretary of State, Chief of Staff, Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon

Minnesota Politics:
MN Legislature should pass emergency aid plan for community health centers, Star Tribune

Minnesota Elections:
DFL, GOP leaders agree: Participate, Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota’s precinct caucuses are Tuesday. Here is what you need to know, Pioneer Press
Party at the polls: Counties get money for new equipment, DL-Online

Trump:
Trump’s Lawyers Want Him to Refuse and Interview on Russia Inquiry, New York Times
Donald Trump is breaking up with the stock market, The New Republic

Other News:
Stocks level after early dive, morning of sharp swings, Washington Post
Floods Are Getting Worse, and 2,500 Chemical Sites Lie in the Water’s Path, New York Times

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

Upcoming Events

  • February 6, 6:30 PM — Minnesota Precinct Caucuses, registration starts at 6:30 PM, caucuses gaveled in at 7:00 PM, more information here.
  • February 6, 6:30 PM — SD33 DFL Precinct Caucuses, registration begins at 6:30 PM, Caucuses begin at 7:00 PM. Visit dflsd33.org for your caucus location.
  • February 6, 6:30 PM — SD47 DFL Precinct Caucuses, CD3 Precincts caucus at Chanhassen High School. CD6 precincts caucus at Watertown High school.
  • February 7, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for this month’s location.
  • February 8, 7:00 PM — SD48 Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
  • February 9, 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 12, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • February 12, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • 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, 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, 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