2018 Elections:
Is Gretchen Carlson ready to run for office?, Politico
Commentary: 2018 to be politically busy, busy, busy in Minnesota, Wadena Pioneer Journal
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey:
Minneapolis Mayor Frey, council members celebrate swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, Star Tribune
Mpls. mayor Frey pledged to increase job opportunities. He’s not the first, MPR
Governor Dayton:
Mining supporters sue Dayton over Twin Metals land access, Star Tribune
Dayton Calls On National Guard To Help With Super Bowl Security, WCCO TV
Senator Tina Smith:
Sen. Tina Smith gets her wish: She’s appointed to the Agriculture Committee, Pioneer Press
Smith gets U.S. Senate committee assignments, MPR
Other News:
Federal judge gives respite to ‘dreamers’, says DACA can’t end while lawsuit is pending, Washington Post
Trump Administration Waives Punishment For Convicted Banks, Including Deutsche — Which Trump Owes Millions, IB Times
Donald Trump Has Sold Out Family Farmers, The Nation
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- January 10, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 98th and Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
- January 11, 6:30 PM — DFL Feminist Caucus Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55107
- January 11, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- January 12, 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.
- January 13, 8:30 AM — CD3 DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Forum Hennepin Technical College Auditorium, 13100 Collegeview Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Doors open at 8:30 AM, forum begins at 9:00 AM.
- January 13, 11:00 AM — CD3 DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Meet and Greet following our forum.
- January 13, 11:15 AM — CD3 DFL Let’s Get Ready to Caucus, Hennepin Technical College, 13100 Collegeview Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347.
- January 13, 12:00 PM — SD35 and SD 37 DFL Caucus Training, Anoka-Rum River Library, Meeting Room A & B, 4201 6th Ave NW, Anoka, MN 55303
- January 15, 8:00 AM — 32nd Annual State of Minnesota Governor’s Council Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St N, St. Paul, MN 55102
- January 15, 10:00 AM — SD33 Caucus Envelope Stuffing, casual meeting to get packets ready for Caucus, contact Cathy for more information at c.olson@dflsd33.org.
- January 16, 6:30 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Chanhassen Public Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN. Training for those convening a SD33 caucus on February 6
- January 17, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- January 19, 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.
- January 20, 12:00 PM — SD35 and SD37 Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 711 County Road 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
- January 20, 2:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Annual Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul or by phone. For call in information, please email cd3outreach@gmail.com
- January 20, 2:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Westonka Public Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN
- January 21, 6:00 PM — SD35 and SD37 Caucus Convener Training, Muslim American Center, 12175 Aberdeen St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
- January 22, 6:30 PM — SD47 DFL How to Caucus, Large Conference Room, Norwood-Young America City Government Office, 310 Elm St W, Norwood-Young America, MN 55368. Presented by SD47 DFL Vice Chair Jim Weygand
- January 23, 6:00 PM — CD3 DFL Congressional Candidate Forum, Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN. More information here.
- January 25, 7:00 PM — SD47 DFL Convenor and Greeter Training, Victoria Recreation Center, 8475 Kochia Ln, Chaska, MN 55386
- January 26, 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 2, 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 6, 7:00 PM — Minnesota Precinct Caucuses, more information here.
- 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