In the Know: January 18, 2018

Bonding Bill
Dayton’s big $1.5 billion bonding bill will face Republican opposition, Waseca County News
Dayton proposes $1.5 Billion Bonding Bill, Repubs say too large, Learfield News Service
Minnesota gov. wants $1.5B for construction, Express Newsline

Minnesota Politics:
APNewsBreak: Minnesota GOP leader seeks cut of big donations, LA Times
MNsure: Record enrollment for insurance through exchange went smoothly, Pioneer Press

Representative Tim Walz:
State Gubernatorial Candidate Rep. Time Walz to speak in Cook, The Timberjay

The Age of Trump:
Trump Upsets Republican Strategy to Avoid Shutdown, NY Times
Trump pushes back on chief of staff claims that border wall pledges ‘uninformed’, Washington Post

Other News:
Civil rights group alleges immigrant detainee was left untreated for advanced cancer for 17 months, Think Progress
Democrat’s upset in Wisconsin race sparks hope elsewhere, Mankato Free Press

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

Upcoming Events

  • 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, 1:00 PM — SD37 DFL Attendee Training, Anoka Public Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd., Blaine, 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.
  • January 27, 11:00 AM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Anoka Public Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd, Blaine, MN 55434
  • January 31, 2:30 PM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 211 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434
  • 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
  • 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