In the Know: January 22, 2020

2020 Election
Minnesota is projected to lose a seat in Congress. Here’s why that’s a huge deal, Minnesota Reformer

Agriculture
CHARTS TELL FARMERS THAT NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BE PESSIMISTIC, ANALYST SAYS, Successful Farming
Top ag banker: Optimism remains, despite tough times in farm country, MPR

Donald Trump
The glaring problem in Trump’s legal argument against impeachment, Vox
Trump Says He’ll Add ‘A Few Countries’ To Controversial U.S. Travel Ban, NPR
Trump says he would ‘love’ to sit in Senate chamber during impeachment, CNN
Trump says GDP would be near 4% and the Dow could be 10,000 points higher if it weren’t for the Fed, CNBC
Trump again denies knowing Lev Parnas: ‘He’s a conman’, The Hill

Donald Trump’s Impeachment
Republicans reject subpoenas as impeachment debate goes on, MPR (AP)
Impeachment Schedule Explained: Why the Trial Could Last Weeks, New York Times
Recapping Day 1 Of The Trump Impeachment Trial, NPR
John Roberts scolds legal teams after tense exchange: ‘Those addressing the Senate should remember where they are’, CNN

Donald Trump’s Trade War
Trade War’s Pain May Deepen Even as Tensions Abate, New York Times
Mnuchin on trade barriers: ‘We want other people to take down the Berlin Wall’, CNBC

Economy
Factbox: How a Virus Impacts the Economy and Markets, New York Times
HOW TO DEBUNK TRUMP’S FALSE CLAIMS ABOUT THE ECONOMY, New Yorker
The Attempted Corporate Takeover of .Org, The American Prospect

Education
Should taxpayers fund religious education? Betsy DeVos says yes. Now, the Supreme Court will decide, Washington Post

Environment
Rising temperatures put more US workers at risk of dying from heat, The Guardian
How Microsoft’s new carbon-negative plan will test the idea of a climate economy, CNBC
DAVOS-World needs to prepare for “millions” of climate displaced – U.N., CNBC

Governor Tim Walz
Walz announces $23 million in rural broadband grants, Duluth Tribune News
Governor Walz in Mankato Wednesday for Ag Expo, KEYC

Minnesota Legislature

Minnesotans Are Debating Gun Control Ahead Of The Legislative Session, WCCO
Minnesota’s battle over wells, water and nitrates lands in one farmer’s backyard, Star Tribune

Minnesota News

Minnesota man exposed as commander of Nazi-led unit dies, ABC News
New generation pushes Hmong mental health concerns into the light, MPR
Longtime Minneapolis civil rights activist Ron Edwards dies at 81, Star Tribune
Chisago Co., Leech Lake, Rosemount among those getting latest broadband help, MPR
Interactive map shows Minnesota neighborhoods at higher risk of lead exposure, FOX9

Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Angie Craig, School Leaders Fight Against Rolling Back Of School Lunch Nutrition Standards, WCCO

Republicans
Republican state lawmakers push bills to restrict medical treatments for transgender youth, Washington Post
Defending Trump Is a Has-Been’s Best Hope, The Atlantic
Senate Republicans have officially passed rules for the impeachment trial. Here’s what comes next., Vox

Secretary of State Steve Simon
Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon, urges the authorization of new election security funding, St. James Plaindealer

Supreme Court of the US
How a supreme court case paved the way for 2020’s money-soaked election, The Guardian
The Supreme Court will decide if “faithless electors” can ignore the will of the people, Vox
Supreme Court’s Citizens United mistake just turned 10 years old. It’s time to reverse it, NBC News
Supreme Court declines to hear Facebook facial recognition case, The Hill

U.S. News
1st confirmed case of new coronavirus reported in US: CDC, ABC News
Two more Mississippi inmates killed in prison: 9 inmates dead in less than a month, USA Today
U.S. says it will deport Honduran mom, sick children to Guatemala, NBC News
At 90, Alaska Native woman is 1st counted in US Census, Associated Press
1st mass shooting of the year leaves 4 family members dead, boy arrested, ABC News

World News
Swiss police ‘exposed Russian spies in Davos’, BBC News
Revealed: the Saudi heir and the alleged plot to undermine Jeff Bezos, The Guardian
Leaders are gathering in Jerusalem for the Auschwitz anniversary. Poland’s president won’t be there, CNN

Upcoming DFL Events:

  • Today through March 2 — Super Tuesday Presidential Primary Early Voting, more information here.
  • January 23, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Cocktails and Conversation: Changes in Precinct Caucuses and Presidential Primary, Unmapped Brewing Company, 14625 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • January 25
    • 9:00 to 10:30 AM — CD3 DFL National Delegate Selection Training, Ridgedale Library, Robert H. Rohlf Room, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305.
    • 9:30 to 10:30 AM — DFL Train to Win Call:  Caucus and Convention Training, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for specifics.
  • January 26, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD46 DFL Meet Up:  Our Environment-The Crisis and Constructive Actions, Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies, 663 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
  • January 28, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Maple Plain Library, 5184 Main St E, Maple Plain, MN 55359.
  • February 1, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Ridgedale Library, Ladyslipper Room, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305.
  • February 2 — Groundhog Day
  • February 4
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM —  SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters’ Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • February 5
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C120, Kennedy  High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM —SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • February 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City  Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
  • February 7, 8:00 to 10:00 PM — New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Debate, view on ABC’s platforms
  • February 10
    • 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
  • February 11 — Minnesota Legislative Session Starts
  • February 13
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 5533
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • February 14 — Valentine’s Day
  • February 15, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training Make Up, Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
  • February 17 — Presidents’ Day
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
  • February 19
    • 5:30 to 8:00 PM — SD37 DFL Caucus and Convener Training, Jonsville Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • 8:00 to 10:00 PM — Democratic Presidential Debate in Las Vegas, NV, watch on the NBC and MSNBC platforms
  • February 22, 1:00  to 3:00 PM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 707 County Hwy. 10 Frontage Road, Blaine, MN 55434.
  • February 25 — Mardi Gras
    • 7:00 t0 9:00 PM — Minnesota DFL Precinct Caucuses, more information here.
  • February 26 — Ash Wednesday
  • March 3
    • 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Minnesota Super Tuesday Primary, more information here.
  • March 4
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55402
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • March 5
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters’ Local  120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings (Tentative), Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
  • March 7
    • 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
    • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Northtown Library, 707 County Hwy. 10 Frontage Rd, Blaine, MN 55434
  • March 8 — Daylight Saving Time Begins
  • March 9
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 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 10 — Pruim and Holi
  • March 12
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN55433.
    • 7:00 too 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 16, 7:oo to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
  • March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
  • March 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600  Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 19 — Spring Equinox
  • March 21
    • 9:00  to  12:00  PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 Precinct Chairs Welcome Brunch, 3415 Warner Ln, Mound, MN 55364
  • March 28, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD40 DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5889 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429