In the Know: June 29, 2021

DFL In the Know Graphic

Governor Tim Walz
Walz takes executive action on police reform as state leaders urged to do more, Star Tribune

Minnesota Legislature
House to debate public safety bill amid DFL objections, MPR News
With 2 days to go, Minnesota lawmakers spar over police accountability reforms, Duluth News Tribune
State moves forward with second daily Amtrak train to Chicago. Service could begin in 2024, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News
Derek Chauvin Closing In On Federal Plea Deal, Sources Tell WCCO, WCCO
Minnesota State Fair reveals 27 new foods for 2021, Star Tribune
‘Really amazing for families’: Child welfare reforms on the horizon in Minnesota, Minnesota Reformer
Why a new statue of Ojibwe leader Shaynowishkung was created to stand on the shores of Lake Bemidji, MinnPost

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris News
Biden tells Israel president he won’t tolerate nuclear Iran, Associated Press
How Joe Biden’s Tax Plan Could Spur A Surge In Employee-Owned Businesses, Forbes
Biden works to get infrastructure package back on track, Associated Press

Republican Party News
Opinion: The truth about many in the GOP base: They prefer authoritarianism to democracy, Washington Post
Opinion: The GOP should be held accountable for deserting law and order, Washington Post
Former President Trump holds first rally since leaving office, CBS

U.S. News
Judge dismisses gov’t antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, Associated Press
Supreme Court revives a case on excessive force by the police., New York Times
The Delta variant will cause ‘very dense outbreaks’ in these five states, expert says, CNN

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Spending panel releases trial balloon on raising member pay, Roll Call

U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (CD4, D)
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, environmental groups seek $350 million a year for Mississippi River restoration, Star Tribune

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senator Amy Klobuchar On Her Crusade Against Monopolies, Minnesota Monthly
Klobuchar to hold voting rights hearing in Georgia on July 19, The Hill

Upcoming Events:

You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.

  • July 29, 5:30 PM — Minnesota DFL LGBTQ Leadership Pride Month Event with Gov. Kate Brown, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, State Sen. Scott Dibble and State Rep. Heather Keeler. More information and RSVP here.
  • July 1 — Somali Independence Day
  • July 3
    • 9:30 to 11:30 AM — SD49 DFL Marching in the Edina Independence Day Parade, contact them for more information or to volunteer.
    • 10:00 AM — Coffee with Hennepin County Commissioner LaTondresse, first Saturday of each month. Log in here.
  • July 4 — Independence Day
  • July 5 — Independence Day (observed)
  • July 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • July 7
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • July 8
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • July 12
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • July 14, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD48 DFL Electric Vehicle Event, more information as it becomes available
  • July 17, 12:00 to 3:00 PM — SD49 DFL Picnic, Rosland Park Shelter, 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435. Join them for a great opportunity to meet statewide, legislative officials as well as local office holders and candidates in Bloomington and Minnetonka
  • July 21, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • July 28, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • August 3, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • August 4
    • 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • August 7 — State DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
  • August 9
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • August 12
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • August 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • August 26 through September 6 — Minnesota State Fair
  • August 28 — DFL Volunteer Day at Minnesota State Fair, more information to come
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information