In the Know: March 10, 2020

Days to the November Election:  238

2020 Election
6 states have 2020 primary elections on Tuesday. Here’s what they’re doing to protect voters in light of the new coronavirus outbreak, Business Insider
Coronavirus threatens to pose an unprecedented challenge to the 2020 elections, Washington Post
Coronavirus Meets Election 2020: Rallies, Polling Places Under Scrutiny, NPR
‘Remember us’: could Trump lose Florida because of hurricane refugees?, The Guardian

Agriculture
LITTLE EXPECTED FROM TODAY’S USDA REPORT, ANALYST SAYS, Successful Farming
HOUSE AG CHAIR PETERSON, A GOP TARGET, RUNS FOR REELECTION, Successful Farming

Donald Trump
Trump’s Latest Twitter Meme Is Music To The Ears Of QAnon Adherents, TPM
Trump’s life during coronavirus: Same routine, more Purell, Politico
Trump administration orders immigration courts to remove coronavirus posters– then takes it back, Miami Herald
Trump signs $8.3B emergency coronavirus package, Politico

Economy
Dow sinks 2,000 points in worst day since 2008, S&P 500 drops more than 7%, CNBC
The Oil Collapse Raises Fears of Financial Crisis, The American Prospect
Saudi Arabia, Russia raise stakes in oil standoff, Reuters
Will American Business Still Oppose Paid Sick Leave?, The American Prospect
Trump, GOP scramble to keep economy from derailing, The Hill

Education
St. Paul teachers go on strike; classes cancelled Tuesday, Star Tribune

Environment
Why plastic is a deadly attraction for sea turtles, BBC

Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Legislature speeds $21M in coronavirus money, Star Tribune

Health
Twice as many Republicans say coronavirus risk is ‘exaggerated’: poll, The Hill
How Many Times Do the Drug Companies Have to be Paid for Their Research?, Beat The Press

Housing
‘We’re not prepared’: coronavirus could devastate homeless communities, The Guardian
Coronavirus Now Impacting the U.S. Housing Sector, Says NAR, World Property Journal

Immigration
22-year-old Guatemalan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody; 8th death since October, CBS News
ICE changed an algorithm to prevent the release of detained immigrants, Yahoo

Labor
St. Paul classes canceled as city’s public school teachers strike, MPR
Mounds View Paras Stick Together With Strike Vote, Workday MN

Minnesota Legislature
Here’s one thing House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt
agree on, MinnPost
Legislative hiatus? It could happen because of coronavirus, MPR
Minnesota Legislature speeds $21M in coronavirus money, MPR
Expanding the diversity and inclusion conversation: Don’t overlook people with disabilities, MinnPost
The battle over ‘wake surfing’ has made its way to the Minnesota Legislature, MinnPost

Minnesota News
High water closes highways in southern Minnesota, MPR
Two bills aimed at supporting mental health throughout schools throughout Minnesota, KSTP
Minnesotan coronavirus case had contact with up to 20 people, Star Tribune
Get ready to be counted: Census questionnaires go live on Thursday, MPR

Republicans
Once Again, Democrats Will Have to Clean Up the Mess Left By Republicans, Washington Monthly
GOP Reps. Meadows, Collins and Gaetz to self-quarantine, interacted with infected individual at CPAC, ABC News
Fox Host Claims Coronavirus Is ‘Another Attempt To Impeach’ Trump In Unhinged Rant, TPM
Over GOP objections, Oregon funds move to cut greenhouse gases, 13 KVAL

Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Tina Smith: When voting is easier, more people show up, Rochester Post Bulletin
Sen. Smith Joins Esme Murphy In Studio, WCCO

Supreme Court of the US
Former public worker asks Supreme Court to force repayment of union dues, The Hill
Supreme Court to Consider When Juveniles May Get Life Without Parole, New York Times

U.S. News
Stocks climb on Wall Street following worst day since 2008, Star Tribune
You should not panic about the coronavirus. Here’s what you should do, Washington Post
Markets surge after Trump floats payroll tax cut, Yahoo
Trump scare shows no American is immune from coronavirus risk, CNN
Minor convictions for ex-CIA coder in hacking tools case, Politico

World News
China’s Leader Tours Center of Coronavirus Epidemic, Signaling Confidence, New York Times
Why Russia and Vladimir Putin are waging an oil war with America, CNN
Trump’s peace deal with the Taliban fails again — and this time Republicans take notice, Salon
Russia’s ruling party proposes path for Putin to stay in power past 2024, Washington Post
Italy Places Entire Population of 60 Million Under Nationwide Coronavirus Quarantine, Slate

Upcoming DFL Events:

  • March 10 — Purim and Holy
    • 6:00 to 8:30 PM — SD44 DFL Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction, Under Pressure Brewing, 8806 7th Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427. Suggested donation of $15. Tickets available at the door or here.
  • March 11
    • 6:30 PM — SD49 DFL Information Program:  What Every Person Needs to Know About the Census, Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD40 DFL Executive Committee conference call.
  • 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 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED:  SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — League of Women Voters’ South Tonka Mayoral Forum, South Shore Community Center, 5735 Country Club Dr, Excelsior, MN 55331. Hear from mayors of Excelsior, Deephaven, Shorewood, Greenwood, Tonka Bay and Woodland
  • March 14, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD46 DFL Convention, St. Louis Park High School, 6425 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
  • March 15, 8:00 to 10:00 PM — Democratic Presidential Debate moderated by CNN and Univision view on their channels and streams, more information as it becomes available
  • 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 — CANCELLED FOR NATIONAL DELEGATE TRAINING CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting
  • March 18, 7:00 PM — Minnesota National Presidential Nominating Delegate Candidate Training, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600  Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. This will be a breakout from the CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting.
  • March 19 — Spring Equinox
  • March 21
    • 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM — SD34 DFL Convention, Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    • 8:30  to  1:00  PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55391
    • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 Precinct Chairs Welcome Brunch, 3415 Warner Ln, Mound, MN 55364
  • March 23, 7:00 PM —  Gov. Tim Walz State of the State Address, more information as it become available.
  • March 28
    • 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD40 DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5889 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
    • 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD50 DFL Convention, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
  • April 1 — April Fools’ Day
    • 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
  • April 2, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
  • April 4
    • 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD45 DFL Convention, Cooper High School, 47th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428
    • 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM — SD37 DFL Convention, Teamsters Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434. Registration starts at 8:30 AM, convention will be gaveled in at 10:00 AM and run until all business is completed.
    • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD36 DFL Convention, Coon Rapids High School, 2340 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
    • 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD44 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55391
  • April 7, 7:00 to 8:30 PM – SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
  • April 9 through 13 —  Passover
  • April 9
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Normal Blvd NW, Coon  Rapids, MN 55433.
    • 7:00 to  9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
  • April 10 — Good Friday
  • April 11, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM — Brooklyn Center DFL Endorsing Convention, Brookdale Library 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.
  • April 12 — Easter
  • April 13
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 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
  • April 15 — Tax Day
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600  Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • April 18
    • 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM — SD49 DFL Convention, Valley View Middle  School, Auditorium, 6750 Valley View Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55439.
    • 10:00 AM  to 3:00 PM —  SD33 DFL Convention, Orono High School, 795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake, Mn 55346.
    • 12:00 to 5:00 PM — Hennepin County DFL Convention, Hopkins North Junior High School, Cafeteria, 10700 Cedar Lake Rd, Hopkins, MN 55305.
  • April 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
  • April 22 — Earth Day
  • April 23 through May 23 — Ramadan
  • April 24 — Arbor Day
  • April 25, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5869 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429.
  • May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
    • 7:00  to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location to be determined
  • May 6
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • May 7, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
  • May 9, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — CD3 DFL Convention, Park Center High School, Performing  Arts Center, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55344.
  • May 10 — Mother’s Day
  • May 11
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, 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
  • May  14
    • 7:00  to 9:00 PM —  SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
    • 7:oo to 9:00  PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Community Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345