In the Know: March 10, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz Announces ‘Nic Zapko Day’ in Minnesota, WCCO 
Minnesota education commissioner resigns, Gov. Tim Walz appoints deputy to position, Grand Forks Herald 
More Minnesotans eligible for coronavirus vaccine, WDIO
KSTP/SURVEYUSA: Walz, Biden at 54% approval on handling coronavirus pandemic, KSTP 

Minnesota Legislature
Duluth Rep. Liz Olson, driven by faith, rises quickly in legislative leadership, Duluth News Tribune 
Lawmakers look to expand telehealth services, Mankato Free Press 
New push underway to help Minnesota’s homeless population, KTTC 
Lawmakers consider amending constitution to guarantee a ‘quality public education’, St. Peter’s Herald 
Legislative oversight commission stops work as next chair campaigns to lead MN GOP, MN Reformer

Minnesota News 
Ramsey votes to stop enforcing Gov. Tim Walz’s mask mandate, Star Tribune 
Day 3: Jury selection resumes in Derek Chauvin murder trial, Star Tribune 
‘I’m Truly Ecstatic’: Minnesotans Heartened As 1.8M More Now COVID Vaccine-Eligible, WCCO 

National News 
US narrows in on organized extremists in Capitol siege probe, Associated Press 
US to buy additional 100 million doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine, Fox 2 Now 
Covid-19: Alaska Becomes First State To Open Vaccine Access to Everyone 16 and Older, New York Times 
US COVID-19 relief bill set for final approval on Wednesday, Al Jazeera
Minnesota Ranked 2nd Best State In The US, Behind Washington, WCCO 

Republican Party News 
Former state Sen. Scott Jensen to announce run for governor, Bring Me The News
Donald Trump is attempting a hostile takeover of the Republican Party, VOX 
‘No More Money For RINOs’: How Trump’s Fight With The GOP Is All About Control, NPR 

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Angie Craig authors bill for families to receive $1,400 per adult dependent under stimulus package, SW News Media 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Congressional antitrust measure gets bipartisan boost, Politico

U.S. Senator Tina Smith
Senator says COVID-19 relief will help Tribal Nations recover from pandemic, Red Lake Nation News 
Chamber, Smith highlight child care needs, Winona Post

Upcoming Events:

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

  • March 10, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 11
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 14 — Daylight Saving Time begins
    • Deadline to sign up for the 2021 Virtual Train the Trainer series
  • March 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Virtual Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • March 16, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, email us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information.
  • March 18, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 23, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 24, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 25, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 28 — Palm Sunday
  • March 28 through April 3 — Passover
  • March 29 — Holi
  • March 30, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 31, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 1 — April Fools’ Day
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 2 — Good Friday
  • April 4 — Easter
  • April 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 7
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Calls, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 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.
  • April 8
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 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.
  • April 12 through May 12 — Ramadan
  • April 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.
  • April 13, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 14, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 15 — Tax Day
    • 5:30 to 7:30 PM — 2021 DFL Founders Day Celebration with Special Guest Gov. Gretchen Whitmore, more information and tickets here.
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.