2020 Election
Tulsi Gabbard ends 2020 campaign, CNN
What Coronavirus? Trump Campaign Plows Ahead Online With Talk of ‘WINNING Like Never Before’, New York Times
Trump campaign, RNC suspend in-person fundraising events as coronavirus spreads, CNBC
Agriculture
Homeland Security Recognizes Agriculture as Critical Industry, AgWeb
FARMERS AND FOOD GROUPS INNOVATE TO KEEP OPERATIONS VIABLE AS THE CORONAVIRUS SPREADS, Successful Farming
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Amid virus outbreak, Minnesota AG Ellison says retailers are price gouging, FOX 9
DFL News
Minnesota DFL Party Moves Conventions to Online Ballot, DFL.org
Donald Trump
Trump takes direct aim at China as known U.S. infections double and criticism mounts, Washington Post
Trump administration asking states to delay release of unemployment numbers, CNN
Trump signs off on coronavirus aid bill, NBC News
Economy
Airlines are asking the US government for a $50 billion bailout. Should they get it?, VOX
Fed Ramps Up Bond Buying, Indicating Much Larger Purchases Are Likely, Wall Street Journal
Coronavirus credit crunch could make 2008 look like ‘child’s play’, The Guardian
Asian stocks rise after Wall Street gains on aid hope, Associated Press
Education
Justice Dept can ease transition to online education, Forbes
As coronavirus crisis rocks colleges, higher-education groups push Congress for more than $50 billion in relief, Washington Post
How To Engage Kids And Build Their Knowledge When Schools Are Closed, Forbes
Environment
Coronavirus shutdowns are lowering greenhouse gas emissions; history shows they’ll roar back, Los Angeles Times
Around 10% of the world population can’t get clean water. Here’s how you can help on World Water Day, CNN
Coronavirus Halts Street Protests, but Climate Activists Have a Plan, New York Times
Governor Tim Walz
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Walz Orders Elective Surgeries Postponed, WCCO
Coronavirus: Gov. Tim Walz to hold news conference Friday afternoon, Bring Me The News
Gov. Tim Walz: ‘Shelter in place’ order a tool in the ‘toolbox’, Star Tribune
Minnesota Newspaper Association asks Walz for ‘essential service’ designation for news organizations, Brainerd Dispatch
Health
Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 77 cases statewide; 1,700 samples await testing amid shortage, MPR
People With Mild Symptoms Can Spread Coronavirus, European Researchers Warn, NPR
Health care workers forced to reuse single-use masks, protective equipment as coronavirus causes shortages, The Hill
Immigration
First US immigration agency employees test positive for coronavirus, The Guardian
Immigration courts are still open as coronavirus cases grow, PBS
Close Immigration Prisons Now, New York Times
Labor
Unemployment insurance is flawed. Trump’s coronavirus relief plan won’t fix it, CNBC
Hospitality labor union projects 90% of members could lose jobs over coronavirus, ABC
Minnesota News
Gov. Tim Walz orders Minnesota hospitals to postpone elective surgeries, Star Tribune
Minnesota and Vermont just classified grocery clerks as emergency workers, Mother Jones
Pandemic could broaden telemedicine in Minnesota Medicaid, Star Tribune
The COVID-19 pandemic could be ‘devastating’ in rural areas., MN Reformer
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Craig, Atkins to hold virtual town hall focused on coronavirus, The Sun
Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
Omar introduces economic assistance package for COVID-19 relief, MN Daily
Republicans
Senator Dumped Up to $1.7 Million of Stock After Reassuring Public About Coronavirus Preparedness, ProPublcia
Weeks Before Virus Panic, Intelligence Chairman Privately Raised Alarm, Sold Stocks, NPR
Sen. Kelly Loeffler Dumped Millions in Stock After Coronavirus Briefing, Daily Beast
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Sen. Klobuchar Says She’s Seeking Improved Access To Testing, Amy Klobuchar
Democrats introduce bill to promote mail-in voting amid coronavirus crisis, The Hill
Senator Tina Smith
Minnesota lawmakers turn to tech to stay in touch with constituents because of coronavirus, Star Tribune
Supreme Court of the US
Coronavirus may force tech-averse Supreme Court into modern era, CNN
Judicial distancing: Mystery surrounds Supreme Court path forward amid coronavirus, NBC News
U.S. News
Goldman Sachs predicts 2.25 million Americans filed initial unemployment claims this week, the highest on record, CNN
Texas governor issues lockdown orders, Politico
Disinfecting wipes are being flushed down toilets and causing major pipe problems, CNN
California orders its nearly 40 million residents to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, CNN
World News
‘Every Single Individual Must Stay Home’: Italy’s Coronavirus Surge Strains Hospitals, NPR
U.S. Steps Up Iran Sanctions Amid Coronavirus, as Tehran Charges Cruelty, Wall Street Journal
Trump, Trudeau agree to close U.S.-Canada border to ‘nonessential’ traffic, Washington Post
Israel Begins Tracking And Texting Those Possibly Exposed To The Coronavirus, NPR
Upcoming DFL Events
With the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.
- March 21
- 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD34 DFL Convention
- 8:30 to 1:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD48 DFL Convention
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD33 Precinct Chairs Welcome Brunch, 3415 Warner Ln, Mound, MN 55364
- March 23, 7:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Gov. Tim Walz State of the State Address, more information as it become available.
- March 28
- 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD40 DFL Convention
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD50 DFL Convention
- 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 — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD45 DFL Convention, Cooper High School, 47th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428
- 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD57 DFL Convention
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, SD36 DFL Convention
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, SD44 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High Schoo
- 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 — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Brooklyn Center DFL Endorsing Convention
- 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 — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC CD3 DFL Central Committee Meting
- April 18
- 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD49 DFL Convention
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD33 DFL Convention, Orono High School
- 12:00 to 5:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Hennepin County DFL Convention, Hopkins North Junior High School
- 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 — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, Brooklyn Park DFL Convention
- 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