Days to the November Election: 224
2020 Elections
Vote-by-mail is the best way to save the 2020 election from coronavirus, MIT Technology Review
Rhode Island is the latest state to postpone its 2020 primary as coronavirus outbreak spreads, CNBC
Trump is ignoring his top health advisers over 2020 election fears, Vox
Coronavirus suddenly upends campaign themes for both parties, PBS
Wisconsin pushes forward with April 7 primary despite coronavirus, MPR
Agriculture
GET READY, GET SET, ESTIMATE U.S. 2020 CORN, SOYBEAN ACREAGE, Successful Agriculture
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Cyber crimes soar, as scammers use coronavirus as way in, Fox 9Congress
Nancy Pelosi says economic stimulus deal to fight coronavirus impacts possible in ‘next few hours’, USA Today
Donald Trump
Man dies from ingesting chloroquine in effort to prevent virus after wife saw Trump briefing, NBC News
Trump is ignoring his top health advisers over 2020 election fears, Vox
Trump works to rewrite narrative on coronavirus response, Politico
Americans’ Revulsion for Trump Is Underappreciated, The Atlantic
Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months, Associated Press
Economy
Wall Street jumps on hopes of $2 trillion stimulus, Reuters
The coronavirus unemployment insurance plan, explained, Vox
Fears mount of a coronavirus-induced depression, Politico
Reopening economy too early could backfire for humans and markets, investors say, Reuters
Mind the Trust Gap, The American Prospect
The $1,200 coronavirus checks, explained, Vox
Senate on cusp of coronavirus stimulus deal after agreements in key areas, The Hill
Education
Education Dept. says disability laws shouldn’t get in the way of online learning, NPR
Working from home reveals another fault line in America’s racial and educational divide, The Washington Post
Environment
Great Barrier Reef hit by third major bleaching event in five years, NBC News
‘A manatee is worth more alive’: the mission to save Africa’s sea mammals, The Guardian
Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz announces halt to eviction proceedings amid coronavirus, Star Tribune
Why Gov. Walz hasn’t invoked shelter in place, but describes what it might look like, MPR
Health
Medicaid can help as America faces the coronavirus crisis – let it, The Hill
Losing sense of smell may be a hidden symptom of coronavirus, doctors warn, Washington Post
Texas moves to ban most abortions during virus outbreak, PBS
Feds: Virus frauds spread, preying on Medicare recipients, Associated Press
Immigration
Activists demand Congress consider immigrants in Coronavirus package, The Hill
Trump administration postpones immigration hearings for migrants waiting in Mexico, CNN
Labor
Unsanitized: The Dangerous Life of an Amazon Worker, The American Prospect
Economist: ‘We’re gonna have a shutdown in the housing market’, Yahoo News
Minnesota News
It’s too close for comfort on wildly popular Minneapolis park paths, Star Tribune
Shelter-in-place orders: Looking at other states to see what a MN order might be, MPR
Virus fears prompt Minnesotans to spread rumors, misinformation, Star Tribune
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Worthington company shifts to manufacturing face shields for fight against COVID-19, WCCO
To help fight the shortage, Norseman Distillery switches to sanitizer production, CityPages
COVID-19 hits home for Minnesota’s most prominent politicians, MinnPost
MN nursing home residents and their families deal with restrictions, MPR
Republicans
Coronavirus Exposes the Virulence of American Conservatism, New York Magazine
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s husband, John Bessler, sick with COVID-19, MinnPost
Supreme Court of the US
Supreme Court Allows States To Virtually Eliminate The Insanity Defense, NPR
SCOTUS rulings land online, upending tradition, Politico
U.S. News
States are desperate for supplies and out of patience as coronavirus needs increase, CNN
Virus Brings States to a Standstill: Sessions Halt, Budgets Crater, Plans Wait, New York Times
Obama logs on amid the coronavirus pandemic, NBC News
FEMA’s fight against disinformation, from national lockdown rumors to stockpiling, MPR
World News
As Bolsonaro flouts warnings, coronavirus spreads in Brazil, Reuters
China to lift lockdown on Wuhan, ground zero of coronavirus pandemic, CNN
U.S. ‘Disappointed’ In Afghan Leadership, Will Slash $1 Billion In Aid, Pompeo Says, NPR
Travelers from Minnesota still trying to get home after countries impose COVID-19 limits, MPR
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.
All DFL conventions will now be held virtually. If you were elected as a Delegate or Alternate at Caucuses, you will be hearing from your district with specifics. If you don’t, please check with the hosting organization.
- April 1 — April Fools’ Day
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, PROBABLY POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, contact the Chair for specifics
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting on the Zoom platform. Contact the Chair for more information.
- April 2, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, PROBABLY POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, contact the Chair for specifics
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- May 30 -30 — State DFL Convention, Rochester, MN, more information as it becomes available.