In the Know: March 9, 2018

Age of Trump:
Congressional Republicans unlikely to act to counter Trump on tariffs, MPR News

Governor Mark Dayton:
State water plan draws questions, The Journal

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Report on sexual harassment allegations against former MN lawmaker won’t be released, Pioneer Press
Proposed bill would raise the smoking age in Minnesota, Go MN
Minnesota DFL legislators propose raising age to buy semiautomatic weapons to 21, Star Tribune

Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Russia meddling: Democrats want millions for FBI and states to protect elections, KREM
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Agriculture Data Act, Tri-State Livestock News
US Lawmakers Urge Bipartisan Support for Rare Disease Research, Patients’ Needs, Pulmonary Fibrosis News

Senator Tina Smith:
My job is to give a voice to and be a fierce advocate, Faribault Daily News

State Auditor Otto:
County finance report shows trend of more reliance on tax revenue, Mankato Free Press

Other News:
Minnesotans in Congress, industry have strong reaction to Trump’s tariffs, Star Tribune
Protesters gather outside Minnesota lawmakers’ offices to support ‘Dreamers’, Savage Pacer
Background check: Every GOP House hopeful in 15B has a misdemeanor, SC Times
It’s Not Just a “Russia” Investigation Anymore, Slate
Dems considering eliminating superdelegates from nominating process, The Hill
Student debt could hold back economic growth, should be discharged in bankruptcy, Fed chief says, CNBC

Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.

Upcoming Events

  • Today through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period
  • March 9, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • March 10, 8:00 AM — SD49 DFL Convention, Auditorium, Valley View Middle School, 6750 Valley View Rd, Edina, MN 55439
  • March 10, 9:00 AM — SD44 DFL Convention, Cafeteria, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 10, 9:30 AM — SD47 DFL Convention, Waconia Middle School, 1400 Community Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
  • March 10, 10:00 AM — SD37 DFL Convention, CHANGE OF LOCATION: Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
  • March 11 — Daylight Savings Time starts
  • March 11, 12:00 PM — SD46 DFL Convention, St. Louis Park High School, 6425 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. More information and RSVP here.
  • March 12, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 12, 7:00 PM  — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • March 13, 6:0 PM — SD44 DFL Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction, Back Channel Brewing Co., 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. More information and RSVP here.
  • March 14, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • March 16, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • March 17, 9:00 AM — SD48 DFL Convention, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346.  West Commons
  • March 17, 10:00 AM — SD33 DFL Convention, Orono Public High School, Cafeteria, 795 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Orono, MN
  • March 18 — Chaitra Sukhladi
  • March 19, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • March 21, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting and Pre-Convention Committees meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 23, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • March 25 — Palm Sunday
  • March 25 — Rama Navami
  • March 26 — Yom HaAliyah
  • March 29 — Mahavir Jayanti
  • March 29 — Maundy Thursday
  • March 30 — Erev Pesach
  • March 30 — Good Friday
  • March 30, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • March 31 — Holy Saturday
  • March 31 — First day of Passover