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In the Know: May 11, 2018

Congresswoman Betty McCollum:
Minnesota congresswoman calls on refinery to stop using highly toxic chemical, Star Tribune

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton visits Park Side; says state can afford to give more to schools, Marshall Independent
Dayton pushes emergency school aid funding at Talahi, St. Cloud Times

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Abortion ultrasound bill heads to Gov. Dayton’s desk, Star Tribune
Our view: Funding Minnesota State is the easiest choice the state Legislature can make, Winona Daily News
Minnesota Senate advances opioid fee despite opposition from drug companies, Pioneer Press
Minnesota public works borrowing plan: What didn’t make the cut, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News:
Son’s death pushes Minnesota mom into fight against high, rising drug prices, Star Tribune
Both Enbridge, tribe criticize judge’s recommendation on Line 3 oil pipeline, Pioneer Press

Trump:
Trump Has Now Broken Every One of His Economic Populist Promises, New York Magazine
Trump Feels Embarrassed by Mueller Probe As World Leaders Keep Asking About It, Newsweek
Trump administration cancels NASA plan to track greenhouse gases, The Hindu

U.S. Senator Tina Smith:
Minnesota Senator hosts discussion on rural childcare shortage, KSFY

World News:
So many parties, so few choices: What you need to know about Iraq’s parliamentary elections, Think Progress
First Arab Country Supports Israel’s Strike on Iranian Facilities in Syria, Front News
Iran nuclear deal: France condemns US move to re-impose sanctions, BBC

Other News:
Europe is refusing to pay the price for Trump screwing up the Iran deal, Vice News
What Today’s Anti-Trump Resistance Can Learn From a Progressive Who Won in Reagan Country, In These Times
Appalachia’s struggling coal communities find hope in transition to clean energy, Think Progress
FBI Warned Of Russian Intelligence Links To Oligarch In Cohen Payment Allegation, NPR
West Virginia Republican Said Teachers Won’t “Have Any Significant Effect” On Elections. Then They Vote Him Out, The Intercept

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Upcoming Events

  • May 12, 9:30 AM — SD48 Town Hall with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski and Rep. Laurie Pryor, Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • May 13 — Mother’s Day
  • May 14, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
  • May 14, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • May 16, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • May 18, 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.
  • May 18, 5:00 PM — 7th Annual Minnesota DFL Humphrey-Mondale Dinner, Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • May 20, 3:00 PM — Get to Know Patty Acomb hosted by SD44 DFL, Gro-Tonka Park, 17003 Prospect Pl, Wayzata, MN 55391. More information and RSVP here.
  • May 21, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • May 25, 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.
  • May 28 — Memorial Day
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