Agriculture
One more year on the farm, Washington Post
Congress
Sen. Tom Cotton Urges Trump To Launch An Invasion Of Mexico, PoliticsUSA
Rand Paul blocks Senate resolution backing protection for whistleblowers, The Hill
The Senate unanimously passes a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony, CNN
Corruption Watch
Ambassador: Giuliani, acting in Trump’s interest, tried to cast Biden in ‘bad light‘, MPR
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon expected to testify against Roger Stone, CNN
Mike Pence’s Office Pushed to Reroute Foreign Aid to Favored Christian Groups, MotherJones
DFL News
DFL Continues Building Power in Local Elections, DFL.org
Donald Trump
Trump wanted Barr to hold news conference saying the president broke no laws in call with Ukrainian leader, Washington Post
Press Watch: Every Trump story is about the same thing: His ruthless, limitless power grab, Salon
Trump rallies aren’t a sideshow — they’re his entire campaign, Vox
TRUMP TELLS PRESS TO TURN OFF TV CAMERAS SO HE CAN TELL LOUISIANA HOW HIGH ITS MURDER RATE IS, Newsweek
TAP WATER AT TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE CONTAMINATED WITH TOXIC ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’, Newsweek
Donald Trump’s Impeachment
Pompeo has lost confidence at State amid impeachment probe, CNN
Republicans again shift their defense of Trump over impeachment inquiry barrage, CNN
John Bolton trying to ‘walk that tightrope’ over role in Trump’s impeachment inquiry, CNN
Donald Trump’s Trade War
Dow jumps 250 points to record after China says it has agreed with US to roll back tariffs, CNBC
China Says U.S. Will, and Must, Cut Tariffs to Reach a Trade Deal, New York Times
U.S. Collected a Record $7 Billion in Tariffs in September, Wall Street Journal
Economy
Video: Unemployment rising in swing states, despite strong U.S. economy overall, CBS News
Education
More Globe U and Minnesota School of Business students can apply for refunds, court rules, Pioneer Press
Elections
Virginia’s election results are a big deal for the Equal Rights Amendment, Vox
Kentucky’s Republican Senate president says the GOP-led legislature may pick the next governor, The Week
Kentucky Dems: ‘No Way’ GOP Legislature Will Decide Close Governor’s Race, Huffington Post
Jeff Sessions to announce bid to win his old Senate seat back, NBC News
7 Women of Color Who Made History in Tuesday’s Elections, Vice
Environment
Zimbabwe’s severe drought killing elephants, other wildlife, Associated Press
Thousands Of Scientists Around The World Declare A ‘Climate Emergency’, Newsy
Governor Tim Walz
Governor Tim Walz issues statement on school referendums, ABC 6 News
WALZ TO MOORHEAD: COMMUNITY IS ‘CRITICAL’, High Plains Reader
Health
HealthPartners to close retail pharmacies chainwide; 300 layoff expected, Pioneer Press
Health care spending was up sharply in Minnesota last year, Star Tribune
Judge strikes down Trump rule on health care ‘conscience’ rights, The Hill
Immigration
Minn. town split over immigration agrees on sixth try to expand crowded schools, Washington Post
Minnesota Legislature
State Senate panel to review Department of Human Services contracts, Star Tribune
Minnesota Local Elections
Heated trash debate drives voter turnout to double in St. Paul, Star Tribune
MN approaches record-breaking referendum approval rates to fund schools, MPR
Minnesota News
Trade War’s Tariffs Costing Minnesota-Owned Manufacturers Profits, Business, WCCO
Water Gremlin discusses specific cleanup steps after with lead exposure, KSTP
Bird study: U.S. Bank Stadium among downtown Minneapolis buildings involved in high proportion of deadly collisions, Star Tribune
Owner blames downtown Minneapolis for third straight failed restaurant, City Pages
Minnesota Republicans
Our view: GOP decision on primary ballot is regrettable, Rochester Post Bulletin
Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Rep. Angie Craig to Hold Town Hall in Belle Plaine Nov. 23, Belle Plaine Herald
Representative Betty McCollum (CD4, D)
Surprise retirement shakes up defense spending in Congress, Defense News
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7, D)
Farmers make case for disaster assistance to Peterson, Alexandria Echo Press
Representative Dean Phillips (CD3, D)
Letter: Asking to get big money out of politics, SW News Media
Dean Phillips to visit Edina to speak on clean elections, Sun Current
Republicans
THE GOP’S FEARMONGERING OVER ABORTION FLOPPED IN KENTUCKY AND VIRGINIA, The Intercept
The Suburban Backlash Against the GOP Is Growing, Atlantic
Republicans in Virginia are toast — because they toasted themselves, Washington Post
Republicans Claim Trump Closed a 17-Point Gap in Kentucky. That’s Not Quite What Happened., New York Times
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Election officials say 2019 was a good warmup for 2020, MPR News
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Scientists and legislators come together to support ovarian cancer research at conference, Austin Daily Herald
Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Smith Introduces Bill to Help Vets with Hearing Loss, WDIO
Dem senators fight to repay contract workers hurt by Trump shutdown, People’s World
Scientists and legislators come together to support ovarian cancer research at conference, Austin Daily Herald
U.S. News
Evidence leading to theory that American family in Mexico may have been targeted , CNN
New NTSB Reports On Uber Fatality Reveal Major Errors By Uber, Forbes
Crispr Takes Its First Steps in Editing Genes to Fight Cancer, New York Times
World News
Trump told officials that Netanyahu should pay security aid to Palestinians, Axios
Iran’s network of influence in Mid-East ‘growing’, BBC
Trump confirms Turkey’s Erdoğan will visit White House next week, Axios
Upcoming DFL Events:
- November 7
- 5:30 to 8:30 PM — MYDFL Brooklyn Park #YoungVoicesTour, Brooklyn Park Library, Mississippi Room, 8604 Zane Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55443. More information and RSVP here.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- November 8, 5:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 DFL Night of Thanks, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, 7800 Normamdale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55439. More information here.
- November 9, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 Homemade Pizza Party, 1512 Woodbind Ln, Brooklyn Center, MN
- November 11 — Veterans Day
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 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
- November 12, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Hops & Change Fun(d)raiser with Don Shelby, Back Channel Brewing Co, 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. More information and RSVP here.
- November 14, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 553
- November 16
- 9:30 to 12:30 PM — SD37 DFL Connections Lab Messaging Workshop, Teamsters Local 210, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Unit 120, Minneapolis, MN 55434. More information and RSVP here.
- 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Fall Feastival and Silent Auction, 8950 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
- November 20 — Democratic Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
- November 21 , 5:30 to 10:00 PM — SD33 DFL “Hops and Change” Fundraiser with Guest Speaker Don Shelby, Back Channel Brewing, 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. More information and RSVP here.
- November 28 — Thanksgiving
- December 1 – SD50 DFL Framing and Messaging Worksop, more info as it becomes available
- December 3
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM – SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their website for specifics.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM – SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact their chair at mgoodell@gmail.com for more information.
- December 4
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM – SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Public Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- December 5, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- December 6, 6:00 PM — DFL Founders Day Dinner with Special Guest Stacey Abrams, Hilton Hotel, 1001 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403. To sit at the CD3 DFL tables please contact Cheryl Poling at chpoling@comcast.net
- December 7 — Pearl Harbor Day
- State DFL Executive Committee and Central Committee Meetings, Washburn High School, 201 W 49th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Precinct Caucus kits will be distributed at this meeting to all party units. More information as it becomes available.