In the Know: January 24, 2018

Governor Dayton:
Deserving of support; Dayton says Austin projects merit legislative support, includes $1.6M for Riverland in public works funding proposal, Austin Daily Herald

Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar:
After shutdown vote, Minnesota senators take heat from advocates for ‘dreamers’, PostBulletin

Rep. Collin Peterson:
Peterson: F-M diversion dam likely will be closer to metro area, WDAY Continue reading “In the Know: January 24, 2018”

In the Know: January 23, 2018

Rep. Rick Nolan:
Nolan’s ‘Farm Forum’ in Park Rapids is cancelled, Park Rapids Enterprise

Governor Dayton:
Minnesota calls on National Guard to help motorists stranded by snow, Pioneer Press

The Age of Trump:
Scoop: FBI director threatened to resign amid Trump, Sessions pressure, Axios
What will Trump talk about in the State of the Union address?, CBS News
Continue reading “In the Know: January 23, 2018”

In the Know: January 22, 2018

Rep. Rick Nolan:
Grassroots resistance to ’55 clawback’ for older Minnesota Medicaid recipients seeks federal response, Duluth News Tribune

Rep. Collin Peterson:
Congressmen Peterson to meet with ‘Ikes’ on Monday, DL-Online

Minnesota Politics:
Albert Lea hosts DFL debate; 3 of 6 candidates seeking DFL nod for governor attend, Austin Daily Herald
Rep. Omar launches re-election bid ahead of second legislative session, MN Daily Continue reading “In the Know: January 22, 2018”

In the Know: January 19, 2018

Governor Dayton:
More Minnesotans have favorable than unfavorable view of Dayton, Star Tribune

Senator Tina Smith:
Senator Tina Smith’s first two weeks in Washington, WDIO

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Lori Swanson: Why I sued the FCC for repealing net neutrality, MPR

Minnesota Politics:
Minnesota GOP board grants party chairwoman’s request for commission, Star Tribune
MnDot wants input on Corridors of Commerce projects, Star Tribune
Minn. Supreme Court upholds order to unlock phone with fingerprint as lawful, Duluth News Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: January 19, 2018”

In the Know: January 18, 2018

Bonding Bill
Dayton’s big $1.5 billion bonding bill will face Republican opposition, Waseca County News
Dayton proposes $1.5 Billion Bonding Bill, Repubs say too large, Learfield News Service
Minnesota gov. wants $1.5B for construction, Express Newsline

Minnesota Politics:
APNewsBreak: Minnesota GOP leader seeks cut of big donations, LA Times
MNsure: Record enrollment for insurance through exchange went smoothly, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: January 18, 2018”

In the Know: January 17, 2018

Governor Dayton:
Gov. Mark Dayton: Public works proposal would create more than 22,950 jobs, International Falls Journal
Roofs, plumbing, electric: Why Gov. Mark Dayton’s $1.5 billion bonding proposal sounds like an episode of ‘This Old House’, Minnpost

Minnesota News:
Tim Pawlenty: I won’t run for Al Franken/Tina Smith U.S. Senate seat, Pioneer Press
Study: Mayo physicians add more than $5 billion to economy, Post Bulletin

Representative Tim Walz:
Time Walz has released 10 years of personal tax returns. Here’s what they show, MPR

Other News:
Democrats grab key Wisconsin Senate seat in Tuesday’s special elections, Wisconsin Journal Sentinel
The Government’s Taxes on Citizens’ Free Time, The New Republic
Republicans Are Taking Voter Suppression to the Workplace, In These Times
Koreas to march under single ‘united’ flag in Olympic Games, BBC

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Upcoming Events

  • January 17, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • January 19, 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.
  • January 20, 12:00 PM — SD35 and SD37 Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 711 County Road 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
  • January 20, 1:00 PM — SD37 DFL Attendee Training, Anoka Public Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd., Blaine, MN 55434
  • January 20, 2:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Annual Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul or by phone. For call in information, please email cd3outreach@gmail.com
  • January 20, 2:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Westonka Public Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN
  • January 21, 6:00 PM — SD35 and SD37 Caucus Convener Training, Muslim American Center, 12175 Aberdeen St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
  • January 22, 6:30 PM — SD47 DFL How to Caucus, Large Conference Room, Norwood-Young America City Government Office, 310 Elm St W, Norwood-Young America, MN 55368. Presented by SD47 DFL Vice Chair Jim Weygand
  • January 23, 6:00 PM — CD3 DFL Congressional Candidate Forum, Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN.  More information here.
  • January 25, 7:00 PM — SD47 DFL Convenor and Greeter Training, Victoria Recreation Center, 8475 Kochia Ln, Chaska, MN 55386
  • January 26, 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.
  • January 27, 11:00 AM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Anoka Public Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd, Blaine, MN 55434
  • January 31, 2:30 PM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 211 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434
  • February 2, 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.
  • February 6, 7:00 PM — Minnesota Precinct Caucuses, more information here.
  • February 6, 6:30 PM — SD47 DFL Precinct Caucuses, CD3 Precincts caucus at Chanhassen High School. CD6 precincts caucus at Watertown High school.
  • February 7, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for this month’s location.
  • February 8, 7:00 PM — SD48 Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
  • February 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.
  • February 12, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • February 12, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • February 13, 6:30 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee followed by Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Lower Level, Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
  • February 13, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 1301 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
  • February 14, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420

In the Know: January 16, 2018

Governor Dayton:
Political Notebook: Dayton to unveil public works proposal, Post Bulletin
Dayton, Smith criticize ‘savages,’ Trump during MLK Day event, Duluth News Tribune
Dayton Calls for More Decency at MLK Day CelebrationKSTP

Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Kemps creates Purple Power ice cream for Klobuchar’s Vikings betValley News Live Continue reading “In the Know: January 16, 2018”

In the Know: January 12, 2018

2018 Elections:
The campaign to become Minnesota’s next attorney general is crowded, intense — and very much under the radar, Minnpost
McSally will run for Senate in Arizona, Politico
Rep. Darrell Issa to retire, handing Democrats another big pick-up opportunity in California, CNN

The Age of Trump:
Trump denies he used vulgarity to describe African countriesPioneer Press
Trump cancels trip to London, says he doesn’t like embassy movePioneer Press
Trump’s comments about ‘sh*thole countries’ are wildly popular with white supremacists, ThinkProgress Continue reading “In the Know: January 12, 2018”

In the Know: January 11, 2018

The Age of Trump:
Dreamers for a wall? Examining the possibilities for compromise in the immigration debate, Minnpost
Trump administration to allow states to require some Medicaid patients to work to be eligible, LA Times
Trump administration delivers favor to Florida GOP by removing state from offshore drilling plan, ThinkProgress

Governor Dayton:
Dayton touts accomplishments in addressing Iron Range meeting, Duluth News Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: January 11, 2018”