In the Know: April 11, 2019

Economy
The IRS tried to take on the ultrawealthy. It didn’t go well., Minnpost

Governor Tim Walz
Governor says state is ready for storm, KNSI Radio
As a charismatic communicator, Walz provides a sliver of hope that things can change in St. Paul, Crookston Times

Minnesota DFL News
The 2020 Democratic National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 13-16, 2020. Delegates to the Democratic National Convention choose the party’s nominees for President and Vice President of the United States.

Minnesota Legislature
DFL, GOP Clash Over Paid Family Leave Bill, WCCO
Elder advocates call for more funding for assisted living, McKnight Senior Living
Youth, lawmakers call for Minnesota Green New Deal, MPR

Minnesota News
Irwin Jacobs, wife Alexandra dead in murder-suicide, close friend says, Star Tribune
Howling winds, wintry mix through Thursday night; warnings update, MPR
White House says President Trump to visit Twin Cities area Monday, Star Tribune
Legalizing cannabis in Minnesota: a step toward racial and economic justice (by Corey Day), Minnpost

News of the World
WikiLeaks’ Assange arrested in London; U.S. charge unveiled, Star Tribune

Women’s Rights
A Texas bill would allow the death penalty for patients who get abortions, Vox

Upcoming DFL Events

• April 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• April 12, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• April 13, 1:15 to 3:30 PM — Stonewall DFL Monthly Board Meeting, Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Room 316, Saint Paul, MN 55103
• April 14
  • 12:30 PM — DFL Environmental Caucus Meeting, Forestry Center, Stine Conference Room, 175 University Rd, Cloquet, MN 55720
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more information.
• April 16, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Convention, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka MN 55305
• April 17
  • 6:30 to 8:00 PM — SD48 Town Hall with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Laurie Pryor and Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Business Meeting, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• April 19 — Good Friday
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• April 19 through April 27 — Passover
• April 21 — Easter
• April 26, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• April 27
  • 9:00 AM — SD49 DFL Convention, Ridgeview Elementary School, Auditorium, 9400 Nesbitt Ave, Bloomington, MN 55438. More information here.
  • 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM — SD34 DFL Framing Workshop, 12 6th Street NE, Osseo, MN. Lunch provided. More information and RSVP here.
• April 28, 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD48 DFL Road Rally Scavenger Hunt. Explore Eden Prairie and Minnetonka in two hours of zany educational fun ending in an evening of great food and conversation. More information here.
• May 1
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Room C102, Bloomington, MN 55420.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• May 3, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• May 5
  • Cinco de Mayo
• May 6 through June 5 — Ramadan
• May 7
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
• May 8, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
• May 9, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
• May 10, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.