Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison discusses criminal justice system with students, Mitchell Hamline
Economy
New Wisconsin governor wants to renegotiate Foxconn contract, Pioneer Press
UnitedHealth CEO David Wichmann fears we’re coming for his riches, City Pages
Environment
Minnesota group ramps up court challenge to Trump rulings on Twin Metals mining leases, Star Tribune
Governor Tim Walz
Governor Walz visit Winona as part statewide tour, News8000
Gov. Walz says meeting with Presieent Trump on disaster aid “very productive”, KDUZ
In visit to Winona, Tim Walz attempts to garner support for budget proposal, Winona Daily News
Albert Lea, Austin mayors stress need to Walz for increased LGA levels, Albert Lea Tribune
Walz calls for collaboration in Duluth, Duluth News Tribune
Health Care
Measles is back because states give parents too many ways to avoid vaccines, Vox
Minnesota DFL News
NDSP – 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 Legislative Session
Why the GOP wants to cut Minnesota’s environmental spending, Minnpost
Lawmaker says shutdown possible, KNIS Radio
Letter: It’s time for Minnesota legislators to address affordable housing, Inforum
Competing priorities: Comparing the DFL, GOP and Walz education budgets, MinnPost
Minnesota News
U.S. Bank will overhaul 3,000-unit branch network, trimming up to 15%, Star Tribune
News of the World
North Korea Demands Removal of Secretary of State Pompeo From Nuclear Negotiations, Time
North Korea Test-Fires a New Type of Tactical Guided Weapon, Time
Mueller Report
Mueller report – live reading: Explosive document on special counsel’s Trump investigation set to drop any moment, The Independent
Barr walks away after he’s asked the most important question about the Mueller report, Vox
The attorney general just pre-spun the Mueller report for Trump, Vox
Here’s What Will Be Redacted in the Mueller Report
Confused about who’s who in the Mueller report? Start here., Vox
Democrats outraged as Trump team shapes Mueller report rollout, CNN
Will Rod Rosenstein Regret Defending Bill Barr?, The New Republic
Representative Collin Peterson
Congressman Peterson a surprise guest at Monday’s town hall, Detroit Free Press
Representative Jim Hagedorn
Rep. Hagedorn chose who to support, Mankato Free Press
Representative Tom Emmer
Emmer to host town hall at Becker City Hall, Hometown Source
Representative Pete Stauber
GOP congressmen pretend they watched wall construction at the ‘border’, Share Blue
Senator Tina Smith
Feds Recommend Colleges Clarify Financial Aid Offers, Inside Higher Ed
Trump
GOP CHALLENGER: TRUMP’S POLICIES ARE ‘HOAX’ AND ‘WALL’, Grand Rapids Herald Review
Combative Trump aims at Pelosi before Russia report, The Hill
Women’s Rights
Mississippi officials defend ‘heartbeat’ abortion law, Star Tribune
For 3 Minnesota congressmen who voted against women’s safety, the evidence gets more damning, City Pages
North Carolina Gov. Cooper vetoes ‘born-alive’ legislation, Star Tribune
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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
- 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.
- May 12 — Mother’s Day
- SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.