Days to the November Election: 187
2020 Election
Polls Had Trump Stewing, and Lashing Out at His Own Campaign, New York Times
A Throwback Way to Win a Pandemic Election, The Atlantic
Biden campaign announces vice presidential selection committee, CNN
Agriculture
CHINA MAY MISS ‘PHASE ONE’ TARGET FOR U.S. FARM PURCHASES, Successful Agriculture
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota AG, Secretary of State reach agreement to expand access to voting, Walker Pilot Independent
Donald Trump
Trump erupts at campaign manager as reelection stress overflows, CNN
The Trump Administration Has Put Federal Workers at Coronavirus Risk, Senators Say, ProPublica
Special Report: Trump told Saudis: Cut oil supply or lose U.S. military support – sources, Reuters
Trump Threatens CNN Over Coverage Of Michael Flynn, Says Outlet ‘Should Pay A Big Price’, Talking Points Memo
Exclusive: Trump says China wants him to lose his bid for re-election, Reuters
As death toll passes 60,000, Trump’s team searches for an exit strategy, Politico
TRUMP’S 100 DAYS OF DEADLY CORONAVIRUS DENIAL, Mother Jones
Economy
Mortgage Servicers Trying to Steal Homes, Again, The American Prospect
30 million Americans have lost their jobs in 6 weeks, Vox
Environment
In fast-warming Minnesota, scientists are trying to plant the forests of the future, Washington Post
Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz to unveil what’s next for Minnesota after stay-at-home order, Star Tribune
Walz to announce more reopenings Thursday, Fox 9
Minnesota small-business owners want court to strike down Gov. Tim Walz’s closure orders, Star Tribune
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Walz, Congressmen Visit Worthington To Talk Safe Reopening Of Pork Plant, WCCO
Health
Trump Helps Health Insurers Swell Their Profits, The American Prospect
UnitedHealth Group CEO’s compensation more than doubled over last year, City Pages
States use coronavirus to ban abortions, leaving women desperate: ‘You can’t pause a pregnancy’, The Guardian
Internal ICE Reviews Of Two Immigrant Deaths Stoke Fears About COVID-19 Care, NPR
Immigration
Court upholds Trump’s coronavirus immigration ban, Politico
Lawsuit against Trump admin challenges denial of stimulus checks for those married to noncitizens, NBC News
Trump wants to use coronavirus aid as leverage to force blue states to change immigration policies, Vox
Labor
What Happens When the Workers Who Make Hand Soap Get COVID-19? They Protest., ProPublica
Minnesota News
Minnesota to pilot electric school bus program, KSTP
Minnesota abortion opponents sue over continued access during coronavirus pandemic, Pioneer Press
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Mosquito Control In The Time Of COVID-19, CBS Minnesota
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Congresswoman Angie Craig, Senator Smith Host DEED and SBA for Constituent Briefing, KYMN
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Rep. Peterson working with Ag Secretary to help hog farmers struggling with plant closures, KVRR
Governor, congressmen pledge worker safety, but few specifics about reopening Worthington pork plant, KSTP
Peterson Promises Indemnity for Depopulation in Next COVID Bill, Agweb
THREE PORK PLANTS ARE TOP U.S. PRIORITY FOR REOPENING, SAYS PETERSON, Successful Agriculture
Republicans
Iowa has a message for those reluctant to work at re-opened businesses, MSNBC
GOP prepares to hit the gas on Trump nominees, The Hill
Mitch McConnell’s coronavirus gamble, Politico
Michigan Lawmaker Apologizes for Wearing Apparent Confederate Flag Mask During Legislative Session, Time
Georgia’s Experiment in Human Sacrifice, The Atlantic
GOP-Led County Postures Over NC Guv’s Stay At Home Order And Quickly Retreats, Talking Points Memo
Senator Tina Smith
Judge blocks Trump from giving coronavirus relief for Native American communities to corporations, Salon
Senator Tina Smith has concerns about opening nation’s processing plants, KTOE
U.S. News
Liability shield for businesses emerges as new fight over reopening, The Hill
Trump calls newly released UFO footage ‘a hell of a video’, CNN
California governor to order closure of beaches and state parks amid coronavirus, USA Today
Dozens of Decomposing Bodies Found in Trucks at Brooklyn Funeral Home, New York Times
Trump unleashes tweetstorm about Michael Flynn, James Comey after new documents shared in criminal case, CNBC
Michigan court rules governor’s stay-at-home order does not violate constitutional rights, The Hill
World News
Russia’s coronavirus outbreak is getting bad. Putin says the worst is yet to come., Vox
Mumbai’s Historic Ramadan Food Bazaar Closes For The First Time — Due To Coronavirus, NPR
‘A near impossibility’: Experts doubt North Korea’s claim of zero coronavirus cases, USA Today
Trump says China’s handling of the coronavirus is part of a plot to make him lose reelection, Insider
South Korea Reports No New Domestic Coronavirus Cases, NPR
Upcoming DFL Events
With the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.
All DFL conventions will now be held virtually. If you were elected as a Delegate or Alternate at Caucuses, you will be hearing from your district with specifics. If you don’t, please check with the hosting organization.
- Today through May 4 — Minnesota Stay at Home Order
- Today through May 23 — Ramadan
- Today through May 4 — DFL Virtual Convention Balloting Window
- May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location to be determined
- May 6
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- May 7, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- May 9, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — CD3 DFL Convention, Park Center High School, Performing Arts Center, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55344.
- May 10 — Mother’s Day
- May 11 — deadline for certification of DFL local unit balloting results
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- May 14
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- 7:oo to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Community Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- May 18 — Last Day of the 2020 Legislative Session
- May 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- May 25 — Memorial Day
- May 30 -30 — State DFL Convention has now move to a virtual convention, more information as it becomes available.
- May 31 — Mandatory meeting for district-level DFL National Delegates, more information as it becomes available
- June 3
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- June 4, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- June 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.