In the Know: April 8, 2019

Agriculture
Socialism or savior? Some dairy farmers call for supply management to save industry, Politico

Climate Change
Global warming is shrinking glaciers faster than thought, Star Tribune

Congress
Three Minnesota congressmen actually vote against Violence Against Women Act, City Pages
McConnell’s hypocrisy on the courts, The Hill

Economy
More Minnesota companies are paying their employees to take time off for volunteering, Star Tribune
Minnesota Dairy Farmers Struggle to Find Workers, US News & World Report
I live in small-town Middle America. The idea that moving back here will fix our nation is wrong., Vox

Education
Betsy DeVos calls for more charter schools even as they spark investigations across the country, USA Today

Governor Tim Walz
Our view: it’s not too early to focus on 2020 census, Rochester Post Bulletin
Judge’s View: Waiting on Walz to return Duluth courthouse to full strength, Duluth News Tribune
Gov. Tim Walz’s administration says Minnesota roads may be OK now, but gas tax needed for future, Star Tribune

Health Care
The absurdly high cost of insulin, explained, Vox
Trump’s health care brain trust says no thanks, Politico

Labor Movement
It’s March Madness. Unionize the NCAA!, Workday Minnesota

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.

Delegates from Minnesota are selected according to its National Delegate Selection Plan, approved by the Democratic National Committee. Part of the process for approval includes a presentation of the draft plan for public commentary. The 30-day public feedback period is now open. [CLICK HERE] to provide input on the DFL’s National Delegate Selection Plan.

Minnesota Legislature
Guns, drivers’ licenses will be part of end-of-session budget negotiations, Star Tribune
Minnesota House votes to allow driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, The Hill
A Local Brand: First-term lawmaker steps up for area, Mankato Free Press
DFL bills aim to rein in teacher licensing changes, Star Tribune
Hapless Republican fights Lakeville’s Alice Mann on immigration, regrets it, City Pages

Minnesota News
Jurors’ implicit biases on the minds of attorneys in Mohamed Noor trial, Star Tribune
Minnesota Program Aims to End Veteran Homelessness, WCCO
The Innocence Project has new digs at the University of Minnesota Law School, Star Tribune
Ramsey County, Catholic Charities target top shelter-users for permanent housing, Star Tribune
Argosy’s demise may worsen Minnesota’s psychologist shortage, MPR
Minnesota ranked 4th best state for millennials, study says, KARE 11

News of the World
US declares Iran’s guard force a ‘terrorist organization, AP
Suspected Rhino Poacher Killed by an Elephant, Then Eaten by Lions in South Africa, Time
Secrecy behind Saudi nuclear talks infuriates Congress, The Hill

Representative Ilhan Omar
Man charged after threatening to kill lawmaker, CNN

Representative Jim Hagedorn
Letter: Ding! Here’s what really matters, Rochester Post Bulletin
Our View: Economy: Tariffs continue to take toll on farmers, Mankato Free Press

Trump
How border hardliners nudged out Nielsen, CNN
What we know about Mueller’s case against Trump on obstruction of justice, Vox
Chief of staff says Dems will ‘never’ see Trump tax returns, Mankato Free Press
Trump administration sabotages major conservation effort, defying Congress, The Guardian
Trump’s possibly illegal designation of a new acting homeland security secretary, explained, Vox

Wisconsin
An ICE detention center could be built in New Richmond, Wisconsin, Bring Me the News

Upcoming DFL Events

  • April 8
    • 6:00 PM — Train to Win Conference Call:  Communications and Social Media for Local Units. Contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for specifics.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 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
  • April 10, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
  • April 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — 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 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 — SD49 DFL Convention, more information as it becomes available
  • 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 more information
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it is provided to us
  • May 8, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr, Crystal, MN 55422