In the Know: April 9, 2019

Agriculture
The Final Battle in Big Tech’s War to Dominate Your World, The New Republic

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison hears about concerns from Broadmoor Valley residents, Marshall Independent

Economy
U.S. warns of new tariffs on Europe over Airbus subsidies, MPR
CorePower comes under fire for low instructor pay, pushing pricey teacher training programs, Star Tribune
CVS to offer same-day prescription delivery vie Target-owned Shipt, Star Tribune

Education
Sartell school board votes down budget cut proposal, St. Cloud Times
Huffman, 12 other parents to plead guilty in college scheme, Star Tribune

Environment
Alabama schools close after tornado damage, severe weather, AL.com
Climate change could make Duluth America’s premier destination, City Pages

Governor Tim Walz
Walz administration renews challenge to Line 3 oil pipeline, St. Cloud Times
Gov. Walz listens to Minnesotans, Hutchinson Leader
Governor proposes $240M over two years for agriculture needs, Echo Press

Health Care
New York City declares emergency over measles as cases double in two months, The Guardian

Labor Movement
Is Mexico on the Brink of a Labor Revolution?, The New Republic

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
Minnesota DFLers look to corporations for more school money, but tax breaks for most families, Star Tribune
MN Democrats say targeting tax shelters would add $1.2 billion in revenue, Pioneer Press
House DFLers unveil higher education budget, support tuition freeze, Brainerd Dispatch
Renter’s rights bill passes Legislative hurdle, Minnesota Daily

Minnesota News
Blizzard warnings issued for ‘potentially historic’ snowstorm in Minnesota, Bring Me The News
As the tax filing deadline looms, what’s the latest with tax conformity in Minn.?, MPR
Minnesota Court of Appeals: State can enforce law that favors burning trash over landfilling, Star Tribune
Stillwater tries to tax residents — while giving a country club a break, City Pages

News of the World
This is a pivotal week for Brexit. Here are four ways it could end., The Washington Post

Senator Tina Smith
Tina Smith pushes for financial aid transparency, Minnesota Daily

Trump
Conservatives push Kris Kobach for Homeland Security head, Star Tribune
Trump’s DHS purge floors Republicans, The New Republic
Trump Replacing Secret Service Director After Mar-a-Lago Breach, NPR
Will John Roberts Let Trump Hide His Tax Returns Forever?, The New Republic

Upcoming DFL Events

  • 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 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 — 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