2020
Focus group: Trump’s vulnerabilities with Minnesota swing voters, Axios
House Democrats’ offensive strategy in 2020 runs through Texas, Vox
Agriculture
U.S. Corn Yield Expected to Be Lowest Since 2012, Indigo Ag Says, Bloomberg
USDA DATA DROPS U.S. CORN MARKET 25¢ MONDAY, Successful Farming
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Ellison offers support to Liberians suing Trump, Inforum
Donald Trump
Border chief explains why there have been no ICE raids at Trump properties, Vox
This is how to respond to Trump’s conspiratorial lunacy, Washington Post
Scaramucci: GOP may need to replace Trump for 2020, The Hill
‘Using the Lord’s name in vain’: Evangelicals chafe at Trump’s blasphemy, Politico
Trump admin announces rule that could limit legal immigration, CNN
Economy
Stocks move lower as trade war anxiety lingers, USA Today
A Giant Factory Rises to Make a Product Filling Up the World: Plastic, New York Times
Oil rises 0.8% despite fears of a global economic downturn, CNBC
Environment
Trump Administration Weakens Protections for Endangered Species, Norkew Y Times
West Antarctica is melting—and it’s our fault, National Geographic
‘Ecological grief’: Greenland residents traumatised by climate emergency, The Guardian
Gore touts economic benefit for US in taking on ‘brunt’ of dealing with climate change, the Hill
‘Coal is over’: the miners rooting for the Green New Deal, The Guardian
GOP
Donald Trump’s week from hell: After the horrors of El Paso and Dayton, GOP is in full retreat,Salon
GOP Waits to See if Trump Will Protect It From the NRA Before Moving on Gun Laws, Daily Beast
Governor Tim Walz
‘I trust Minnesota to fix this’: Walz exhorts rally on gun violence, MinnPost
Gov. Walz Taps Jodi Harpstead To Be Commissioner Of Human Services, WCCO
Walz announces new vendor to replace MNLARS, KSTP
Walz Calls For Legislative Hearings On Gun Safety, Insulin, WCCO
Gun Violence
A Las Vegas security guard plotted attacks on a synagogue and an LGBTQ bar, the FBI says, CNN
Going home to report on a mass shooting was the hardest assignment I’ve ever had, CNN
Health Care
Covered California draws more insurers after state moves to bolster Obamacare, LA Times
Lindsey Graham promises Obamacare repeal if Trump wins and GOP takes back the House,Washington Post
Immigration
Trump Rule Targets Legal Immigrants Who Rely on Food Stamps and Other Aid, New York Times
Labor
Retired Teamsters wait for Congress to act on wobbly pension fund, Star Tribune
Minnesota Legislature
Jamie Long wants us to keep the pressure on, Southwest Journal
Minnesota lawmaker accused of sexual harassment could seek his old seat, Bring Me the News
MN Republicans to press for answers about DHS leadership turnover, overpayments to tribes, Pioneer Press
Minnesota News
Roseau feels the strain as Minnesota-Canada border hassles take a toll, MPR
Big delays expected in Minneapolis, north metro as more construction begins, KSTP
Minneapolis housing authority leads county in evictions, Star Tribune
News of the World
Thousands Of Protesters Storm Hong Kong Airport, Shutting Down Flights, NPR
US-China trade war leaves Europe as collateral damage, AP
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT JAIR BOLSONARO’S PLAN TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT: POOP LESS, Newsweek
Russia warns Google against election ‘interference’, CNN
Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Letter: Angie Craig brings focus to infrastructure, Prior Lake American
Political hopefuls ready for another ‘rainbow wave’ at LGBTQ candidate training in Minneapolis, Star Tribune
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7, D)
Peterson critical of EPA waivers, Montevideo American News
Republicans again hopeful in the Seventh, but Collin Peterson won’t be easy to vanquish, Star Tribune
Car crashes into Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store. The chocolate is fine., Pioneer Press
Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1, R)
Republicans cast about on guns, Trump’s rhetoric at town halls, Roll Call
U.S. News
U.S. Budget Deficit Already Exceeds Last Year’s Total Figure, Bloomberg
Barr cites ‘failure’ at NYC jail that held Epstein, says ‘co-conspirators’ should not rest easy, CNN
Tennessee to push for total abortion ban with sights on Supreme Court, CBS
Upcoming DFL Events:
- August 12 — Deadline for 2019 DFL Women’s Hall of Fame Women of Distinction and Rising Star Applications, more information here.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting — Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN.
- August 13, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Government Center, EOC (downstairs), 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN
- August 14, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 16, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 17
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD48 DFL “United in Diversity” Picnic, Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
- 2:00 to 4:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 18
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- 12:00 to 4:00 PM — Lions’ Park, Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN. Bring a dish to share and join them for community, candidates and fun!
- 2:00 to 4:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 19, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 21, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- August 22, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 24
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Stifungfest Craft Fair, 21 Main St E, Young America, MN 55397
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD50 DFL Brunch in the Park, Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431. Join them for food, fun and friendship with your neighbors.
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Based Door Knock, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340
- 2:00 to 4:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Based Door Knock, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340
- August 25, 3:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Summer Picnic, more information as it becomes available.
- August 31, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD48 DFL Southwest 5K Run/Walk, Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. More information and register here.
- September 2 — Labor Day
- September 3
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook pagefor this month’s specifics
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.
- September 4
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- September 7 — SD47 DFL at Steamboat Days Minnesota Made
- September 8
- 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Carver Steamboat Days Parade
- 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club meeting, contact them for more information.
- September 9
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, 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
- September 11 — Patriot Day
- September 12 — DNC Presidential Debate, more specifics as it becomes available
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- September 13 — DNC Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
- September 14 — SD47 DFL mingling at Nickle Dickle Day, Waconia, MN
- September 15 — SD47 DFL Blue Wave Rising Dinner, more information as it becomes available