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In the Know: August 16, 2018

36 days until early voting opens, Sept. 21
82 days until Election Day

2018 Election
5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primary, precinct-by-precinct maps, Star Tribune
Clashing views take center stage in governor’s race, Star Tribune
Pawlenty’s loss shows Minnesota’s GOP reluctant to coronate, Star Tribune
‘One Minnesota’ won in primary election, Star Tribune
Gentle start to governor’s race shaping up as a Trump proxy fight, MPR
Minnesota’s 1st District will be watched closely, nationally, MPR
Will high primary turnout signal a high turnout in November? MPR
All political eyes now on Minnesota’s 8th District, MPR
What the primary results tell us about the 2018 midterms, MPR
Primary results a warning about trying to predict 2018 elections, MPR
Political scientist analyzes election results around Minnesota, MPR
High turnout and a few surprised in Minnesota primary, MPR


Ellison, Keith
Keith Ellison addresses abuse allegations in a WCCO exclusive, WCCO

Health Care


Poll
CNN Poll: Democratic advantage grows in race for Congress, CNN

Trump
Hundreds of newspapers denounce Trump’s attacks on media in coordinated editorials, MPR
A unified word against attacks on the press, Star Tribune

Upcoming DFL Events

  • August 16, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 16, 11:10 AM — DFL Chair Ken Martin on WCCO Radio (AM 830)
  • August 16, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 16, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 16, 7:00 PM — CD3 Coon Rapids Campaign Office Grand Opening, 2923 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Join them for a great gathering of candidates and volunteers.
  • August 17, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 17, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • August 17, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 17, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 17, 7:00 PM — U.S. Sen. Tim Walz and Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson will appear on TPT’s Almanac
  • August 18, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 18, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 18, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 19, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 19, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 19. 3:00 PM — CANCELLED SD40 DFL Social and Fundraiser, 10406 France Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55443
  • August 20, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 20, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 20, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 20, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 20, 6:30 PM — CD3 Music for Change Fundraiser, Auditorium, Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369.  More information and tickets here.
  • August 20, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • August 21, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 21, 11:00 AM — TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Paulsen-Phillips Debate, this is a paid event ($60 per person for non-chamber members). However, WCCO Radio will broadcast and livestream the event.
  • August 21, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 21, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 22, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 22, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 22, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 22, 6:00 PM — Ethiopian Coffee Hour hosted at the DFL Field Office, 4407 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • August 23, 9:00 AM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 23, 1:30 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
  • August 23, 6:00 PM — CD3 Plymouth Campaign Office Staffing Help, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. For more information or to RSVP email mberman@dfl.org.
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