2020 Election
Democratic debate appears set for 10 candidates after Tom Steyer fails to qualify, NBC News
CNN announces details for climate crisis town hall, CNN
Trump’s net approval rating sinks in every battleground state, Axios
Sen. Johnny Isakson to resign at end of the year, Politico
Agriculture
This farmer lost $400k. See his warning to Trump., CNN
Iowa corn farmers to Trump: The government put us in ‘one hell of a bad situation’, The Hill
NORTH DAKOTA FARMER SAYS IF TRUMP ‘DOESN’T LOSE 100 PERCENT’ OF HIS FARM-BELT SUPPORT OVER TRADE WAR ‘PEOPLE ARE KIND OF CRAZY’, Newsweek
Attorney General Keith Ellison
AG Ellison ‘optimistic’ after Oklahoma opioid ruling, KSTP
VIDEO: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Speaks on Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma, KAAL
GOPers Urge High Court to Uphold Anti-LGBTQ Bias; Dems Beg to Differ, Advocate
Donald Trump
Deutsche Bank has Trump’s taxes — and loan applications cosigned by Russian oligarchs: report, Raw Story
Trump is facing 2 emoluments lawsuits: Here’s what to know, ABC News
Deutsche Bank tells court it has tax returns tied to Trump family businesses, The Hill
Barr books Trump’s hotel for $30,000 holiday party, Washington Post
Economy
U.S. Companies In China Get Caught In The Trade War Crossfire, NPR
Stocks whipsaw as investors watch yield curve, U.S.-China trade fight, Brexit, Marketwatch
Environment
Largest marine protected area in Atlantic Ocean will soon be official, National Geographic
Scientists studying effects of climate change, invasives in Minnesota — plant by plant, MPR
Nestle attempts to to pump 1.1m gallons of water per day from fragile US spring, Independent
DNR tweaks Minnesota deer hunt rules to check chronic wasting, MPR
What would the Earth be like without the Amazon rainforest?, USA Today
Governor Tim Walz
Walz supports independent audit of troubled state agency, KWLM
Gov. Tim Walz celebrates Military Appreciation Day at State Fair, KEYC
Healthcare
THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS NOW DEPORTING KIDS WITH CANCER, Vanity Fair
Sacklers Would Give Up Ownership of Purdue Pharma Under Settlement Proposal, NY Times
Immigration
DHS to siphon $155M in disaster aid to bolster immigration enforcement, Politico
‘Take the land’: President Trump wants a border wall. He wants it black. And he wants it by Election Day., Washington Post
Jason Lewis
MN State Sen. Defends Gleeful Prediction About Challenger ‘Chopping Up’ US Senator, Talking Points Memo
Minnesota News
Farmers’ Almanac winter prediction: ‘Worst of the worst’ for Minnesota, Star Tribune
Minnesota Sun editor Steve Gill jailed for blowing off $170K in child support, City Pages
Minneapolis needs to make drastic cuts to natural gas emissions, officials say, Star Tribune
How Caribou’s new CEO plans to stay competitive in the crowded coffee market, MinnPost
‘This Is A Public Health Emergency’: Wis. Company Cancels Contract With Water Gremlin After WCCO Investigation, WCCO
News of the World
Boris Johnson Moves to Shut Parliament to Push Through Brexit, Wall Street Journal
Poland’s Populist Government Has Declared War on the LGBTQ Community, Vice News
Queen approves UK government’s request to suspend parliament during crucial Brexit period, ABC News
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7, D)
Long hosts House agriculture committee leader on Missouri tour, Ripon Advance
Republicans
Former VA official ‘hand-picked’ by Trump to lead Florida GOP, Politico
Rep. Steve King Laughingly Says Muslims Should Be Forced To Eat Pork, Huffington Post
Trump, GOP fret loss in bellwether House special election, Politico
GOP woman running for House says social issues no longer matter, ThinkProgress
Republican racism is alive and well: Don’t be fooled by the GOP backlash against Rep. Steve King, Salon
Senator Tina Smith
Senators urge Wheeler to end abuse of SREs, Biomass Magazine
Sen. Smith staff host housing listening session in Brooklyn Center, Hometown Source
U.S. News
Trump calls Puerto Rico ‘corrupt’ as island braces for Tropical Storm Dorian, USA Today
N.J. school district considers not serving lunch to students who owe more than $20, NBC News
SAT Is Dropping Its ‘Adversity Score’ Meant to Level the College Admissions Playing Field, Time
Obama Unveils New Education Campaign On Redistricting Issues, Talking Points Memo
Facebook tightens rules for U.S. political advertisers ahead of 2020 election, NBC News
Exclusive: Falwell steered Liberty University land deal benefiting his personal trainer, Reuters
Upcoming DFL Events:
- August 28, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Visit the DFL booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Cooper St and Dan Patch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
- August 29, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Visit the DFL booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Cooper St and Dan Patch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
- August 30, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Visit the DFL booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Cooper St and Dan Patch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
- August 31
- 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Visit the DFL booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Cooper St and Dan Patch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
- 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
- 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Visit the DFL booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Cooper St and Dan Patch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
- 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 12 — Presidential Debate airing on ABC and Univision, more information 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 — Presidential Debate airing on ABC and Univision if necessary, more information as it becomes available
- September 14, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM — SD47 DFL members will be visiting Nickle Dickle Days in Waconia
- September 15 — SD47 DFL Blue Wav Rising Dinner, more information as it becomes available
- September 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- September 21 — State DFL Business Conference, Redwood Valley Senior High School, 100 George Ramseth Dr, Redwood Falls, MN 56283. More information as it becomes available.