In the Know: August 7, 2019

2020
Republicans’ Love of Guns May Cost Them Votes in the Suburbs, New York Mag
This Is What Brian Kemp Was Up to Before He Became Governor of Georgia, Esquire

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota lawsuit takes aim at family’s alleged role in opioid crisis, Grand Forks Herald
Minnesota, Dakotas attorneys general sign letter calling feds to lift regulations on opioid abuse treatments, Brainerd Dispatch

Business
The Donald Trump of St. Paul is in a Labor Dispute, Workday Minnesota
Apple stands in the global antitrust crosshairs, Politico

Donald Trump
White House to host online extremism roundtable after mass shootings, The Hill
Dan Coats’ Deputy Is a Widely-Respected Intelligence Professional. Naturally, Trump Wants Her Out, Mother Jones
Trump defends rhetoric after critics point finger over mass shooting, The Hill
Can the country come back from Trump? The R

Economy
We could be watching the end of an era of globalization, Star Tribune
What the Fight Over Means Testing Is Really About, The American Prospect
How Economists’ Faith in Markets Broke America, The Atlantic
Stocks slide as rate cuts stoke fear of an economic slowdown, Star Tribune

Environment
What I learned writing about climate change and the US south for a year, The Guardian

GOP
How The Great Replacement Theory Went From Extremist Fringe To GOP Mainstream, Talking Points Memeo
Rep. Kenny Marchant calls it quits, becomes 12th House Republican to retire, Washington Post
Why So Many House Republicans Are Retiring, And Why More Could Be On The Way, FiveThirtyEight
The Incredible Shrinking GOP, The New Republic

Governor Tim Walz
Walz presses Minnesota Republicans to hear gun bills, MPR
Fallout from U.S.-China trade war dominates Farmfest in southwestern Minnesota, Pioneer Press

Gun Violence
Trump quietly used regulations to expand gun access, Politico
Republicans to resist gun reforms in Minnesota, KARE11
Both Sides Of Minnesota Gun Debate Agree On Importance Of Being Vocal, WCCO
On mass shootings and why, for Trump, gun restrictions aren’t part of the solution, MinnPost

Health Care
HealthPartners will add Allina in Medicare health plans, Star Tribune

Minnesota News
Court puts key PolyMet copper-nickel mine permit on hold, MPR
In northeast Minnesota, a new pellet points toward steel industry’s future, Pioneer Press
Feds: Minnesota man tried to access Trump’s tax return, MPR

News of the World
Turkey to work with US on coordination of Syrian safe zone, The Hill
China’s envoys try to rally Europe to Beijing’s side on Hong Kong protests, Politico
India’s Looming Ethno-Nationalist Catastrophe, The New Republic

Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1, R)
Hagedorn visits Nobles County, citizens protest, Daily Globe
Rep. Hagedorn to host US Sec. of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in Mankato Wednesday, KEYC

Representative Tom Emmer (CD6, R)
5 Things To Know About The Top Republican Who Said Rich Jews Bought Congress, Jewish Journal

Senator Tina Smith
Smith optimistic Family Farmer Relief Act will benefit Minnesota farmers, KWLM

Trump Trade Wars
Chinese to halt U.S. farm imports, another blow for beleaguered farmers, Star Tribune

U.S. News
Why this law could be a bigger threat to Roe v. Wade than near-total abortion bans, Vox
Trump signs 2-year budget deal, Politico
The Fight Against White Nationalism Is Different, The Atlantic
Mulvaney Admits To Ulterior Motive For Suspicious Move Of USDA Experts, Talking Points Memo

Upcoming DFL Events:

  • August 7
    • 12:00 to 10 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387
    • 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 — CANCELLED SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • August 8
    • 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • August 9, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
  • August 10, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
  • August 11
    • 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
    • 10:30 to 11:30 AM — SD40 DFL Marching in the Long Lake Corn Days Parade, Willow Drive N and Watertown Rd, contact them for more information.
    • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
    • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Annual Picnic, Parker’s Lake North Picnic Shelter, 15500 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN. Bring your appetite for food and uplifting conversation with neighbors and your Representatives. Free event, family friendly.
  • 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
    • 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.