In the Know: December 11, 2018

Attorney General-Elect Keith Ellison
Ellison’s agenda to focus on economic issues as Minnesota AG: ‘Our middle class is hanging on for dear life’, MinnPost

Climate Change
Michigan House panel approves oil pipeline legislation, Post Bulletin
The Arctic has lost 2.6 million reindeer over the past 20 years, Vox

Congress
The First Step Act, Congress’s criminal justice reform bill, explained, Vox
‘I wasn’t asking for permission’: GOP women put leaders on notice, Politico

Economy
The Golden Age of Rich People Not Paying Their Taxes, The Atlantic
Is the US economy on the brink of recession?, The Week

Eighth Congressional District 
Tilting at windmills: Nolan leaves congress every bit the idealist and fighter, Mesabi Daily News
Stauber’s first act: clear path for PolyMet, Mesabi Daily News

Farm Bill
Farm bill details released: What it means for Minnesota, from farming to food stamps, MPR

#GOPPowerGrab
Wisconsin shenanigans: Lame duck legislators’ ‘soft coup’, MinnPost

Minnesota Legislature
One in five Minnesota House members, staff have been harassed or witnessed it, Star Tribune
MN New House Republican Caucus member: it’s like being a Blue Dog Democrat. Er: no, Blue Stem Prairie
Taxpayers may be on hook $147K for lieutenant gov. lawsuit, MPR

Minnesota News
Minnesota House survey reveals sex harassment concerns at Capitol, MPR
Michelle Obama books Xcel Energy Center for her ‘Intimate Conversation’ tour, Star Tribune

News of the World
Putin’s East German identity card found in Stasi archives – report, The Guardian
Knives Out For Theresa May’s Whips Office As Her Brexit Plan Teeters On The Edge Of Collapse, HuffPo
Egypt bans sale of yellow vests in fear of gilets jaunes copycat protests, The Guardian

Trump
Trump to meet with Democrats about border wall, shutdown, KSTP
Kasich’s camp slams GOP effort to head off primary vs. Trump, Politico
Trump Boasts at Least 10 Americans Willing to Take Job As His Chief of Staff, NY Magazine

U.S. Representative Tom Emmer
Emmer, NRCC Start to Rebuild for 2020, National Journal

Upcoming DFL Events

  • December 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • December 11
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, location TBD
  • December 12
    • 6:30 to 9:30 PM — SD37 DFL Holiday Party, Crooners Lounge and Supper Club, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432. Appetizers provided. Dinner available for purchase. A suggested donation of $10 is asked, but all are welcome regardless
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420. 6:30 to 7:00 social time.  Meeting convenes at 7:00 PM.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
  • December 13
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
  • December 14
    • 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.
  • December 16, 2:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Muslim Caucus Meeting, Fillah Restaurant, 4301 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
  • December 17
    • 6:30 PM — Rep.-Elect Dean Phillips “Representation Begins with Listening” Town Hall, Oak Grove Middle School, 1301 W 104th St, Bloomington, MN
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • December 18, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Book Club, Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies, Party Room, 41 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55105.  Book to be discussed:  American Nations
  • December 19
    • 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Holiday Celebration, Nelson Residence, 15440 Boulder Pointe Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Bring an appetizer, dessert or beverage to share (no red wine, please). We’ll be honoring all our DFL candidates, their families and campaign members.
  • December 21
    • 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.
  • December 24 — Christmas Eve
  • December 25 — Christmas
  • December 26 through January 1 — Kwanzaa
  • December 28
    • 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.
  • December 31 — New Year’s Eve
  • January 1 — New Year’s Day
  • January 2
    • SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location TBD
  • January 3
    • First Day of Minnesota Legislative Session
    • First Day of U.S. Congressional Session
  • January 4
    • 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.
  • January 5
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD 33 DFL Central Committee Meeting. more information as it becomes available
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — NOTE CHANGED DATE SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • January 9
    • 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 — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
  • January 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • January 11
    • 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.
  • January 13
    • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, more info as it becomes available
  • January 14
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chamber, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • January 16
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345