Attorney General Lori Swanson
Minnesota AG sues Virginia tax debt settlement company, Duluth News Tribune
Congress
“You can make anything a crime”: Republicans shrug at Trump being implicated in felonies, Vox
Paul Ryan’s Compromised Legacy, The Atlantic
Environment
Trump wants to roll back federal water protections. What will that mean for Minnesota?, MPR
As climate change bites in America’s midwest, farmers are desperate to ring the alarm, The Guardian
Minnesota Legislature
Soaring insulin prices cause Minnesota lawmakers to draft remedies, Star Tribune
Could legalized sports betting be coming to Minnesota sooner rather than later?, Minnpost
Senate GOP back in charge; DFL awaits Walz picks, MPR
4 Minnesota lawmakers seeking ‘refuge’ forge new Republican caucus, Pioneer Press
Minnesota News
At least 2 Illinois militia members accused in Bloomington mosque bombing to be tried in Minnesota, Star Tribune
Air Quality Alert issued for Twin Cities, central MN through Dec. 13, Fox 9
A warning lurks beneath state budget surplus prediction: not enough workers to go around, Minnpost
Mueller Investigation
Michael Flynn to Judge: Don’t Lock Me Up, NY Mag
News of the World
Tory Rebels Decide Brexit Not Chaotic Enough, Move to End May’s Leadership, NY Mag
Facebook among firms named on Myanmar human rights ‘dirty list’, The Guardian
250,000 refugees to be sent back to Syria in 2019 despite enduring ‘climate of fear’, Think Progress
Supreme Court
Kavanaugh’s Court begins its inevitable power grab with Kisor v. Wilkie, Think Progress
Trump
What does it take to become Trump’s chief of staff? Jared and Ivanka’s approval, Politico
Trump Steals a Page From Newt Gingrich, The Atlantic
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum
Key Democratic lawmakers object to Redskins stadium on federal land, Washington Post
Upcoming DFL Events
- December 11
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, contact their Chair for more information
- 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