Attorney General-Elect Keith Ellison
Election behind him, AG Ellison hits the road, Mesabi Daily News
Budget Surplus
Minnesota projects $1.5 billion surplus, Star Tribune
Climate Change
The EPA is lifting greenhouse gas limits on coal power plants, Vox
First week of U.N. climate talks saw coal cages, coal sponsors, and coal-polluted air, Think Progress
Economy
Trump advisers fear 2020 nightmare: A recession, Politico
The Corruption from Tariffs on Prescription Drugs, Beat the Press
Gas prices fall to lowest of the year in North Dakota, Minnesota, nation, Grand Forks Herald
The Democrats Need a Clear Economic Vision. Here’s Where to Start., In These Times
Here’s Why OPEC Can’t Control Oil Prices Anymore, NY Mag
Governor Mark Dayton
Mark Dayton: ‘This isn’t how I planned on going out as governor’, Pioneer Press
Healthcare
People dumped off Medicare Cost plans frustrated, angry, MPR
#GOPPowerGrab
Wisconsin Republicans are trying to erase their 2018 loss, CNN
Shenanigans in Wisconsin, Michigan prove we need to kill lame ducks, Chicago Tribune
Minnesota
Did LBJ want Nixon to beat Humphrey?, MinnPost
Minneapolis
Aid workers, others at Minneapolis homeless camp say they are fearful, Star Tribune
In reversal, judge allows vote on Minneapolis 2040 plan, Star Tribune
Mueller Investigation
Trump launches Twitter offensive before Mueller filings on Russia inquiry, The Guardian
News of the World
Merkel bows out to applause as CDU prepares to vote on successor, The Guardian
Thousands of women and girls being trafficked from Myanmar to China, The Independent
Bolsonaro abolishes human rights ministry in favour of family values, The Guardian
Rep. Ilhan Omar
Right-wing pastor said Congress is becoming ‘an Islamic republic,’ so Ilhan Omar shut him down, Think Progress
Senator Tina Smith
Farm bill focuses on improved trade and expanded broadband, Sen. Smith says, Duluth News Tribune
St. Paul
St. Paul budget deal pares levy increase to 10.5%, adds 9 new police officers, Pioneer Press
St. Paul might ban pet stores from selling cats and dogs, to counter ‘mills’, Pioneer Press
Trump
Trump’s ties to the Russian mafia go back 3 decades, Vox
Trump to nominate William Barr as attorney general, Politico
William Barr helped establish mass incarceration. Now Trump wants him as attorney general., Vox
Upcoming DFL Events
- Today through 10 — Chanukah
- December 7
- Pearl Harbor Day
- 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.
- 5:30 to 7:30 PM — SD50 DFL Party, David Fong’s Restaurant, 9329 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
- December 8
- 8:30 AM — Registration opens for the DFL State Central Committee meeting at the Mankato West Senior High School, 1351 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56011
- 10:30 AM — Community Caucuses and Outreach Organizations and Keeping Your Activists Involved training sessions prior to the DFL State Central Committee Meeting, Mankato West Senior High School, 1351 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56011
- 12:00 PM — DFL State Central Committee Meeting will be gaveled to order at the above location
- December 9
- 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club meeting, more information as it becomes available
- 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 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 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.