Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota recoups $3.1 million in fraud, deceptive-marketing claims, Pioneer Press
Economy
How capitalism reduced diversity to a brand, Vox
Environment
A toxic crisis in America’s coal country, BBC
What is the Green New Deal and how would it benefit society?, The Guardian
Government Shutdown, Pt. II
Dispute dashes hopes on deal to avert shutdown, CNN
Governor Tim Walz
For Walz, Line 3 suit presents first big test of ‘One Minnesota’ philosophy, MinnPost
Gun Violence
Parkland Family Reflects On A Year Of Anguish And Activism, NPR
Immigration
California governor to order National Guard troops back from border with Mexico, NBC
Labor Movement
Denver Teachers Strike Over Base Pay, NPR
Minnesota Legislature
Protecting wild rice: The Minnesota Legislature has a chance to redeem itself, MinnPost
Minnesota schools may seek reprieve for cancelled classes, WCCO
Sweeping changes set for medical marijuana in Minnesota: Bill proposes more dispensaries, parental ability to administer, Brainerd Dispatch
Minnesota
Rochester begins year-long women’s suffrage celebration, Post Bulletin
ChangeMakers: Justice Alan Page and Paris Yarbrough, a legal legend and the next generation, MPR
28,818 guns for sale in Minnesota last year, no background checks required, City Pages
Packin’ up and heading north? Climate change is affecting Minnesota more than most states, Grand Forks Herald
Racial Justice
Blackface isn’t just about the racism in America’s past. It’s also about the racism in America’s present, Vox
Representative Collin Peterson
Peterson prioritizes CFTC reauthorization, pesticides, The Fence Post
Representative Dean Phillips
Talking Points: Dean Phillips cosponsors bill meant to meant to prevent future shutdowns, WCCO
Twin Cities
Ryan Cos. wins over neighbors with scaled-back plan for Ford site, Star Tribune
Upcoming DFL Events
- February 11
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- February 12, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- February 13
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- February 14 — Valentine’s Day
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
- February 15, 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.
- February 18 — Presidents’ Day
- 9:00 AM — DFL Senior Caucus Day on the Hill, AFL-CIO Capitol Office Building, 175 Aurora Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103. Registration at 9:00 AM. Program at 9:30 AM. Light breakfast and lunch available for a $5.00 donation. The event will focus on elder health justice
- February 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- February 22, 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.