Climate
It’s time for Minnesota to lead again on clean energy, MinnPost
Congress
Emmer, Collin Peterson to hold joint town hall meeting next week in Melrose, Lakeland Broadcasting
Corporate Welfare
Amazon’s Decision To Pull Out of NYC Is a Massive Blow To Corporate Welfare, In These Times
New York Dodged an Amazon Bullet. Wisconsin Still Faces a Bazooka., Bloomberg
Amazon Will Pay a Whopping $0 in Federal Taxes on $11.2 Billion Profits, Fortune
‘Amazon isn’t bigger than New York’: meet the man who killed the deal, The Guardian
GOP
GOP Lawmaker Comments on Confederate Book Display, Hibbing Daily Tribune
North Carolina’s election fraud scandal is heading toward a dramatic resolution, Vox
There is No Such Thing as the Republican Party Anymore, CNN
Governor Tim Walz
Walz in his own words: an explanation of his Line 3 decision, Minnpost
Walz visits southern Minnesota city to see MNLARS’ software patch have successful debut, Duluth News Tribune
Labor Movement
The Denver teachers strike is over. They won., Vox
Minnesota
Alleged leader pleads not guilty to Bloomington mosque bombing, Fox 9
Red Wing nursing home files for bankruptcy, leaves employees without pay, Fox47
New corrections commissioner: Should ‘really mentally ill people be in a prison?’, MPR
IRRRB selects Metsa as new Deputy Commissioner, KBJR
Minnesota Legislature
2 proposals push to expand Northstar rail, SC Times
To make state’s schools safer, Minnesota lawmakers focus on student mental health, Star Tribune
Felon Voting Bill Moved in House; Blocked in Senate, Hibbing Daily Tribune
Minnesota legislators and student groups push for free college, Star Tribune
Representative Angie Craig
Craig launches health care listening tour, Shakopee Valley News
Senator Tina Smith
MN Senator ramps up efforts to decrease the costs of prescription drugs, KBJR
Supreme Court of the United States
Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns to Supreme Court, CNN
The Wall
Trump just declared a national emergency at the border, Vox
Even the conservative American Enterprise Institute thinks Trump is overstepping his authority with an emergency declaration for the wall, Minnpost
White House scrambles to find pots of money to use for wall, MPR
Trump
Poll shows most Americans trust Mueller over Trump, Minnpost
Trump Cabinet
Wife of top Trump official claims measles ‘keep you healthy,’ ‘fight cancer’, City Pages
Senate confirms William Barr as attorney general, MPR
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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 16, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — DFL Train to Win Conference Call: Community Conversations, presented by Alyse Maye Quade and Vicki Wright. Contact the State DFL with questions, Contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for specifics.
- 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
- 6:15 to 8:00 PM — Rep. Dean Phillips Community Conversation on HR 1, Little Theater, Hopkins High School, 2400 Lindberg Dr, Hopkins, MN 55305. Doors open at 6:15 PM, event starts at 6:30 PM.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- February 21, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — CD3 DFL Leadership Position Screening, Maple Grove Library, 8001 Main St. N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
- 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.
- February 23
- 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Listening Session with Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B), Westonka Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364.
- 1:30 to 2:30 PM — Listening Session with Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B), Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
- February 26, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — CD3 DFL Leadership Position Screening, Lunds & Byerlys, 13081 Rigedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- February 27, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — CD3 DFL Leadership Position Screening, Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies,8061 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- March 1, 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.
- March 2, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — State DFL Business Conference, Eagan High School, 4185 Braddock Trl, Eagan, MN 55123.
- March 5
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for more information
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, Room C, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- March 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- March 8, 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.
- March 10, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information
- March 11
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- March 12, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Business Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- March 13
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- March 14
- 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD49 Town Hall with Sen. Melissa Franzen, Rep. Heather Edelson, Rep. Steve Elkins, 4801 West 50th St, Edina, MN 55424
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 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.
- March 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Business Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 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.
- March 26, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.