Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota among 16 states suing to halt President Trump’s emergency declaration, Star Tribune
Census
Supreme Court to decide if 2020 census includes citizenship question, MPR
Congress
Emmer, Collin Peterson to hold joint town hall meeting next week in Melrose, Lakeland Broadcasting
Lawmakers React to National Emergency Declaration, Border Deal, WDIO
Letter: Emmer should stop defending Trump, ABC Newspapers
Congressman Hagedorn attends Brown County Republican Convention in Sleepy Eye, Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch
N. Carolina elections board weighs re-doing marred election, AP
Republicans Hope to Sway Voters With Labels That Demonize Democrats, New York Times
I owe how much? Americans shocked by impact of new tax law, AP
Filing set to open in special election to replace Stauber, Duluth News Tribune
Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz aims to invest in education, health care, communities, Star Tribune
Talking Points: Gov. Walz To Propose Higher Gas Tax In Upcoming Budget Proposal, WCCO
Walz poised to propose budget that reflects his values, MPR
First Lady Gwen Walz has influential voice in making policy, MPR
DNR confirms chronic wasting disease case near Brainerd, Walz announces funding plans, FOX9
Walz takes first ‘test’ with Line 3 decision, MNLARS failures exposed, Another test — the Walz administration’s biggest yet — is slated for next week. The DFL governor will present his first budget., Fargo Forum
From Winona to Walz’s office, Emmet Hedin is investing in places he owes something to, Winona Daily News
Guns
Illinois workplace shooting raises questions over gun permit checks, MPR
Health Care
Eveleth man delves into insulin price shock: $40 in Canada, $350 in the US, Duluth News Tribune
HealthPartners tried screwing Isaiah Breen… until he tweeted about it, CityPages
Labor Movement
Strike 2: West Virginia Teachers Walking Out Again, U.S. News and World Report
Minnesota
Minnesota asks Big Tobacco firms: Where’s the money?, Star Tribune
Minnesota officials alarmed by increase in pedestrian fatalities, MPR
New corrections commissioner: Should ‘really mentally ill people be in a prison?’, MPR
3 Minnesota schools to receive fitness center from national Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, Brainerd Dispatch
HCMC, North Memorial consider an alliance, Star Tribune
‘The innovation economy and its growth in this state is critical’: a Q&A with new DEED Commissioner Steve Grove, MinnPost
Minnesota Legislature
New push to get for children outdoors, KARE11
Legislature to consider ban of e-cigarette use indoors, KSTP
DFLers at the Capitol try to play catch-up with cities on paid leave, minimum wage, MinnPost
Legislative auditor: Agency leaders fell short launching MNLARS, MPR
Field reports: Minnesota lawmakers, hunters target CWD, Duluth News Tribune
Presidents Day becomes Sovereignty Day in Minnesota House, as Indian leaders are given the floor, Pioneer Press
Election dates set to fill Rarick’s empty Minnesota House seat, CBS3
Our View: Tobacco use of youth needs to be curbed, Mankato Free Press
Teachers union says Minnesota schools need $4 billion more — and the wealthy and corporations should pay, Pioneer Press
Cities hope for boost in state aid, DL-Online
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to boost LGA program, Austin Daily Herald
Minnesota Capitol Sees Change in Addressing Opioid Crisis, U.S. News and World Report
Minnesota spent $45.5 billion the past two years. Where did it go? Should we spend more?, Pioneer Press
Push on at Capitol to help English language newcomers, Star Tribune
Civics course for high-school students would be required under a Minnesota Legislature proposal, Pioneer Press
$184 million in state, local money again sought for Duluth medical district, Duluth News Tribune
Our View: Gun violence: Legislature must act to protect students, public, Mankato Free Press
Housing affordability crisis: Policymakers must be deliberate in fixing it, MinnPost
Rep. Angie Craig
Angie Craig holding town hall in Red Wing, Red Wing Republican Eagle
Rep. Dean Phillips
Rep. Phillips sponsors legislation to protect Liberian refugees, Insight News
Rep. Ilhan Omar
Why Ilhan Omar and Elliott Abrams Tangled Over U.S. Foreign Policy, New York Times
Robert Azzi: Ilhan Omar – it’s an American story, Concord Monitor
Trump
Andrew McCabe, ex-FBI deputy, describes ‘remarkable’ number of Trump-Russia contacts, MPR
Trump emergency declaration faces fights in the courts, MPR
Many presidents have declared emergencies, but not like Trump has, MPR
Trump Cabinet
Official: Deputy AG Rosenstein expected to depart in March, MPR
Interior Department’s push to limit public records requests draws criticism, MPR
Roger Stone apologizes to judge for controversial Instagram post, CNN
Upcoming DFL Events
- February 20
- 6:15 to 8:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER, Rep. Dean Phillips Community Conversation on HR 1, will be rescheduled for early March
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLINE DUE TO WEATHER. IF YOU’RE A MEMBER AND HAVEN’T RECEIVED THE EMAIL WITH SPECIFICS, EMAIL US AT INFO@DFLCD.ORG
- 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, 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Business Meeting, EOC (Lower Level), Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Registration opens at 6:30 PM. Meeting gaveled to order at 7:00 PM
- 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.