In the Know: February 22, 2019

Governor Tim Walz
Walz seeks $100 million more for MNLARS by 2021, FOX9
One-On-One: Gov. Walz Talks Legalizing Marijuana, Mining & Infrastructure, FOX21
Amid questions about equity grants, Walz administration focusing on different ways to address disparities in Minnesota, MinnPost
Gov. Tim Walz proposes tougher oversight of Minnesota facilities for vulnerable adults, Star Tribune
How Gov. Walz’s health care buy-in plan works, MPR

Minnesota
Lourey outlines rural, mental health care initiatives in Cloquet, KBJR
Metro Transit unveils first electric bus, KARE11
Metro Transit rolls out its first electric bus ahead of June debut, Star Tribune
Minnesota school districts digging out from chaos brought on by cancellations, Star Tribune
St. Paul student aim to put teeth into ethnic studies, Star Tribune
Law center says 12 hate groups in Minnesota; US level highest in 2 decades, Pioneer Press
ChangeMakers: Angela Conley changing the system from inside, MPR

Minnesota Legislature

Laying the tracks for the future of Northstar in St. Cloud, St. Cloud Times
Prep work to extend Northstar rail seeks $7.35 million in St. Cloud rep’s bill, St. Cloud Times
How can Minnesota keep its clout? MN lawmaker calls for $2.5 million solution, Grand Forks Herald
Q&A with Minnesota Rep. Laurie Pryor: Roads, health and guns, Eden Prairie News
Legislators address Crosslake loon center funding, other issues, Brainerd Dispatch
UMN may see new training program for teachers of blind students, Minnesota Daily
Linda Clark tells her story as local Liberians plan Friday rally for ‘DED Awareness’ at the state Capitol, MinnPost
Democrats say Republicans are delaying election security money, MPR
Push resumes to grant Minnesota driver’s licenses to immigrants in U.S. illegally, Star Tribune
Minnesota House Votes To Eliminate ‘Marital Rape Exception’, WCCO
Legislature should fix state’s flawed probation system to focus resources, better assist ex-offenders’ return to society., Star Tribune

Representative Angie Craig
Angie Craig holding town hall in Red Wing, Red Wing Republican Eagle
Letter: Was it any surprise?, SunThisWeek
Letter: Thankful for town hall meetings, SunThisWeek

Trump
Mueller could tell all in last major court filing in Paul Manafort’s case, CNN

Upcoming DFL Events

• 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
• 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
  • 6:30 to 8:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters Hall, 9422 Ylysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
  • 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
  • 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Maple Grove Library, Room #107, 8001 Main St, Maple Grove, MN
  • 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 Central Committee 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
  • 6:00 to 8:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Davanni’s Meeting Room, 8061 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
• March 27, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Lunds & Byerlys Meeting Room, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305