Attorney General Keith Ellison
New black leaders in Minnesota bring message of hope to Stillwater prisoners, Attorney general, St. Paul mayor and Public Safety head visited Stillwater., Star Tribune
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison creating task force on drug prices, Star Tribune
White House to set up panel to counter climate change consensus, officials say, Washington Post
Republicans Have Been Smearing Democrats As Socialists Since Way Before You Were Born, Yahoo
Dems move toward first vote to crack down on gun violence, Politico
‘Accomplices in oppression’: 14 new members of Congress demand Apple and Google remove Saudi government app that lets men control women’s movements, Insider
Minnesota congressman: It’s a good time to get into dairy, St. Cloud Times
House Democrats out-raise Republicans one month into new Congress, Washington Examiner
A bright spot in dark times: Congress advances a major public-lands package, MinnPost
Re-build the wall? Dems see opportunity, danger in Midwest, AP
Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz condemns lawmaker for saying gun control advocates should be ‘stomped on and run over’, Pioneer Press
Gas tax hike? How high? Debate begins over how much Minnesotans should pay at the pump, Star Tribune
Walz appointed to President’s Council of Governors, Austin Daily Herald
Governor seeks additional funding for several agriculture programs, Faribault Daily News
UPDATE: Walz Declares Peacetime State of Emergency and Orders National Guard to Help with Stranded Motorists, KAAL
Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed DNR budget includes $4.75 million to fight CWD, Star Tribune
Minnesota
Wind energy, tax breaks sought to bring Google to Becker, Minn., MPR
‘So many people are dying’: Rural Minnesotans struggle to access opioid addiction treatment,MinnPost
Hundreds find emergency shelter after blizzard in southern Minnesota, Star Tribune
Northern Minnesota: a hot-spot for cold weather car testing, Star Tribune
St. Paul landlords can shave 40% off of property taxes – if they keep rents affordable, Pioneer Press
Defining the crime problems: New state law enforcement officials learn about area opioid abuse, violence against Indigenous women, Bemidji Pioneer
Minnesota to become a 2020 ‘Super Tuesday’ primary state, Star Tribune
‘I Don’t Have Any Other Home’: Thousands Of Minnesota Liberians Fear Deportation, WCCO
Bar Buzz: SCOTUS loss could cost $1.29M, Minnesota Lawyer
Laura Loomer and Jacob Wohl came to Minneapolis for God knows what reason, CityPages
With covenants, racism was written into Minneapolis housing. The scars are still visible., MinnPost
No recording allowed at trial of former Minneapolis officer, Star Tribune
Buried under 5-foot drifts, I-35, I-90 remain closed in southern Minnesota, Star Tribune
Melvin Carter’s Cabinet is most diverse in St. Paul history. Here’s who they are — and what the highest paid make, Pioneer Press
The Latest: MnDOT still working to clear roads, sheriffs issue warning, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Minnesota Legislature
Dan Sparks: Governor’s budget puts Minnesota first, Albert Lea Tribune
Her husband was not convicted of drugging and raping her – because it is still legal in Minnesota, One woman’s trauma is pushing state lawmakers to repeal what is known as the marital rape exception., Star Tribune
Minnesota Rep. proposes bill to crack down on fake hate crimes, City Pages
Hundreds rally at Minnesota Capitol against proposed gun-control laws, Star Tribune
Federal money for election security again tied up in Minnesota Legislature, Pioneer Press
Student, union, faith and business groups back train extension to St. Cloud, St. Cloud Times
Educators, administrators, students testify to unique educational needs of Greater Minnesota school districts, The Globe
DFL lawmakers tout signs of compromise at town hall, Mankato Free Press
Minnesota, it’s high time for paid medical leave, Star Tribune
Chronic wasting disease in deer demands swift action, Star Tribune
Investing in transit for future generations, Lillie News
Minnesota lawmakers hear calls to extend Northstar rail to St. Cloud, Star Tribune
MN Capitol notebook: The budget fights begin, ‘early win’ faces turmoil in St. Paul, Duluth News Tribune
Legislature split on claiming election grants, Star Tribune
Proposed tax on hybrid, electric cars would make Minnesota’s the highest in the nation, CityPages
Why a fight at the Minnesota Capitol over election security money doesn’t bode well for a productive legislative session, MinnPost
Democrats say Republicans are delaying election security money, MPR
MN Republican Cal Bahr wants gun control advocates ‘stomped on and run over’, CityPages
Minnesota House agrees: Spousal rape counts as criminal sexual conduct, CityPages
Why Minnesota legislators are so worried about the state’s farmers, MinnPost
Representative Angie Craig
Angie Craig hosts monthly town hall meeting in Red Wing, Fox47
Representative Collin Peterson
Peterson visits East Grand Forks, pledges to work on diversity, veterans’ issues, Grand Forks Herald
Reresentative Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar in Tampa raising humanitarian aid for Yemen, WMNF
The Bulwark’s Ilhan Omar ‘rumor’ shut down by glorious Andrea Jenkins tweet, CityPages
White Privilege and Black Power: Ilhan Omar Checks Elliott Abrams, Charleston Chronicle
Learning in Leech Lake: Sen. Smith, tribal and school officials meet at Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig, Bemidji Pioneer
Trump
Ex-Trump campaign staffer files sexual misconduct lawsuit against president, The Guardian
The Trump administration wants to help LGBTQ people abroad. Maybe it should start at home., Washington Post
What to expect from this week’s Trump-Kim summit? It’s not clear that even Trump’s advisers know, MinnPost
Donald Trump accuses Spike Lee of ‘racist hit on your president’, The Guardian
Court records reveal a Mueller report right in plain view, AP
Trump Jr: Feds using “Stalinist’ tactics against family, The Economic Times
Worker visas in doubt as Trump immigration crackdown widens, Rochester Post-Bulletin
U.S.
Judge Rules Male-Only Draft Violates Constitution, NPR
How to Fight Sex Trafficking, Don’t be shocked by the arrest of Robert Kraft. Sex businesses are often hiding in plain sight, and their customers are not who you think., Politico
Community Voices: Is one person, one vote the real law in America?, Savage Pacer
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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
- 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 16, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Main Commons, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
- 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
- March 29, 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.