Days to the November Election: 251
2020 Election
GOP is accused of sending misleading ‘census’ forms, Los Angeles Times
Agriculture
Walz announces farm safety funding proposal, Marshall Independent
AG MARKETS STILL HAVE NO LIFE WEDNESDAY, Successful Farming
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Task force provides recommendations to reduce deadly police encounters, KSTP
Minnesota legislators introduce constitutional amendment to require a ‘quality public education’ for all students, Star Tribune
Congress
Congress braces for potential surveillance debacle after Barr briefing, Politico
Defense secretary faces grilling from Congress for diverting funding to border wall, CNN
DFL News
Separated from presidential pick, Minnesota caucuses focus on party-building work, Star Tribune
DFL caucus night brings a diverse crowd, Rochester Post Bulletin
Without presidential voting, Moorhead DFL Caucus ‘far less chaotic’ than 2016, Inforum
FARIBAULT DFL CAUCUS MOST DIVERSE ATTENDANCE EVER, KDHL
Interpreters crucial at East Grand Forks DFL caucus, Grand Forks Herald
Photos: DFL Caucus in Rochester, Rochester Post Bulletin
Donald Trump
Trump is reportedly furious that the stock market is plunging on coronavirus fears, CNBC
Donald Trump seems to know very little about the coronavirus, CNN
Trump’s DHS head has a brutal exchange on coronavirus — courtesy of a GOP senator, Washington Post
Trump Hires a College Student as Senior White House Aide, Slate
Economy
US new-home sales climbed 7.9% in January, Associated Press
Education
Minnesota schools face deficits despite budget increase, MPR
Environment
Nature makes children happier, science shows, CNN
How cutting your food waste can help the climate, BBC
Uncharted territory: Carbon dioxide expected to peak at levels last seen during Pliocene Epoch, NBC News
White House effort to roll back bedrock environmental law spurs strong opposition, The Hill
Governor Tim Walz
‘Prevent Future Tragedies’: Walz, Flanagan Announce $250K Funding Proposal To Increase Farming Safety, WCCO
Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak, MPR
Health
From allergies to declining business, warming winters affect everyday life, MPR
Immigration
Webb County, Laredo coming face to face with reality of border wall, The Texas Tribune
The Supreme Court could criminalize immigration advice and advocacy, The Hill
Sotomayor issues scathing dissent in Supreme Court order that could reshape legal immigration, CNN
Labor
Franchise Workers Lose Some Power to Challenge Labor Practices, New York Times
St. Paul teachers union sets March 9 strike date, MPR
Minnesota Legislature
Capitol preview: Upcoming budget forecast could define MN Legislature’s work this session, MPR
‘Mama on a mission’ pushes for farm safety funding after son’s death, Star Tribune
Legislators want to improve school bus safety. Star Tribune
MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Most Minnesotans open to refugees, MPR
Minnesota News
Minnesota poll finds broad support for new refugees, Star Tribune
Minnesota lawmakers consider a move to permanent daylight savings time, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Department of Health urges coronavirus preparedness, Fox 9
First Minnesota ‘housing scorecard’ finds greatest housing shortage in decades, Brainerd Dispatch
Rep. Angie Craig (CD2)
Craig: ‘The job’s not done’ when it comes to getting trade deals right, Post Bulletin
Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
‘This Is What America Looks Like’: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s memoir set to hit shelves in May, Star Tribune
Senator Tina Smith
Smith backs bipartisan legislation to improve credit union operations, Brainerd Dispatch
Supreme Court of the US
The US Supreme Court rules unanimously in a “curious” tax refund case, Quartz
The Supreme Court case that could end Roe v. Wade, explained, Vox
Trump, in India, Demands 2 Liberal Justices Recuse Themselves From His Cases, New York Times
Supreme Court Turns To Immigration With 2 Major Cases, NPR
Trade
Americans’ fears of foreign trade hits all-time low: Gallup, The Hill
U.S. News
‘Miracle on Ice’ captain Mike Eruzione regrets wearing a ‘Keep America Great’ hat at Trump rally, USA Today
Coronavirus pushes across Europe and Middle East, while U.S. prepares for outbreak, New York Times
Coronavirus triggers swift bipartisan backlash against Trump, Politico
World News
Hosni Mubarak: Egypt holds military funeral for ousted president, BBC
Toll rises to 22 in Delhi violence as Modi issues plea for calm, Washington Post
Why is Iran’s reported mortality rate for coronavirus higher than in other countries?, NBC News
In India, Trump hails no trade deal as a win, Politico
Upcoming DFL Events:
- Today through March 2 — Super Tuesday Presidential Primary Early Voting, more information here.
- February 26 — Ash Wednesday
- March 3
- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Minnesota Super Tuesday Primary, more information here.
- March 4
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55402
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — LOCATION CHANGE: SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, The Olson Home, 3415 Warner Ln, Minnetrista, MN
- March 5
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters’ Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings (Tentative), Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- March 7
- 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
- 1:00 to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Northtown Library, 707 County Hwy. 10 Frontage Rd, Blaine, MN 55434
- March 8 — Daylight Saving Time Begins
- March 9
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 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 10 — Purim and Holy
- 6:00 to 8:30 PM — SD44 DFL Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction, Under Pressure Brewing, 8806 7th Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427. Suggested donation of $15. Tickets available at the door or here.
- March 11, 6:30 PM — SD49 DFL Information Program: What Every Person Needs to Know About the Census, Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436
- March 12
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN55433.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED: SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- March 14, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD46 DFL Convention, St. Louis Park High School, 6425 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
- March 16, 7:oo to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
- March 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 18, 7:00 PM — Minnesota National Presidential Nominating Delegate Candidate Training, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. This will be a breakout from the CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting.
- March 19 — Spring Equinox
- March 21
- 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM — SD34 DFL Convention, Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
- 8:30 to 1:00 PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55391
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 Precinct Chairs Welcome Brunch, 3415 Warner Ln, Mound, MN 55364
- March 23, 7:00 PM — Gov. Tim Walz State of the State Address, more information as it become available.
- March 28
- 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD40 DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5889 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD50 DFL Convention, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
- April 1 — April Fools’ Day
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55402
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- April 2, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- April 4— SD37 DFL Convention, Teamsters Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434. Contact them for specifics and timing at petersengm@gmail.com.
- 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD45 DFL Convention, Cooper High School, 47th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD36 DFL Convention, Coon Rapids High School, 2340 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD44 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55391
- April 7, 7:00 to 8:30 PM – SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- April 9 through 13 — Passover
- April 9
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
- April 10 — Good Friday
- April 11, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM — Brooklyn Center DFL Endorsing Convention, Brookdale Library 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.
- April 12 — Easter
- April 13
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- April 15 — Tax Day
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- April 18
- 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM — SD49 DFL Convention, Valley View Middle School, Auditorium, 6750 Valley View Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55439.
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Convention, Orono High School, 795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake, Mn 55346.
- 12:00 to 5:00 PM — Hennepin County DFL Convention, Hopkins North Junior High School, Cafeteria, 10700 Cedar Lake Rd, Hopkins, MN 55305.
- April 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- April 22 — Earth Day
- April 23 through May 23 — Ramadan
- April 24 — Arbor Day
- April 25, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5869 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429.
- May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location to be determined
- May 6
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- May 7, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- May 9, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — CD3 DFL Convention, Park Center High School, Performing Arts Center, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55344.
- May 10 — Mother’s Day
- May 11
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, 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
- May 14
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- 7:oo to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Community Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345