In the Know: February 28, 2018

Age of Trump:
Hope Hicks Acknowledges She Sometimes Tells White Lies for Trump, New York Times
Kushner’s overseas contacts raise concerns as foreign officials seek leverage, Washington Post
Knowing Russia intends to hack Midterms, GOP fires key election official battling cyber attacks, Daily KOS

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton school safety plan to focus on money, mental health, MPR News

Minnesota Legislature:
Little-known rule prompts unexpected gun-control hearing at Capitol this week, Pioneer Press
State, GOP lawmakers clash over MNLARS funding, KFGO
Lawmakers question MNLARS costs, while staff say money is needed immediately, Star Tribune
Sen. Tom Bakk Invites Delta Air Lines to Minnesota Amid Gun Debate, KQDS

Representative Keith Ellison:
Ellison Grows Frustrated When Fed Chair Won’t Answer Questions About DACA, Washington Free Beacon

Senator Tina Smith:
Smith’s staff will be on hand to answer questions Saturday, Austin Daily Herald

Minnesota Politics:
Supreme Court hearing Minnesota polling place apparel case, Post Bulletin
Stickin’ it to the union: What the Janus case means for organized labor in Minnesota, MinnPost
The girl bosses behind Girls United MN, Lakeshore Weekly News
Best States Rankings (MN Ranks #2), US News & World Report
Stewart Mills mulls ‘hard data,’ says no to a third run for Congress, Star Tribune

Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.

Upcoming Events

  • Today through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period
  • February 28 — Erev Purim
  • March 1 — Holika Dahana
  • March 1 — Purim
  • March 2, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • March 3 — SD34 DFL Convention, Maple Grove Senior High School Auditorium, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, mN 55369
  • March 3, 9:00 AM — SD36 DFL Convention, Jackson Middle School, 6000 109th Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316
  • March 3, 9:00 AM — SD50 DFL Convention, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
  • March 3, 11:00 AM — SD33 DFL Precinct Chair and Vice Chair Welcome Bruch. If you were elected Caucus night in SD33 as a precinct chair or vice chair, you should have received an invitation. If you didn’t, please contact c.olson@dflsd33.org for details.
  • March 6, 7:00 PM — UPDATE:  no SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting this month
  • March 6, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for this month’s location.
  • March 6, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
  • March 7, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, locations vary.
  • March 8, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 9, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • March 10, 10:00 AM — SD37 DFL Convention, CHANGE OF LOCATION: Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
  • March 11 — SD46 DFL Convention, more information as it is made available to us
  • March 12, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 12, 7:00 PM  — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN