Attorney General Swanson:
State finds no clear health impact from 3M chemicals in east metro suburb, Star Tribune
Governor Dayton:
Martin: Dayton’s public works proposal is a smart investment in out future, Inforum
Community clinics’ funding threatened, Dayton Warns, St. Peter Herald
How Gov. Mark Dayton wants to spend $1.5 billion on construction projects, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Elections:
Karla Bigham is Editorial Board’s pick in Minnesota Senate special election, Star Tribune
Minnesota Politics:
Letter: Get involved, Sun Thisweek
Anti-immigration gubernatorial candidate finds support at Republican caucuses, MPR
Daily Digest: Immigration an issue in governor’s race, MPR
Judge is considering dispute over MN’s Lt. Governor, KDUZ KARP
Critics React To Anti-Muslim Statements From Local Republican Leader, Voice of Alexandria
Daily Digest: Low turnout for GOP, new frontrunners?, MPR
Pawlenty quits lobbying job, will he run for governor?, The Daily Journal
DFL Rep. Thissen drops out of governor’s race, MPR
Despite Low Turnout, Leaders Emerge After Minnesota Caucuses, ABC
Representative Emmer
Democracy in danger? Is Emmer complicit?, Press & News
Representative Paulsen:
Erik Paulsen need not listen to his constituents. He was bought by someone else., City Pages
Senator Klobuchar:
DHP Welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar for Island Events, Big Island Now
Other News:
Pelosi Holds House Floor for 8 Hours in Defense of Dreamers, New York Times
Senate Leaders Reach Budget Deal to Raise Spending Over Two Years, New York Times
Republicans are completely reversing themselves on the deficit, Washington Post
Supreme Court’s conservatives appear set to strike down union fees on free-speech grounds, Los Angeles Times
George Bush: ‘Pretty clear evidence Russia meddled’ in US election, The Guardian
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- February 8, 7:00 PM — SD48 Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- February 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.
- February 10, 10:00 AM — SD33 DFL Caucus Data Entry, if you live in district and are interested in helping, email c.olson@dflsd33.org for more information.
- February 12, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
- February 12, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- February 13, 6:30 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee followed by Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Lower Level, Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
- February 13, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 1301 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
- February 14 — Ash Wednesday
- February 14 — Valentine’s Day
- February 14, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- February 16, 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.
- February 17, 10:00 AM — SD33 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meeting, Plymouth Public Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
- February 19, 8:00 AM — SD47 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meeting, Sun Room, Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
- February 19, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
- February 20 — First day of Minnesota Legislative Session
- February 21, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- February 23, 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.
- February 24 through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period