In the Know: January 19, 2018

Governor Dayton:
More Minnesotans have favorable than unfavorable view of Dayton, Star Tribune

Senator Tina Smith:
Senator Tina Smith’s first two weeks in Washington, WDIO

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Lori Swanson: Why I sued the FCC for repealing net neutrality, MPR

Minnesota Politics:
Minnesota GOP board grants party chairwoman’s request for commission, Star Tribune
MnDot wants input on Corridors of Commerce projects, Star Tribune
Minn. Supreme Court upholds order to unlock phone with fingerprint as lawful, Duluth News Tribune

The Age of Trump:
Here’s How Trump’s Labor Department Quietly Gave Bosses Even More Power Over Their Workers, InTheseTimes
Trump Administration Tells Puerto Rico IT’s Too Rich For Aid Money, The Intercept
POTUS Steps to Forefront of Anti-Abortion Movement, CBS

Other News:
States take on feds to block repeal of net neutrality rules, Star Tribune
The Medicare drug policy war between pharma and insurers, Axios
A Year Ago, They Marched. Now a Record Number of Women Are Running for Office, Time

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

Upcoming Events

  • January 19, 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.
  • January 20, 12:00 PM — SD35 and SD37 Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 711 County Road 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
  • January 20, 1:00 PM — SD37 DFL Attendee Training, Anoka Public Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd., Blaine, MN 55434
  • January 20, 2:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Annual Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul or by phone. For call in information, please email cd3outreach@gmail.com
  • January 20, 2:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Westonka Public Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN
  • January 21, 6:00 PM — SD35 and SD37 Caucus Convener Training, Muslim American Center, 12175 Aberdeen St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
  • January 22, 6:30 PM — SD47 DFL How to Caucus, Large Conference Room, Norwood-Young America City Government Office, 310 Elm St W, Norwood-Young America, MN 55368. Presented by SD47 DFL Vice Chair Jim Weygand
  • January 23, 6:00 PM — CD3 DFL Congressional Candidate Forum, Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN.  More information here.
  • January 25, 7:00 PM — SD47 DFL Convenor and Greeter Training, Victoria Recreation Center, 8475 Kochia Ln, Chaska, MN 55386
  • January 26, 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.
  • January 27, 11:00 AM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Anoka Public Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd, Blaine, MN 55434
  • January 31, 2:30 PM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 211 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434
  • February 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.
  • February 6, 7:00 PM — Minnesota Precinct Caucuses, more information here.
  • February 6, 6:30 PM — SD47 DFL Precinct Caucuses, CD3 Precincts caucus at Chanhassen High School. CD6 precincts caucus at Watertown High school.
  • February 7, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for this month’s location.
  • 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 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, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420