Rep. Rick Nolan:
Grassroots resistance to ’55 clawback’ for older Minnesota Medicaid recipients seeks federal response, Duluth News Tribune
Rep. Collin Peterson:
Congressmen Peterson to meet with ‘Ikes’ on Monday, DL-Online
Minnesota Politics:
Albert Lea hosts DFL debate; 3 of 6 candidates seeking DFL nod for governor attend, Austin Daily Herald
Rep. Omar launches re-election bid ahead of second legislative session, MN Daily
The Age of Trump:
Trump promised to be LGBTQ-friendly. His first year in office proved it was a giant con, Vox
Staff stopping Trump from compromise with Dems to end shutdown: report, The Hill
Government Shutdown:
Schumer: Deal reached to reopen government, CNN
Shutdown’s Crux: Democrats’ Deep-Rooted Distrust of G.O.P. on Immigration, NY Times
Other News:
Fair Play: Antitrust in the Heartland, Bloomberg Law
Thousands of Minnesotans could face furloughs or work without pay as shutdown continues, Northfield News
Kentucky’s New Idea for Medicaid Access: Pass Health Literacy Course, NY Times
Houston Is Being Rebuilt on a Foundation of Wage Theft, In These Times
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- 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