In the Know: January 23, 2020

Agriculture
Minnesota lost more than 300 dairy farms in 2019 for second year in a row, KARE11
SECRETARY PERDUE UNSURE WHEN THIRD MFP PAYMENT WILL HIT MAILBOXES, Successful Farming

Donald Trump
Trump Jabs Democrats With Bizarre Brag: They Don’t Have The Material We Have, Huffington Post
Trump sets record for tweets as president on day House makes impeachment case, The Hill
Trump impeachment defense lawyers Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz share disturbing problem, NBC News

Donald Trump’s Impeachment
Trial highlights: Democrats roll out case as senators fidget, Associated Press
Hakeem Jeffries: Impeachment Manager Is Democrats’ Messaging Guru, New York Times
Trump tapes help incriminate the President at his own trial, CNN
What to Watch For in Trump’s Impeachment Trial on Thursday, New York Times

Donald Trump’s Trade War
China Poised to Buy More From U.S., at the Expense of U.S. Allies, New York Times

Economy
Climate Change Could Cause the Next Financial Meltdown, New York Times
US weekly jobless claims increase less than expected, CNBC

Education
Supreme Court Could Be Headed To A Major Unraveling Of Public School Funding, NPR
Minneapolis Public Schools’ Comprehensive District Design Plans bring emotions to the forefront, KARE11

Environment
Trump Removes Pollution Controls on Streams and Wetlands, New York Times
The Energy 202: Trump made nearly 500 false or misleading claims about the environment while in office, Washington Post
US drinking water contamination with ‘forever chemicals’ far worse than scientists thought, The Guardian

Governor Tim Walz
The Walz administration is proposing to spend $2.6 billion in state construction spending. Is that too much — or too little?, MinnPost
Gov. Walz, volunteers gather for statewide effort to count Minnesotans experiencing homelessness, KSTP

Health
The Supreme Court may have saved Trump from himself on Obamacare, Washington Post

Immigration
U.S. to impose visa restrictions for pregnant women, NBC News
Immigrant Kids Were Restrained to Chairs With Bags Over Their Heads at a Juvenile Hall in Virginia, Mother Jones
ICE Dangerously Lowered Its Standards for Immigrant Detention Centers and Hoped You Didn’t Notice, Rolling Stone

Minnesota Legislature
Minn. Ag Expo returns with legislation and innovation updates for farmers and businesses, KEYC
LAWMAKERS TOUR ST. CLOUD, KNSI

Minnesota News
A change in leadership for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, MPR News
Minneapolis parks board settles with detained Somali teens, KARE 11
Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis minimum wage, MPR News

Senator Amy Klobuchar
VIDEO: Sen. Klobuchar says Republicans should remember they serve the people, not the president, MSNBC

Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Tina Smith: Proposed impeachment rules ‘seem designed to deliver a fast acquittal’, MPR

U.S. News
Utah bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ children, NBC News
How Baltimore Is Experimenting Its Way Out of the Food Desert, Politico
Greta Thunberg: US treasury chief attacks activist, BBC

World News
China quarantines 20 million people in 3 cities; coronavirus vaccine could be 3 months away, USA Today
University of Minnesota student jailed in China over tweets, Axios
Wuhan, Center of Coronavirus Outbreak, Is Being Cut Off by Chinese Authorities, New York Times
World leaders gather for Holocaust commemoration, 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, NBC News

Upcoming DFL Events:

  • Today through March 2 — Super Tuesday Presidential Primary Early Voting, more information here.
  • January 23, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Cocktails and Conversation: Changes in Precinct Caucuses and Presidential Primary, Unmapped Brewing Company, 14625 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • January 25
    • 9:00 to 10:30 AM — CD3 DFL National Delegate Selection Training, Ridgedale Library, Robert H. Rohlf Room, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305.
    • 9:30 to 10:30 AM — DFL Train to Win Call:  Caucus and Convention Training, contact us at info@dfl3cd.org for specifics.
  • January 26, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD46 DFL Meet Up:  Our Environment-The Crisis and Constructive Actions, Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies, 663 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
  • January 28, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Maple Plain Library, 5184 Main St E, Maple Plain, MN 55359.
  • February 1, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Ridgedale Library, Ladyslipper Room, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305.
  • February 2 — Groundhog Day
  • February 4
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM —  SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters’ Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • February 5
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C120, Kennedy  High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM —SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • February 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City  Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
  • February 7, 8:00 to 10:00 PM — New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Debate, view on ABC’s platforms
  • February 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 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
  • February 11 — Minnesota Legislative Session Starts
  • February 13
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 5533
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • February 14 — Valentine’s Day
  • February 15, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training Make Up, Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
  • February 17 — Presidents’ Day
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
  • February 19
    • 5:30 to 8:00 PM — SD37 DFL Caucus and Convener Training, Jonsville Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • 8:00 to 10:00 PM — Democratic Presidential Debate in Las Vegas, NV, watch on the NBC and MSNBC platforms
  • February 22, 1:00  to 3:00 PM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 707 County Hwy. 10 Frontage Road, Blaine, MN 55434.
  • February 25 — Mardi Gras
    • 7:00 t0 9:00 PM — Minnesota DFL Precinct Caucuses, 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 — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • 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 — Pruim and Holi
  • 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 too 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • 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 Meting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600  Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 19 — Spring Equinox
  • March 21
    • 9:00  to  12:00  PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 Precinct Chairs Welcome Brunch, 3415 Warner Ln, Mound, MN 55364
  • March 28, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD40 DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5889 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429