Agriculture
LIVESTOCK-CATTLE FUTURES STUMBLE TO TWO-MONTH LOW AHEAD OF USDA REPORT, Successful Farming
Trump’s USDA Chief Thinks Farm Workers Are Overpaid, Mother Jones
Congress
Congress has welcome news for Americans saving for retirement, The Hill
DFL News
Why is Minnesota’s Democratic Party called the DFL?, StarTribune
DFL seeks to restrict party choice data, KARE11
Minnesota DFL Announces Support for Changes to Minnesota Primary Law to Protect Voter Privacy and Data, DFL.org
Donald Trump
Trump to become first president to speak at annual anti-abortion March for Life event,CNN
Trump now says he’s open to entitlement cuts, including Medicare, CNN
Lindsey Graham Bizarrely Defends Trump: ‘He Did Nothing Wrong In His Mind’, Huffington Post
Donald Trump and the moral decline of the pro-life movement, The Week
Donald Trump’s Impeachment
Republicans complain about the impeachment trial’s lack of new evidence while blocking new evidence, Vox
Trump complains about his defense team’s ‘Death Valley’ impeachment time slot, Politico
Democrats To Hold Final Day Of Arguments Before Trump’s Team Takes The Stage, NPR
Impeachment trial: House Democrats to spotlight what they say is Trump’s obstruction of Congress, CBS
Let them speak: Most Americans want witnesses in Trump impeachment trial, Reuters
Donald Trump’s Trade War
The US picked the ‘wrong time’ for a trade war with China, Hong Kong businessman says, CNBC
Economy
Here’s how the pay of CEOs of Minnesota’s biggest companies compares to their average workers, Minnesota Reformer
Global markets swoon as lethal virus in China spreads, Washington Post
Stronger Growth, but With Caveats, Predicted for Global Economy, New York Times
Stocks Climb on Optimism About Global Economy, Wall Street Journal
Our current economic boom is a mirage, and our politics are going to break it, Washington Post
Education
DeVos compares abortion rights debate to slavery, Politico
National teachers union sues Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for repeal of student protections, NBC News
Environment
Pelosi slams Trump administration’s new water rule: ‘An outrageous assault’, The Hill
WHAT THE NEW NAVIGABLE WATERS PROTECTION RULE MEANS, Successful Farming
‘Blatant manipulation’: Trump administration exploited wildfire science to promote logging, The Guardian
Can oil and gas companies help the transition to clean energy?, CNN
Trump ups mileage proposal, but it’s well below Obama plan, Associated Press
Governor Tim Walz
What’s in Walz’s bonding plan? Projects in St. Cloud and St. Joe, St Cloud Times
Walz promotes roads, bridges, innovation at Ag Expo in Mankato, Mankato Free Press
Gov. Walz includes 2 Shakopee projects in proposal for $2B bonding bill, SW News
Health
Pharmaceutical Executive John Kapoor Sentenced To 66 Months In Prison In Opioid Trial, NPR
China Halts Transportation Out Of Wuhan To Contain Coronavirus. Could It Backfire?, NPR
Immigration
The Trump administration’s new “birth tourism” policy, explained, Vox
9 parents separated from families return to children in US, Associated Press
Central American migrants meet with armed guardsmen at Mexico border, The Guardian
Labor
U.S. Union Membership Hits Another Record Low, Washington Post
Minnesota News
‘Solar honey’ emerging as a win-win for clean-energy proponents, beekeepers and farm owners, StarTribune
MyPillow inventor open to speculation about 2022 bid for Minnesota governor, StarTribune
Years after ‘ban the box’ became law in Minnesota, the state still asks applicants for boards and commissions about felony convictions, MinnPost
Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Minnesota River dredging operations could be left out of federal budget, SW News Media
Rep. Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
After three months in Minneapolis, Dalia Al-Aqidi wants Ilhan Omar’s job, City Pages
Rep. Ilhan Omar launches re-election campaign, StarTribune
Rep. Omar asks voters to ‘send her back’ for new term, MPR
Rep. Ilhan Omar joins calls for release of University of Minnesota student arrested in China, FOX9
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Democrats sue to overturn Minnesota ban on voter assistance, Associated Press
Senator Tina Smith
Smith, Klobuchar back bill to ensure funding for community TV operations, Brainerd Dispatch
University of Minnesota student imprisoned in China apparently released, StarTribune
Supreme Court of the US
Supreme Court Could Be Headed To A Major Unraveling Of Public School Funding, NPR
U.S. News
Hot mic catches Pence telling Netanyahu ‘He’s unstoppable’, NBC News
2nd coronavirus case confirmed in the U.S., CDC reports, NBC News
QAnon Supporters And Anti-Vaxxers Are Spreading A Hoax That Bill Gates Created The Coronavirus, Buzzfeed
Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections, NPR
Libyan man sentenced to 19 years in deadly Benghazi attack, NBC News
World News
Children as young as 6 are taking up arms in Mexico, Los Angeles Times
‘Too early’ to declare coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, WHO says, NBC News
The End Is Nigh: Doomsday Clock Reaches 100 Seconds to Midnight, Time
Coronavirus in China: Officials rush to build hospital in six days, New York Post
Iraq after Soleimani: What is the future for US troops?, BBC News
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to end U.S. military pact, NBC News
Upcoming DFL Events:
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- 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.
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- 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
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- February 5
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C120, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
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- 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
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- 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