In the Know: January 25, 2018

Governor Dayton:
Gov. Appoints New Head of Technology, KNSI Radio

Rep. Tim Walz:
Walz seeks northern support for state’s top job, Timberjay

Rep. Tom Emmer:
Rep. Emmer sounds off on Trump’s 1st year, immigration and more, SC Times

Minnesota Politics:
GOP Rep. Dean drops out of governor’s race, backs Jeff Johnson, MPR
Six DFL candidates share their positions at forum, KTTC

Trump:
The Daily 202: Trump surprises his lawyers and alarms his friends by saying he will talk with Mueller, Washington Post
Trump says he’ll propose a path to citizenship for ‘Dreamers,’ along with immigration limits, border wall, Los Angeles Times
As U.S. Trumpets ‘America First,’ Rest of the World Is Moving On, New York Times
Europe Is Back. And Rejecting Trumpism, New York Times
How Trump’s ‘fake news’ gave authoritarian leaders a new weapon, The Guardian

Other News:
Puerto Rico Governor Seizes Opportunity Created by Hurricane Maria, Plans to Privatize Electric Power, The Intercept
Trump must act now to protect U.S. steel and aluminum, EPI

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

Upcoming Events

  • 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