2018 Elections:
A Minnesota voter’s 2018 election calendar, MinnPost
The Age of Trump:
Some Supporters Fear Trump Will Lose Hard Edge in State of Union Speech, New York Times
With Trump under investigation, Republicans crank up heat on the investigators, vote to release controversial memo, Los Angeles Times
Trump is poised to give a few CEOs unrivaled power over the steel industry, New Republic
Governor Dayton:
Gov Proclaims “Super Bowl Week” in MN , KDUZ/KARP
Minnesota Politics:
Local GOP official warns of Muslims ‘infiltrating’ precinct caucuses, StarTribune
Minnesota Republicans no-show for environmental debate. All of them., City Pages
Endorsed GOP candidates win two special primaries, MPR
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon:
Minnesota secretary of state announces $7 million for new election equipment, Pioneer Press
US Rep. McCollum:
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum calls for Trump’s impeachment, StarTribune
US Senator Tina Smith:
State’s newest senator learns about county’s housing needs, Post Bulletin
Other News:
Blue And Red States Concerned About New Tax Law, NPR
New Details Alleged in Scheme to Make Millions Off First Border Wall in Texas, ProPublica
Here’s what’s actually in the Justice Department memo that Republicans claim is so shocking, Think Progress
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- 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 — SD33 DFL Precinct Caucuses, registration begins at 6:30 PM, Caucuses begin at 7:00 PM. Visit dflsd33.org for your caucus location.
- 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
- February 16, 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 19, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
- February 20 — First day of Minnesota Legislative Session