In the Know: January 5, 2018

The Age of Trump
Superfund work touted by Trump EPA was completed years ago, Star Tribune
Trump signs order disbanding voter fraud commission, which itself has been called a fraud, Pioneer Press
Obstruction Inquiry Shows Trump’s Struggle to Keep Grip on Russia Investigation, NY Times
Trump ‘job boom’ actually the fewest number of jobs created in the last 6 years, Think Progress
Trump moves to vastly expand offshore drilling off US coasts, Star Tribune

Minnesota Politics
Minnesota Republicans seek the return of Tim Pawlenty, CNN
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments over private firms auditing counties, Waseca County News
‘If it were easy it would have been done by now’: Why high-speed internet remains elusive for many in rural Minnesota, Minnpost

Senator Tina Smith
There’s a story behind that old Bible Tina Smith took the Senate oath on, Pioneer Press
Minnesota’s new U.S. Senator emphasizes travel around Minnesota, Herald Review

Other News
Nationwide, police shot and killed nearly 1,000 people in 2017, Washington Post
A higher minimum wage won’t bankrupt businesses. Low wages might, LA Times
Republicans Are Using Fear of Eugenics to Attack Reproductive Rights, The Nation

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

Upcoming Events

  • January 5, 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 6, 1:00 PM — 2018 Annual Stonewall DFL Community Caucus Meeting, Lower Level Auditorium, Hennepin County Government Center, 450 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415.  More information here.
  • January 7, 11:00 AM — Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Keith Ellison Event on DACA, Hennepin County Government, 300 6th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415.  More information and RSVP here.
  • January 7, 6:00 PM — SD37/SD41/CD6 DFL Fundraiser:  Meet the Gubernatorial Candidates, Crooners Lounge and Supper Club, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432
  • January 8, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • January 8, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • January 10, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 98th and Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • January 11, 6:30 PM — DFL Feminist Caucus Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55107
  • January 11, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • January 12, 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 13, 8:30 AM — CD3 DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Forum  Hennepin Technical College Auditorium, 13100 Collegeview Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55347.  Doors open at 8:30 AM, forum begins at 9:00 AM.
  • January 13, 11:00 AM — CD3 DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Meet and Greet following our forum.
  • January 13, 11:15 AM — CD3 DFL Let’s Get Ready to Caucus, Hennepin Technical College, 13100 Collegeview Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347.
  • January 13, 12:00 PM — SD35 and SD 37 DFL Caucus Training, Anoka-Rum River Library, Meeting Room A & B, 4201 6th Ave NW, Anoka, MN 55303
  • January 15, 10:00 AM — SD33 Caucus Envelope Stuffing, casual meeting to get packets ready for Caucus, contact Cathy for more information at c.olson@dflsd33.org.
  • January 16, 6:30 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Chanhassen Public Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN.  Training for those convening a SD33 caucus on February 6
  • January 17, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • January 19, 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 20, 12:00 PM — SD35 and SD37 Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 711 County Road 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
  • January 20, 2:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Annual Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul or by phone. For call in information, please email cd3outreach@gmail.com
  • January 20, 2:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Westonka Public Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN
  • January 21, 6:00 PM — SD35 and SD37 Caucus Convener Training, Muslim American Center, 12175 Aberdeen St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.

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