Days to the November Election: 155
Resources to Support our Communities
Need help? Want to help? Twin Cities groups offer resources for folks hurt by riots, Star Tribune
Want to donate? Help clean up? Here are some ideas., Pioneer Press
Avoiding the Second Disaster: How (Not) to Donate During a Crisis, Good360
Community Response in the Twin Cities
‘Our Neighbors Are Coming Together’: Communities Receive Overwhelming Amounts Of Food And Supply Donations, WCCO
Donations to businesses destroyed by looters and rioters on Minneapolis’ Lake Street surpass $2M, Star Tribune
Crowd gathers to clean up Minneapolis Target damaged from looting, Fox 9
Pop-up food shelf at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church distributing food to those affected by Minneapolis riots, Fox 9
A Minneapolis middle school requested 85 meal kits for families in need after stores were looted and destroyed. It was overwhelmed by the community’s response., Insider
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison to take over case in Floyd killing, Star Tribune
Keith Ellison on Police Brutality: ‘We Need a Vision That Says There’s Going to Be Accountability’, The Nation
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison to prosecute George Floyd case; Police Chief Medaria Arradondo calls death a ‘violation of humanity’, USA Today
Governor Tim Walz
Walz: Minnesota attorney general to take lead in Floyd case, Star Tribune
Gov. Tim Walz appeals to Twin Cities residents to restore order by staying home, Star Tribune
Minnesota News
Religious Community Comes Together For Much-Needed Worship After Week Of Violence,WCCO
MPR News live special: Listening to the voices of black Minnesotans, MPR
Ex-Minneapolis police chief calls for police union president to ‘turn in your badge’, Fox 9
Bob Kroll plans to ‘fight for jobs’ of cops who killed George Floyd, City Pages
The political and structural context of the police murder of George Floyd, Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
The Minneapolis Uprising, Workday Minnesota
How Minneapolis, One of America’s Most Liberal Cities, Struggles With Racism, New York Times
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Representative Betty McCollum (CD5)
MCCOLLUM: LET’S STAY UNITED, McCollum.house.gov
Representative Dean Phillips (CD3)
Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
Video: ‘We are living in a country that has a two-tiered justice system’: Rep. Ilhan Omar, This Week
Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter: We’re calling for ‘peace, not patience’, Today
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senator Tina Smith
Minneapolis police need review by Justice Dept. Sen. Smith says, MSNBC
U.S. News
‘America Has Its Knee on People of Color.’ Why George Floyd’s Death Was a Breaking Point,Time
Obama condemns violence and calls for change in wake of George Floyd protests, CNN
America at the breaking point, Vox
The White House went dark as protests raged outside, Vox
The anger behind the protests, explained in 4 charts, Vox
World News
George Floyd Reverberates Globally: Thousands Protest In Germany, U.K., Canada, NPR
Thousands around the world protest George Floyd’s death in global display of solidarity., CNN
Upcoming DFL Events
With the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.
- Today through June 2 — Window for Candidates to Register with Minnesota to Run for City Offices with Possible Primaries, County Offices, Judicial and Legislative Positions
- Today through May 31 — State DFL Convention virtual voting window
- June 3
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Virtual Meeting, contact them for specifics
- June 4, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
- June 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
- June 11
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information will be posted here.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
- June 14 — Flag Day
- June 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, contact them for specifics
- June 17, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- June 20 — Summer Solstice
- June 21 — Father’s Day
- June 26 through August 10 — Primary Election Early Voting Window