2018 Minnesota Elections:
Last-minute filings flood delivers undeniable messages, St. Cloud Times
Minnesota politicians party like it’s 2006, StarTribune
Dayton scatters endorsements in biggest Minn. races, MPR
The messy primary to replace Rep. Keith Ellison will center on who represents the future of the DFL, MinnPost
2018 National Elections:
Sen. Dean Heller is Democrats’ biggest Senate target in 2018, Vox
If Democrats want to retake the House, they need to win big in Virginia, Vox
Primary Briefing: Virginia, Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota, FiveThirtyEight
If There’s a Red Wave Election in 2018, This Will Be Why, New York Times
Native American vote could have impact in midterms: Activists, ABC News
CD1 Congressional Candidate Dan Feehan:
Nationwide network of political groups backs veterans in politics, MPR
CD2 Congressional Candidate Angie Craig:
Craig will create the opportunity my generation needs, Northfield News
Governor Mark Dayton:
Supporters of new Enbridge pipeline deliver petitions to Gov. Mark Dayton’s office, StarTribune
Gubernatorial Candidate Erin Murphy:
Rep. Erin Murphy stops by Fox 9 to talk about campaign, KMSP
Erin Murphy Makes The Trip To Mankato, KEYC
DFL-endorsed governor candidate tours downtown, Northfield News
DFL governor candidate visits Albert Lea, union workers, Albert Lea Tribune
Minnesota News:
Construction on I-35W will bring major changes to your commute downtown, Star Tribune
In major shift, state expands work opportunities for young people with disabilities, Star Tribune
Zero highway deaths? Minnesota officials say it could be possible with these changes, Star Tribune
National Politics:
Net Neutrality Repeal Is Official. Here’s How That Could Affect You, New York Times
Bill giving SBA more power over loan program passes Congress, Washington Post
This week: Congress faces what could be biggest news week of 2018, The Hill
Why Jeff Sessions Won’t Quit, Slate
John Kelly Reportedly Called the White House a “Miserable Place to Work”, Slate
Democrats have a plan to prevent another Puerto Rico hurricane death-toll fiasco, Vox
State Auditor Candidate Julia Blaha:
Auditor race shapes up after DFL primary field clears, StarTribune
Trump:
There’s actually lots of evidence of Trump-Russia collusion, Vox
On Eve of North Korea Summit, Trump Shows He’s Focused … on Trudeau Feud, NY Mag
The Rule of Law Is Crumbling Further Each Day Under Trump, NY Mag
Donald Trump’s G7 Tweets Were Depressing, Says Angela Merkel, Newsweek
From Trump to Dennis Rodman: What’s at stake for notable figures at the summit, Politico
Meet the guys who tape Trump’s papers back together, Politico
U.S.Representative Rick Nolan:
Nolan’s staff to host local meetings, Isanti County News
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Klobuchar: Bipartisanship in Senate ag panel is good, could offer leverage to House Dems, AG Week
U.S. Senator Tina Smith:
Sen. Tina Smith’s amendment would complete PolyMet land swap, Pioneer Press<
Representative Collin Peterson:
Why I voted against the 2018 farm bill, Inforum
U.S. Supreme Court:
Supreme Court sides with Ohio, allowing state to purge inactive voters from rolls, ABC News
Was It a False Confession in ‘Making a Murderer’? The Supreme Court May Decide, New York Times
World News:
Spain ‘will accept’ disputed migrant ship Aquarius, BBC News
Theresa May appeals for unity on Brexit vote, BBC News
Trump-Kim summit: US to offer unprecedented security deal, The Guardian
Hungary’s first black MP aims to destroy prejudice, BBC News
G7 chaos is a PR win for China, CNN
Single Photo Artfully Sums Up America’s Isolation at G7 Summit, NY Mag
Examining The Multiple Outcomes To The U.S.-North Korea Summit, NPR
Other News:
What Did Robert De Niro Say at Tonys? Actor Attacks Trump Again During Award Ceremony Speech, Newsweek
‘Two dictators’: Fox News host says sorry for reference to Trump-Kim summit, The Guardian
Activists channel Martin Luther King with new national climate campaign, The Guardian
Inside Obama’s secret meetings with 2020 contenders, Politico
Web of elite Russians met with NRA execs during 2016 campaign, Sacramento Bee
Pope Francis tells oil execs, investors that ‘energy use must not destroy civilization’, USA Today
The Date Is Here: So Long, Net Neutrality, Slate
Upcoming Events
- June 11, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 11, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- June 12, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55367, in the EOC (downstairs)
- June 13, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- June 14 — Flag Day
- June 14, 6:30 — State DFL Outreach and Inclusion Committee Meeting, State DFL Headquarters, 255 E Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107. Open to all DFL Senate District Outreach Officers and Senate District Officers.
- June 14, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 15 — Eid al-Fitr
- June 15, 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.
- June 17 — Father’s Day
- June 18, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
- June 19 — Juneteenth
- June 20, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 146000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 22, 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.
- June 29 through August 13 — Primary early voting. More information here.
- June 29, 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.