In the Know: June 15, 2021

Governor Tim Walz
MN Executive Council extends peacetime emergency and Tim Walz emergency powers, Pioneer Press 

Minnesota Legislature
State lawmakers return in person. So do throngs of loud demonstrators., Pioneer Press
MN lawmakers agree on how to end eviction moratorium, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News
State appeals court upholds approval of Line 3 oil pipeline, MPR News
Who will provide security for the 2021 Minnesota State Fair? It’s still being worked out, Pioneer Press
She bought 47 guns last month. Police are already finding them in shooting investigations, Star Tribune
In 13 Minnesota counties, the adult vaccination rate is below 50%, Bring Me The News
Rent stabilization petition headed to Ramsey County elections, and St. Paul voters, Pioneer Press

President Joe Biden
Biden pushes China threat at G7 and NATO, but European leaders tread carefully, CNN

Republican Party News
Believe Mitch McConnell: Republicans Will Never Confirm Another Democrat-Appointed Supreme Court Justice, Slate
The GOP’s increasingly blunt argument: It needs voting restrictions to win, Washington Post
Biden Calls Republican Party ‘Diminished’ After Trump Presidency, Bloomberg
Emails show Trump pressured Justice Dept. over 2020 election, Star Tribune

Republican Party in Minnesota News
Why Mike Lindell Can’t Stop, Politico

U.S. News
Justice Department to ‘strengthen’ rules regarding seeking congressional records, Garland says, CNN
Hottest Temperatures in Arizona and Nevada History Are Possible, New York Times
Gun violence in 6 states this weekend brings US mass shootings to 272 so far this year, CNN

U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (CD3, D)
A kinder, gentler capitalism? These lawmakers think it can work, Roll Call

U.S. Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1, R)
District deserves congressman with morals, Mankato Free Press

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Texas Democrats staged a walkout. Now they’re heading to Washington to talk to the VP and Congress, CBS News

Vice President Kamala Harris
Amid uncertainty over immigration bills, Texas case, VP Harris to meet ‘Dreamers’ on 9th anniversary of DACA, USA Today

Upcoming Events:

You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.

• June 16, 7:00 PM — REPLACED BY CD3 CONVENTION CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting
• June 19 — Juneteenth
  • 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — Minnesota DFL Juneteenth Supply Drive supporting Don’t Complain, Activate. Visit this website for information on needs and to RSVP with what you’re able to bring.
• June 20 — Father’s Day
• June 27, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — SD45 DFL Community Picnic, 8130 Bass Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 55428, more information here.
• June 28, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
• July 29, 5:30 PM — Minnesota DFL LGBTQ Leadership Pride Month Event with Gov. Kate Brown, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, State Sen. Scott Dibble and State Rep. Heather Keeler. More information and RSVP here.

• July 1 — Somali Independence Day
• July 3
  • 9:30 to 11:30 AM — SD49 DFL Marching in the Edina Independence Day Parade, contact them for more information or to volunteer.
  • 10:00 AM — Coffee with Hennepin County Commissioner LaTondresse, first Saturday of each month. Log in here.
• July 4 — Independence Day
• July 5 — Independence Day (observed)
• July 7
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
• July 8
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
• July 12
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
• July 14, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD48 DFL Electric Vehicle Event, location coming shortly
• July 17, 12:00 to 3:00 PM — SD49 DFL Picnic, Rosland Park Shelter, 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435. Join them for a great opportunity to meet statewide, legislative officials as well as local office holders and candidates in Bloomington and Minnetonka

• August 26 through September 6 — Minnesota State Fair
• August 28 — DFL Volunteer Day at Minnesota State Fair, more information to come