In the Know: June 2, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Lawmakers Agree to Spend $70 million on Improving Broadband Access Across the State, MinnPost

Minnesota Legislature
State GOP lawmakers try to limit teaching about race, racism, Star Tribune
MN government begins planning for potential shutdown, MPR

Minnesota News
Minneapolis mask mandate lifted, St. Paul’s to be lifted Wednesday, KARE 11
What’s up with ‘Umbrella Man’?, MN Reformer
Fences comes down at Minnesota Capitol; layoff notes go out, APUS News
Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack, MPR
Biden pushes for US voting rights law as restrictions mount, Associated Press
Is a Democratic Landslide in New Mexico’s Congressional Special Election a Sign?, Slate
Trump is telling people he thinks he’ll be ‘reinstated’ as president in August, according to a report, Insider
Texas Democrats set example by facing down Republican voting rights assault, The Guardian

Republican Party News
The Republican plot to seal the 2024 election, The Washington Post

Republican Party in Minnesota News
Minnesota legislators decide details of $52 billion budget in private, Star Tribune
MN candidate backs move to block COVID shots for kids, KDUZ
Where Are They Now? Flynn, Other Trump Alums Keep MAGA Hopes Alive, NPR

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Angie Craig submits $10M request to fund riverfront stabilization in Shakopee, Shakopee Valley News

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Omar reintroduces bill to repeal law used to justify Trump’s Muslim ban, Japanese Americans’ internment, The Hil

U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (CD8, R)
Get facts straight on border wall construction, Duluth News Tribune

Upcoming Events:

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

  • June 2
    • 6:30 to 9:00 PM— SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • June 3, 4:30 PM — DFL Virtual Flounders Day Celebration, more information and tickets here.
  • June 5, 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Coffee with Hennepin County Commissioner LaTondresse, first Saturday of each month. Log in here.
  • June 9, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Convention, postcards being mailed to delegates and alternates. People registering will receive log in information.
  • June 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • June 14 — Flag Day
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM – SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee, contact them for more information
  • June 16, 7:00 PM — REPLACED BY CD3 CONVENTION CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting
  • June 19 — Juneteenth
  • 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 287:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • July 1 — Somali Independence Day
  • July 3, 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