Economy
With Slack’s Buzzy IPO, Email Takes Another Hit, Wall Street Journal
The Dow is less than 100 points away from all-time high, CNN Business
Environment
House votes to block offshore drilling across US for one year, The Hill
Former EPA staffer says Wheeler lied to Congress, The Hill
Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota tribal leaders say Walz, Flanagan live up to campaign promises, Star Tribune
Walz boasts funding for mental health, Fergus Falls Daily Journal
Minnesota News
Ramsey County to open its own year-round homeless shelter, Star Tribune
PHOTOS: Janitors in St. Paul hold march to protest for better standards, KSTP
Twin Cities fire departments struggle to find volunteer firefighters, KARE 11
New Dept of Corrections position helps connect inmates with potential employers, KARE 11
News of the World
Hong Kong protesters not backing down, demand police apology, NBC News
EU Commission boss: Who will replace Jean-Claude Juncker, BBC News
Venezuelans Take Risky Voyage To Curaçao To Flee Crisis, NPR News
Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Tina Smith introduces prescription drug bill, KEYC
Sen. Tina Smith introduces bill aimed at coordinating approach to human and animal disease prevention, Inforum
Trump
Trump calls of Iran strike, CNN Politics
Trump threatens time journalist with prison over photo, BBC News
Trump offers ‘anything’ to help Canada in rift with China, BBC News
US News
Supreme Court orders new trial in murder case that raised questions of racial bias, Washington Post
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds GOP’s lame-duck laws, Star Tribune
Nadler: Hope Hicks testimony huge gift in legal battle with Trump, POLITICO
House Intel to subpoena Felix Sater after he fails to appear for testimony , POLITICO
Rhode Island governor signs bill protecting abortion rights, The Hill
Lack of soap, filthy onesies and too few beds have created a ‘health crisis at border’, CNN Politics
Upcoming DFL Events
- June 24, 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- June 25, 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- June 26
- 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Summer Party Fundraiser, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. Burgers, sides and dessert provided, BYOB and lawn chair. Suggested donations: $10, $25, $40 or donate your PCR.
- 7:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 + Dean Team Debate Watching Party (Night 1), 3315 County Road 101 S, Wayzata, MN 55391. More information and RSVP here.
- 8:00 PM — Televised Democratic Presidential Debate airing on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo, live streamed on NBCNews.com
- June 27
- 7:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 + Dean Team Debate Watching Party (Night 2), 3315 County Road 101 S, Wayzata, MN 55391. More information and RSVP here.
- 8:00 PM — Televised Democratic Presidential Debate airing on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo, live streamed on NBCNews.com.
- June 29, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- July 2
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- July 3
- 6:30 to :30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting
- July 4 — Independence Day
- 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chanhassen 4th of July Parade
- July 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- July 13, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Mayer Rising, 413 Bluejay Ave, Mayer, MN 55360
- July 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED: SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
- July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
- July 20, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Watertown Rails to Trails Parade
- July 21, 12:00 to 3:00 PM – SD49 DFL Picnic, Shelter 1, West Bush Lake Park, 9140 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
- July 25, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
- July 26
- 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut St, Chaska, MN 55381
- 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
- July 27
- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut Street, Chaska, MN 55318
- July 28, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chaska River City Days Parade