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In the Know: June 24, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Ellison visits Fergus Falls, Inforum
Economy
Who Gets to Own the West?, NY Times
Trump lashes out at the Federal Reserve yet again, comparing it to ‘a stubborn child’, Business Insider
What To Expect Next For Interest Rates, Forbes
Environment
Agriculture Department buries studies showing dangers of climate change, Politico
Mike Pence’s unbelievable answer on whether climate change is a threat, CNN
Climate change is a ‘health emergency’, 74 medical groups say, USA Today

GOP
GOP to launch new fundraising site as Dems crush the online money game, Politico
GOP senators divided over approach to election security, The Hill
GOP lawmakers skipped town to avoid a climate change vote. Then the governor called the police, Washington Post
GOP lawmakers create hurdles for citizen ballot initiatives, AP
Governor Walz
Walz Hopeful On Return To The Job Monday,KXRA
Bar Buzz: Governor has four new vacancies to fill, Minnesota Lawyer
Minnesota News
New Minnesota laws target marital rape, wage theft, opiates, MPR
Frustrated diabetics turn to internet black market for insulin, Star Tribune
Minnesota getting wetter as trend continues, Fox 9
Norm Coleman survives being hit by boat, Kare 11
Minnesota think tank executive suspended, apologizes for remarks about Somali refugee, Pioneer Press
Representative Dean Phillips (CD3)
Craig, Philips among Dems pushing against Congressional pay raise, SW News Media
Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1)
Hagedorn says he’s ‘a conservative reinforcement’ in Congress, Mankato Free Press
Senator Tina Smith
Tina Smith Announces Emergency Insulin Bill, WCCO
Smith hears of farming issues during Eagan visit, Hometown Source
Sen. Tina Smith: Creating a clean-energy future, Grand Forks Herald
Senator Smith’s staff in Willmar Monday to talk about the housing shortage, KWLM
Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
Supreme Court set to deliver ruling on census citizenship question, The Hill
Supreme Court limits access to government records in loss for Argus Leader, USA Today
Supreme Court Overturns Precedent In Property Rights Case — A Sign Of Things To Come?, NPR
Supreme Court faces 12 decisions this week, including census citizenship question and partisan gerrymandering, USA Today
Trump
Trump says he’s not ready for a 2020 election loss, CNN
Donald Trump is trying to gaslight us on E. Jean Carroll’s account of rape, Vox
Under Trump, U.S. military ramps up cyber offensive against other countries, NBC News
How politics explains Trump’s U-turns on Iran and immigration, CNN
US News
Iran: US botched retaliatory cyberattack, will see ‘crushing response’ to drone flights, USA Today
Another American tourist dies in the Dominican Republic, CBS News
The young are regarded as the most tolerant generation. That’s why results of this LGBTQ survey are ‘alarming’, USA Today

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. Those interested are welcome to watch the first Democratic presidential debate. 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
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