Days to the November Election: 147
Resources to Support our Communities
Need help? Want to help? Twin Cities groups offer resources for folks hurt by riots(Updated),Star Tribune
More ways to donate or volunteer in the Twin Cities, Star Tribune
Want to donate? Help clean up? Here are some ideas., Pioneer Press
Avoiding the Second Disaster: How (Not) to Donate During a Crisis, Good360
COVID-19
Minnesota Department of Health releases data on COVID-19 deaths in long-term care, Star Tribune
The Health 202: WHO says asymptomatic people usually don’t spread coronavirus. Experts doubt that., Washington Post
14 states and Puerto Rico hit highest seven-day average of new coronavirus infections, Washington Post
Governor Tim Walz
Walz tours St. Paul’s damaged University Ave., Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota governor orders moment of silence Tuesday for George Floyd, KBJR
Gov. Tim Walz calls for 8 minutes, 46 seconds of silence today in honor of George Floyd, Star Tribune
Minnesota Legislature
Democrats push for policing law changes following George Floyd’s death, Bemidji Pioneer
DFL lawmakers call on counterparts across the aisle for swift action on racial injustice, KTOE
Verso indefinitely idling Duluth paper mill, putting 235 out work, Star Tribune
COVID-19 heightens fears about child hunger over summer break, MN Reformer
Suburban moms tell Paul Gazelka they don’t want an apology for protests, City Pages
Walter Mondale: The civil-rights fight today is a continuing journey, Star Tribune
If Minnesota emergency order lifts Friday, flood of evictions, foreclosures will likely follow, Star Tribune
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Biden campaign announces LGBTQ steering committee, NBC News
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Bipartisan group of House members demands Trump deny RFS waivers, Biodiesel Magazine
Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
Democrats Have Plan to Limit Trump’s Ability to Use Insurrection Act, Yahoo! News
Senator Tina Smith
Klobuchar and Smith Join Colleagues to Introduce Sweeping Police Reform Legislation, KTOE
Gun control group rolls out first round of senate endorsements, The Hill
MN-Sen: Sen. Tina Smith (D) Mounts Pressure On McConnell To Hold A Vote On Police Policy Reform, Daily Kos
U.S. News
Trump floats conspiracy theory about 75-year-old protester shoved by Buffalo cops, Politico
Understanding racism and inequality in America, Washington Post
George Floyd’s death energized a movement. He will be buried in Houston today., New York Times
Trump’s latest attempt to tag Biden as a radical flops, Politico
US hands out billions in coronavirus aid – but we don’t know who’s profiting, The Guardian
Wyden, Merkley warn against president resuming explosive nuclear tests, KTVZ
Federal Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion for Fiscal Year, Wall Street Journal
World News
Thousands March in Hong Kong Protest in Defiance of Police Ban, Wall Street Journal
Its Defenses Undone by a Virus, France Seeks Lessons From a Lost War, New York Times
Britain’s imperialist monuments face a bitter reckoning amid Black Lives Matter protests,CNN
Upcoming DFL Events
With the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.
- June 11
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information will be posted here.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
- June 14 — Flag Day
- June 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, contact them for specifics
- June 17, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — POSTPONED, CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, meeting location not allowing meetings, Zoom meeting being organized for next week. We will post more information as it comes together
- June 20 — Summer Solstice
- June 21 — Father’s Day
- June 26 through August 10 — Primary Election Early Voting Window, more information here.