In the Know: March 1, 2019

Congress
Constituents need face-to-face meetings with Hagedorn, Mankato Free Press
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro “seriously” considering run against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Tribune
Bill would allow lower priced insulin to be imported, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Poll: Americans Support Government Action To Curb Prescription Drug Prices, NPR

Minnesota
Minn. snowfall records might be aided by climate change, MPR
Authorities responding to hazardous material spill in northeast Minneapolis, Star Tribune
As Minnesota’s snow piles up, flood worries are rising, too, Star Tribune
Xcel exploring how to fix issues that caused outages during polar vortex, Star Tribune
11 die, 118 hurt in Minnesota hospitals last year from medical errors deemed preventable, Star Tribune
Man who was drunk crashes into Amish buggy in northwestern Minnesota, Star Tribune
Attorneys argue over evidence for ex-Minneapolis cop’s trial, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Twin Cities parents abandon challenge to teacher union protections, Pioneer Press
3M headquarters to be powered completely by renewable energy, Pioneer Press
Utility companies reassessing natural gas systems after extreme cold, MPR
Minnesota’s taxes are high. Are they too high?, MinnPost
New web series makes riding a Metro Transit bus seem… cool and fun?, CityPages

Rep. Angie Craig
Letter: Craig looking for innovation for better health care, SunThisWeek

Rep. Collin Peterson
Peterson to host town hall on veterans’ issues, Fargo Forum
Conaway, Peterson disagree as House Ag adopts budget letter, Tri-State Livestock News

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Grassley, Klobuchar most effective senators of 115th Congress, according to study, Vanderbilt University

Senator Tina Smith
Smith co-sponsors bill curtailing predatory rent-to-own contracts, Brainerd Dispatch

U.S.
Gov. Evers wants to increase gas taxes, undo Walker laws, FOX6
Undocumented immigrants pay millions of dollars in state taxes — even in the reddest states, Vox
Workplace discrimination is illegal. But our data shows it’s still a huge problem., Vox
Farm loan delinquencies highest in 9 years as prices slump, MPR

Trump
New York Times: Trump demanded Kushner get top-secret security clearance, CNN
Democrats eye new inquiries, witnesses after Cohen testimony, AP
Many view ‘black friend defense’ as a tired, hollow argument, MPR
Trump’s presidency turns into the art of the no deal, CNN

Upcoming DFL Events

• March 1, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• March 2, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM —  State DFL Business Conference, Eagan High School, 4185 Braddock Trl, Eagan, MN 55123.
• March 5
  • 6:30 to 8:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters Hall, 9422 Ylysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, Room C, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
• March 6
  • 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Maple Grove Library, Room #107, 8001 Main St, Maple Grove, MN
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• March 8, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• March 10, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information
• March 11
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• March 12, 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Business Meeting, EOC (Lower Level), Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Registration opens at 6:30 PM.  Meeting gaveled to order at 7:00 PM
• March 13
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
• March 14
  • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD49 Town Hall with Sen. Melissa Franzen, Rep. Heather Edelson, Rep. Steve Elkins, 4801 West 50th St, Edina, MN 55424
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• March 15, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• March 16, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Main Commons, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
• March 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• March 22, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• March 26
  • 6:00 to 8:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Davanni’s Meeting Room, 8061 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
• March 27, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Lunds & Byerlys Meeting Room, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• March 29, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.