In the Know: March 11, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Flanagan, Walz implore more action to address homeless as pandemic takes its toll, Pine Journal
Gov. Walz pays tribute to MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm as she receives COVID vaccination, Kare 11
Walz includes a $6 million cash injection for Minnesota K-12 mental health services, KELO-AM
54 Percent of Minnesotans Approve of Biden’s, Walz’s Handling of COVID-19, Survey Says, KNSI

Minnesota Legislature 
After year of pandemic, homelessness takes on new urgency at Minnesota Capitol, Pioneer Press
Billions in aid from COVID-19 relief bill headed to Minnesota, Star Tribune
University considered for state funding to reduce student hunger, food insecurity, Minnesota Daily
MN House division approves $1.50 per pack cigarette tax hike, KNOX Radio

Minnesota News
Chauvin trial live: Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge, MPR
What to know about the latest expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Minnesota, MinnPost
Ramsey City Council Votes To Stop Enforcing Mask Mandate, WCCO
Top MN health official explains why she opted for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, WDIO

National News
Biden starts victory lap on COVID-19 relief bill while preparing for next big legislative push, USA Today
Minnesota Democrats see relief bill as big win; Republicans call some parts ‘egregious’, Star Tribune
March 11, 2020: The day everything changed, MPR

Republican Party News
Accusations fly in contest to lead Minnesota Republican Party, Star Tribune
GOP praises Trump after he urges Republican donors to send money directly to him, CNBC

U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (CD4, D)
US congresswoman denounces ‘disturbing’ arrests of Palestinian children, Middle East Eye

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Rep. Omar’s Bill Would Sanction Saudi Crown Prince For Khashoggi’s Killing, NPR Illinois 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Editorial: Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s bill good for local news, Bemidji Pioneer
Amy Klobuchar steps into the antitrust spotlight, Axios
Sen. Klobuchar applauds Congress’ passing of $1.9T relief bill, WDIO
Senators introduce bill to increase oversight of carbon monoxide detectors, The Hill

Upcoming Events:

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

  • March 11
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 14 — Daylight Saving Time begins
    • Deadline to sign up for the 2021 Virtual Train the Trainer series
  • March 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Virtual Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • March 16, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, email us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information.
  • March 18, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 23, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 24, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 25, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 28 — Palm Sunday
  • March 28 through April 3 — Passover
  • March 29 — Holi
  • March 30, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 31, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 1 — April Fools’ Day
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 2 — Good Friday
  • April 4 — Easter
  • April 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 7
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Calls, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 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.
  • April 8
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 12 through May 12 — Ramadan
  • April 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.
  • April 13, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 14, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 15 — Tax Day
    • 5:30 to 7:30 PM — 2021 DFL Founders Day Celebration with Special Guest Gov. Gretchen Whitmore, more information and tickets here.
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.