Congress
Pelosi: ‘I am not for impeachment’ of Trump, it’s ‘just not worth it.’, Pioneer Press
Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: ‘Buy flood insurance’, Star Tribune
Gov. Walz Addresses His Stance On Recreational Marijuana, Duluth News Tribune
Dairy farm damage gets high-level attention, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Minnesota
‘Behind Every Kit Is An Individual’: Investigators Examine Hundreds Of Untested Rape Kits, WCCO
Local students will strike over climate change, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Minnesota man among 157 killed in crash of Ethiopian jetliner, West Central Tribune
The potholes on I-94 in Minneapolis are taking many prisoners, CityPages
Amazon workers strike again with three-hour walk-out in Shakopee, CityPages
Cost of adding new wind, solar energy continues to fall in Minnesota, report says, Star Tribune
In Morris and other cities, solving a salty problem in municipal water, MPR
Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Senate rejects legalizing recreational marijuana, Star Tribune
Minnesota Senate advances plan to help cover health insurers’ costs, Bemidji Pioneer
Minnesota Senate vote sets up clash over lowering health care costs, Gov. Tim Walz decries extension of reinsurance as a “stopgap effort.”, Star Tribune
Mental illness among Minnesotans in criminal justice system part of new focus at Capitol, Star Tribune
Lawmakers plan to refill empty disaster fund ahead of floods, MPR
Representative Dean Phillips
Representative Ilhan Omar
Omar thanks Fox News for rebuke of Jeanine Pirro, Politico
Fox News actually apologizes – gasp! – for Jeanine Pirro’s Ilhan Omar rant, CityPages
Fargo lawmaker receives threats for supporting Rep. Ilhan Omar, MPR
Senator Tina Smith
Trump
Trump budget proposes steep subsidy cuts to farmers as they grapple with crisis, Reuters
White House mum on if Trump really thinks Dems ‘hate’ Jews, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Cheney criticized Trump foreign policy in closed-door event, Star Tribune
Trump budget chief defends plan, says deficits will improve, AP
Potential challenger to Trump will head to NH next month, The Seattle Times
Outcry over Trump’s cuts to Medicare hospital payments, AP
U.S.
Blacks, Hispanics breathe more pollution than they make, MPR
U.S. hospitals and insurers might be forced to reveal the true prices they negotiate, MPR
Former Nebraska GOP staffer under fire for racist remarks, Star Tribune
U.S. Accuses Actresses, Others Of Fraud In Massive College Admissions Scandal, NPR
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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 19, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD44 DFL 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction, Back Channel Brewing Company, 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Enjoy the delicious entries and all the fixings. Wonderful silent auction items. All are welcome. $10 suggested donation and PCR receipts provided. More information and tickets here.
- 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.
- April 1 — April Fools’ Day
- April 2
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- April 3, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- April 5, 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.