In the Know: March 12, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz says significant rollback of COVID restrictions coming Friday, Star Tribune 
Walz eases restrictions on restaurants, bars, sporting events in broad changes, Brainerd Dispatch 
Walz releases plan to loosen more COVID-19 restrictions, Willmar Radio 
Walz highlights summer learning plan, urges lawmakers to pass it, KSTP

Minnesota Legislature 
Tax relief bill clears Minnesota Senate, but Democrats say it’s ‘incomplete’, The Globe 
Bill introduced to establish clean fuels standard in Minnesota, Biomass Magazine 
University considered for state funding to reduce student hunger, food insecurity, The Minnesota Daily 

Minnesota News
CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at Minnesota locations starting Sunday, KSTP
Minnesota health officials loosen restrictions on nursing home visits, Pioneer Press 
Three finalists emerge in search for Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor, Star Tribune 
Minnesota officials warn about deteriorating ice conditions, MPR 

National News 
Biden sets new goal for US vaccinations, eyes July 4 celebrations, Aljazeera 
Biden meets ‘Quad’ leaders as U.S., allies step up efforts to counter China, NBC 
A Year After W.H.O. Declared Virus Pandemic, More U.S. States Expand Access to Vaccines, New York Times 
One year after the pandemic was declared, 1 in 10 Americans have been fully vaccinated, CNN 

Republican party news 
After 2020 losses US Republicans move to limit voting rights, Al Jazeera 
The Republican Freshman Class Is a Tribute to Our Nation’s Notorious Local Bozos, Slate Magazine 
Arizona House Republican says party thinks ‘everybody shouldn’t be voting’, The Hill 

U.S. Representative Betty McCollum
Dispute idling 200 workers at St. Paul Park refinery enters its 8th week, Star Tribune

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Rent And Mortgage Cancellation Act, National Mortgage Professional 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar Says She’s Ready To Take on Big Tech, One Zero 
Looking to post-pandemic economy, Klobuchar proposes $94 billion broadband package, Bemidji Pioneer 
Klobuchar cheers signing of latest COVID-19 relief bill…$1400 checks are on the way, Willmar Radio 
Bill Would Fund Research On COVID’s Impact On Mental Health, WAMC

U.S. Senator Tina Smith
Smith says American Rescue Plan will help Minnesotans in need, KTOE 

Upcoming Events:

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

  • 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.