Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota cut of Fiat Chrysler, Bosch emissions settlement is $3.5M, Star Tribune
Congress
‘We got our clocks cleaned’: GOP quietly works to expand ballot harvesting in California while criticizing Democrats for the practice, Washington Post
Reader’s View: Stauber responded with form letters, Duluth News Tribune
Letters To The Editor: Hagedorn’s A Rubber Stamp For Trump, Mankato Free Press
Former GOP congressman shares inside look at life in Washington, MPR
GOP senators appear ready to block Trump border declaration, MPR
Search warrants released in North Carolina election probe, AP
Top Democrat says Whitaker didn’t deny talking to Trump about Cohen in closed hearing, CBS News
Governor Tim Walz
Governor’s budget invests in a broken high-tuition, high-aid higher ed system, MinnPost
Gov. Walz: Budget makes historic investment in Greater Minnesota, Duluth News Tribune
Governor Signs Bill For Hwy. 14 Upgrade, Dodge County Independent
READER LETTER: Walz health care plan is a good prescription, Hutchinson Leader
Gwen Walz
‘We are coming!’: First lady Gwen Walz warns GOP over gun bills, FOX9
Gwen Walz: ‘We are coming’ after Minnesota senators who don’t support gun measures, Star Tribune
‘Bring It Up For A Vote!’: Gwen Walz Stands With Moms Demand Action On Gun Bills, WCCO
Minnesota
From the Lefthand Corner: DFL – a voice of reason, Pine and Lakes Echo Journal
Shakopee on short list for new USDA research agency homes, Shakopee Valley News
Jacob Wohl May Have Faked Terroristic Threats Against Himself, Huffington Post
Are fines keeping some people out of the library?, Rochester Post-Bulletin
In St. Paul, Michelle Obama talks about life, learning and that famous fist bump, Pioneer Press
Meet the woman who occupies ‘the most hated place to be in any state government anywhere in the country’, MinnPost
Michelle Obama fans pack Xcel Energy Center for her book tour, Star Tribune
Audit: Fraud in Minnesota’s child care program not $100 million but still troubling, Star Tribune
How much Minnesota spends on child care; why and how fraud occurs, Pioneer Press
‘Pervasive’ child care fraud alleged — but evidence and convictions are hard to come by, Pioneer Press
What we learned from the audit of Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program: no suitcases full of cash, but plenty of baggage, MinnPost
Presidential search cost University of Minnesota almost $260,000, Star Tribune
Mpls. mayor marks new partnership with Red Lake Nation on trip to reservation, MPR
Can medical marijuana help combat Minnesota’s opioid epidemic?, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Legislature
MN gun control advocates rally at Capitol to pressure GOP-led Senate to take up bills, Pioneer Press
Lawmakers consider retooling ‘equalization aid’ to better help property-poor school districts, MinnPost
Elected Officials & Moms Demand Action Rally For Gun Safety Bills, WCCO
Minnesota lawmakers look to restrict e-cigarette use in public spaces, KTTC
The Latest: Democratic leaders react to child care fraud, Miami Herald
Moms warn Minnesota Senate: Vote for stronger gun control, or you’re out, CityPages
It’s baaaaack. Bill to stop cities from setting their own wage and benefit rules reappears at the Legislature, MinnPost
Rosario: Should Minnesota legalize pot? And what are the consequences?, Pioneer Press
Rape survivor shares story with Minnesota lawmakers in hopes of sweeping reform, Star Tribune
Reality Check: Will A Hands-Free Bill Curb Distracted Driving Deaths?, WCCO
The case for restoring polling place options for all Minnesota voters, MinnPost
Sleep-deprived lawmakers are tired of springing forward and falling back., Star Tribune
Viewpoint: Increase LGA to make Minnesota communities stronger, Red Wing Republican Eagle
Minnesota Senate backs disaster loans for barn collapses, Star Tribune
Rep. Collin Peterson
Peterson rips Trump’s proposed USDA cuts, Crookston Times
Reps. Peterson, Craig call listening session for agriculture, Hutchinson Leader
Representative Dean Phillips
Rep. Ilhan Omar
Ilhan Omar’s 16-year-old daughter is co-leading the Youth Climate Strike, Grist
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senator Tina Smith
Bill introduced to make oral cancer medication more affordable, CBS3
Trump
Manafort faces state charges after drawing more federal time, Star Tribune
5 govs oppose Trump plan to cut Great Lakes spending, The Detroit News
AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely claims vindication on collusion, AP
Mnuchin says he’ll protect Trump privacy if taxes requested, NBC News
House calls for public release of Robert Mueller’s final report in 420-0 vote, USA Today
U.S.
When civility is used as a cudgel against people of color, MPR
Why the college admissions scandal hurts students with disabilities, MPR
Students file lawsuit against colleges in bribery scandal, MPR
AP FACT CHECK: Immigrants Won’t Get Better Tuition Than Vets, New York Times
Court rules gun maker can be sued over Newtown shooting, AP
Butterball recalls 78,000 pounds of raw ground turkey due to salmonella concerns, USA Today
Sen. Birch Bayh, author of Title IX law, dies at age 91, MPR
With ‘socialism’ on the rise, the doomsday propaganda is getting very weird, CityPages
FAA Grounds Boeing 737 Max Planes In U.S., Pending Investigation, NPR
Facebook struggles to deal with epic outage, CNN
Now we know how much global warming is reducing the world’s seafood harvest, MinnPost
Admissions scandal highlights divide over class in America, AP
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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
- 5:30 to 7:30 PM — Minnesota DFL Young Professionals Fundraiser and Social Hour with Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Member Jalali Nelson, Lake Monster Brewing, 550 Vandalia St, Unit 160, Saint Paul, MN 55114. More information and RSVP here.
- 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.
- April 8, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- April 10
- 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, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
- April 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- April 12, 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.