Governor Tim Walz
Walz seeks to pressure reluctant Senate Republicans, MPR
Ag, DNR leaders outline new administration’s priorities, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Gov. Tim Walz said this about Trump’s attacks on John McCain: ‘It’s personal.’, Pioneer Press
Gov. Tim Walz to press for budget plan in first State of the State, Star Tribune
Minnesota
‘I had one class left’: Argosy closure forces students to make tough decisions, MPR
Despite improving economy, state’s homeless population jumps 10 percent since 2015, MPR
#AbledsAreWeird: People with disabilities share uncomfortable encounters, MPR
How much fraud is there really in human services?, MPR
Duluth as a destination for climate refugees?, Duluth News Tribune
Despite improving economy, state’s homeless population on the rise, Rochester Post-Bulletin
CWD: ‘It’s kind of a genetic roulette table’, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Liberian community prays for extension as time runs out, Chanhassen Villager
Minnesota Legislature
A lone Republican’s fight to provide emergency insulin to Minnesota’s diabetics, CityPages
Bitter, partisan health insurance debate erupts in Minnesota House, Pioneer Press
Minnesota moves one step closer to sanity on the roads, Star Tribune
Representative Dean Phillips
Hot-button issues, local concerns dominate Rep. Dean Phillips’ town hall, Star Tribune
Representative Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar and others call for protections for immigrants, Star Tribune
Ilhan Omar accuses Brazilian president of human rights abuses, New York Post
Trump
Trump’s invective at John McCain dismays some Republicans, AP
Trump says Ohio workers ‘better love me,’ renews McCain feud, AP
Trump attacks McCain again, saying he didn’t get ‘thank-you’ for role in funeral, Duluth News Tribune
AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely says Mueller appointment biased, AP
Trump says public should see ‘ridiculous’ Mueller report, AP
AP FACT CHECK: Trump attacks Russia probe as biased, AP
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s slam on McCain ignores who aided vets, AP
AP-NORC Poll: Most at least partly confident in Russia probe, AP
Judge rules against Trump drilling plans because they ignore climate change, Star Tribune
U.S.
‘Full House’ to big house in college scheme? Experts differ, AP
Poll: More Americans want immigration to stay the same, A growing number of Americans say immigration levels should remain the same or increase, according to a major U.S. survey, a shift that comes as the Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement., Star Tribune
Civil rights and faith leaders to FBI: Take white nationalist violence seriously, MPR
Supreme Court justices seem incredulous at repeated racial bias in jury selection, MPR
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 PM — Gov. Walz’s State of the State Address, more information as it becomes available.
- 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 — 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
- April 10, 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.
- April 14, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting
- April 16, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Convention, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka MN 55305
- April 17
- 6:30 to 8:00 PM — SD48 Town Hall with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Laurie Pryor and Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley Viw Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Business Meeting, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- April 19 — Good Friday
- 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 19 through April 27 — Passover