Call of The Senate (MN Senate DFL Podcast, link)
MN Values Podcast (MN House DFL Podcast, link)
Economy
“She Lied to my Face”: Inside the Hectic Last Days of Gymbor’s Retail Bankruptcy, The InterceptThe Private Prison Divestment Movement Just Had an Incredible Week, In These Times
GOP
Florida passed a historic expansion of voting rights. Now Republicans want to hobble it., Vox
Now that Mueller’s conclusions are in, Senate Republicans are ready to turn back to Hillary Clinton, Vox
The end for Obamacare? Trump administration says it will ask a court to throw out entire health law, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Governor Tim Walz
Walz says he’s willing to wheel and deal with GOP on health care, gas tax hike, KWLM
Gov. Walz to visit Moorhead as city prepare for flood threat, Valley News Live
Governor’s revised budget includes increased higher ed spending, MN Daily
Labor Movement
After Janus, Cities and Towns Are Poised to Become the New Battleground Over ‘Right to Work’, Workday Minnesota
“We Demand Food for Thought”: UIC Grad Workers On Strike for Living Wages and Respect, In These Times
Minnesota Legislature
What’s in the Minnesota House DFL budget proposal?, Bring Me the News
Rep. Joe McDonald: Asking Minnesota’s corporations to pay more in taxes is ‘stupid’
Minnesota Senate passes hands-free cellphone requirement for drivers, Bring Me the News
Minnesota
Is Minnesota in the midst of another farm crisis?, Minnpost
Mississippi River at St. Paul hits ‘major’ flood level, Pioneer Press
Report: Minnesota Farm Income Continues to Drop, St. Cloud Times
Crow Wing County commissioner not particularly concerned if drug addicts die, City Pages
MSP Airport offering new, free English class for all employees, KSTP
Trump
What Minnesota’s members of Congress said about the Mueller report, Pioneer Press
What I’d like to hear the president say to the American people, Minnpost
Democrats ask for full Mueller files; GOP exclaims ‘move on’, MPR
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith want full Mueller investigation released publicly, KSTP
Robert Mueller and the collapse of American trust, Vox
U.S. News
US House passes bills meant to pressure Venezuela’s Maduro, Star Tribune
Pentagon announces $1 billion transfer for border barriers, angering Democrats, Duluth News Tribune
Wisconsin
Wisconsin officials await ruling on laws limiting governor, Star Tribune
Candidates each raise more than $1 million since Wisconsin Supreme Court race began, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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
- April 21 — Easter