Days to the November Election: 245
2020 Election
How to vote in Minnesota on Super Tuesday, KARE 11
Your State-By-State Guide To Super Tuesday, NPR
Amy Klobuchar Drops Out of Presidential Race, New York Times
Super Tuesday polls: A state-by-state look at who’s leading, NBC News
DCCC targets House GOP members over Trump administration response to coronavirus, The Hill
Agriculture
RED FARM STATES END UP IN THE BLACK WITH TARIFF PAYMENTS, Successful Agriculture
Coronavirus: “Profound Impacts” On Fertilizer and Crop Protection, AgWeb
Congress
Susan Collins withholding judgment on Trump’s top intelligence pick, The Hill
Republicans are making noises on climate action. Some say it’s just greenwashing, The Guardian
Congress eyes $6 billion to $8 billion to combat coronavirus, The Hill
Donald Trump
How a data-backed Christian nationalist machine helped Trump to power, The Guardian
TRUMP ASKS INFECTIOUS DISEASES EXPERT, PHARMA EXECS IF FLU VACCINE WOULD WORK AGAINST CORONAVIRUS, IS TOLD ‘NO’, Newsweek
Trump loyalist installed in top intelligence post on National Security Council, Politico
Trump demands ‘more easing and cutting’ after Fed slashes rates amid coronavirus outbreak, CNBC
Economy
Fed Chair Powell, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and G-7 finance ministers release statement on coronavirus, NBC News
G7 statement says nations willing to take action to help economy but includes no concrete steps, Marketwatch
Education
Letters urge Betsy DeVos to erase student loan for borrowers with disabilities, NPR
Environment
Shrinking shores: Half the world’s beaches could disappear because of climate change, study says, USA Today
How Big Oil and Big Soda kept a global environmental calamity a secret for decades, Rolling Stone
Climate concerns grow amid wettest February on record, BBC
Governor Tim Walz
Walz, legislative leaders outline state’s response to coronavirus, MinnPost
Health
Minnesota health officials say they can test up to 800 people for COVID-19, MPR
Worries about medical bills and lost pay may hamper coronavirus efforts in the United States, Washington Post
Supreme Court to Hear Obamacare Appeal, New York Times
Immigration
Immigration: Supreme Court skeptical of granting new hearings to asylum seekers, USA Today
The Trump Administration now jails every immigrant it arrests in New York–including those who don’t pose a threat, lawsuit alleges, Buzzfeed
Labor
Strikes Surge Nationwide, Workday MN
St. Paul Educators Set March 10 Strike Deadline, Workday MN
Minnesota Legislature
Hey senators: Don’t presume to speak for all rural Minnesotans. We want electric cars and hybrids, too, Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota News
Minnesota sheriffs issued 51,000 handgun carrying permits in 2019, Pioneer Press
Minnesota exports fells 2 percent in 2019, Pioneer Press
Minnesota nonprofits boost culturally specific mental-health programs for Somali-Americans, Star Tribune
As Minnesota recognizes PTSD in first responders, cities brace for rising costs, MPR
Representative Collin Peterson
COLLIN PETERSON CONGRATULATES NEW NATIONAL FARMERS UNION PRESIDENT ROB LAREW, KROX FM
Collin Peterson seeks to take gray wolves off of endangered species list, KWLM
SIMON SAYS, “IT’S SUPER TUESDAY” AND OFFERS VOTING INFORMATION, KDUZ
Republicans
Alabama Senate race: GOP primary candidates — including Jeff Sessions — run on being closest to Trump, CNN
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Secretary of state to TCU students: ‘Go in there and vote!’, Southern Minn
Minnesota state law prevents changing early presidential votes, CBS Duluth
Senator Tina Smith
Klobuchar, Smith announce additional aid available to Minnesota producers, KEYC
Supreme Court of the US
Supreme Court Eyes The President’s Power To Say ‘You’re Fired!’, NPR
Supreme Court Considers Writing Itself Out Of Speedy Deportation Cases, NPR
U.S. News
Federal Reserve announces first emergency rate cut since the financial crisis, CNN
Top US doctor says coronavirus now an ‘outbreak,’ possibly a ‘pandemic’, New York Post
World News
Chinese official to U.S. after limits put on its journalists: ‘Let’s play.’, Washington Post
Israeli Election Gives Edge to Netanyahu, Initial Results Show, New York Times
Coronavirus: China orders travellers quarantined amid outbreak, BBC
Turkey, EU and the imperilled refugee deal, Al Jazeera
Doubts over viability of Trump administration’s Taliban deal emerge within hours of signing, CNN
Upcoming DFL Events:
- March 3
- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Minnesota Super Tuesday Primary, more information here.
- March 4
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55402
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — LOCATION CHANGE: SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, The Olson Home, 3415 Warner Ln, Minnetrista, MN
- March 5
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters’ Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings (Tentative), Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- March 7
- 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
- 1:00 to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Northtown Library, 707 County Hwy. 10 Frontage Rd, Blaine, MN 55434
- March 8 — Daylight Saving Time Begins
- March 9
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- March 10 — Purim and Holy
- 6:00 to 8:30 PM — SD44 DFL Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction, Under Pressure Brewing, 8806 7th Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427. Suggested donation of $15. Tickets available at the door or here.
- March 11, 6:30 PM — SD49 DFL Information Program: What Every Person Needs to Know About the Census, Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436
- March 12
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN55433.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED: SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- March 14, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD46 DFL Convention, St. Louis Park High School, 6425 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
- March 15 — Democratic Presidential Debate moderated by CNN and Univision view on their channels and streams, more information as it becomes available
- March 16, 7:oo to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
- March 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 18, 7:00 PM — Minnesota National Presidential Nominating Delegate Candidate Training, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. This will be a breakout from the CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting.
- March 19 — Spring Equinox
- March 21
- 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM — SD34 DFL Convention, Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
- 8:30 to 1:00 PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55391
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 Precinct Chairs Welcome Brunch, 3415 Warner Ln, Mound, MN 55364
- March 23, 7:00 PM — Gov. Tim Walz State of the State Address, more information as it become available.
- March 28
- 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD40 DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5889 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD50 DFL Convention, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
- April 1 — April Fools’ Day
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55402
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- April 2, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- April 4— SD37 DFL Convention, Teamsters Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434. Contact them for specifics and timing at petersengm@gmail.com.
- 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD45 DFL Convention, Cooper High School, 47th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD36 DFL Convention, Coon Rapids High School, 2340 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD44 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55391
- April 7, 7:00 to 8:30 PM – SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- April 9 through 13 — Passover
- April 9
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
- April 10 — Good Friday
- April 11, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM — Brooklyn Center DFL Endorsing Convention, Brookdale Library 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.
- April 12 — Easter
- April 13
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, 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 15 — Tax Day
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- April 18
- 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM — SD49 DFL Convention, Valley View Middle School, Auditorium, 6750 Valley View Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55439.
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Convention, Orono High School, 795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake, Mn 55346.
- 12:00 to 5:00 PM — Hennepin County DFL Convention, Hopkins North Junior High School, Cafeteria, 10700 Cedar Lake Rd, Hopkins, MN 55305.
- April 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- April 22 — Earth Day
- April 23 through May 23 — Ramadan
- April 24 — Arbor Day
- April 25, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5869 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429.
- May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location to be determined
- May 6
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- May 7, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- May 9, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — CD3 DFL Convention, Park Center High School, Performing Arts Center, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55344.
- May 10 — Mother’s Day
- May 11
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, 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
- May 14
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- 7:oo to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Community Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345