Gun Debate:
Our View: Be open to all ideas on gun violence, Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota Elections:
Bush earns Republican endorsement to challenge Sauke, Post Bulletin
Minnesota Legislative Session:
6 Predictions For Energy Policy At the 2018 Minnesota Legislature, Energy News
State lawmakers weigh changes to University of Minnesota regent election process, Minnesota Daily
Ramsey County’s Soil and Water Board may dissolve through legislation, Pioneer Press
As business brings back foreign profits, should Minnesota get piece of the action?, Star Tribune
Secretary of State Steve Simon:
Inside the battle across Minnesota to prevent Russian meddling in this year’s elections, Star Tribune
Other News:
The March 5 DACA deadline is here, Think Progress
Trump signals he may drop tariffs if a ‘fair’ NAFTA agreement is signed, CNBC
State Dept. Was Granted $120 Million to Fight Russian Meddling. It Has Spent $0., New York Times
As Washington stalls, 24 legislatures move to make environment less toxic, MinnPost
White House Says No Countries Are Exempt From Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, TIME
Kim Jong Un meets with South Korean officials for historic talks in Pyongyang, Business Insider
Far Right Surges As Italy Faces Hung Parliament, HuffPost
Could ‘smart salting’ keep Minnesota roads and waters safe?, MPR News
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- Today through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period
- March 6, 7:00 PM — UPDATE: no SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting this month
- March 6, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for this month’s location.
- March 6, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- March 7, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, locations vary, check their website for more information.
- March 8, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 9, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- March 10, 10:00 AM — SD37 DFL Convention, CHANGE OF LOCATION: Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
- March 11 — Daylight Savings Time starts
- March 11, 12:00 PM — SD46 DFL Convention, St. Louis Park High School, 6425 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. More information and RSVP here.
- March 12, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 12, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- March 13, 6:0 PM — SD44 DFL Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction, Back Channel Brewing Co., 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. More information and RSVP here.
- March 14, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- March 16, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- March 17, 10:00 AM — SD33 DFL Convention, Orono Public High School, Cafeteria, 795 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Orono, MN
- March 19, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
- March 21, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting and Pre-Convention Committees meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 23, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- March 25 — Palm Sunday
- March 25 — Rama Navami
- March 26 — Yom HaAliyah
- March 23, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- March 31 — Holy Saturday
- March 31 — First day of Passover