Age of Trump:
Congressional Republicans lobby Trump to back down on tariffs, MPR News
Trump Reaffirms Commitment to Tariffs but Opens Door to Compromise, New York Times
Governor Dayton:
Minnesota projects $328M budget surplus, Daily News
Gun Debate:
States with Stricter Gun Laws Have Fewer Homicides and Suicides, VICE
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesota Legislators Introduce Bill to Support Statewide Quit-Smoking Services, Markets Insider
Legislative Auditor: Minnesota failing to protect vulnerable adults in senior facilities, Star Tribune
Lawmakers want say in 3M settlement dollars, Star Tribune
Tired of waiting, female lawmakers take action on sexual harassment culture at the Capitol, Go MN
Representative Paulsen:
Letter: Erik Paulsen’s ‘town calls’ fail to connect with constituents, Sun Sailor
Senator Klobuchar:
School safety bill introduced by bipartisan response to Florida shooting, USA Today
Klobuchar: Fighting Russian interference is Trump’s “obligation”, Axios
Other News:
Youbetcha! Minnesota ranked best state for women, St. Cloud Times
If Texas Turns Blue, It Starts Tonight: Three Districts to Watch, The Daily Beast
Eric Holder group sues Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for not calling special elections, USA Today
Ben Carson on His Vexing Reign at HUD: Brain Surgery Was Easier Than This, New York Times
Kansas Secretary of State seeks to deliver a devastating blow to voting rights, ThinkProgress
What on earth was Sam Nunberg doing? A few theories., Washington Post
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, 8:00 AM — SD49 DFL Convention, Auditorium, Valley View Middle School, 6750 Valley View Rd, Edina, MN 55439
- March 10, 9:00 AM — SD44 DFL Convention, Cafeteria, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 10, 9:30 AM — SD47 DFL Convention, Waconia Middle School, 1400 Community Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
- 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