More twists with Frontier as Minnesota attorney general’s office opens another inquiry, Star Tribune
Congress
The Daily 202: Growing bipartisan alarm in Congress over measles outbreaks amid falling vaccination rates, Washington Post
McCrae Dowless, suspect in ballot fraud case, freed after arraignment, WNCT
Senate panel warns of dangers of anti-vaccine movement, Washington Post
Ohio teen tells Senate why he defied his mom to get vaccinated, WBNS
Democratic lawmaker announces plans to file impeachment resolution, CNN
Governor Tim Walz
With negotiations coming, Walz promotes budget plans, Mankato Free Press
Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan hear St. Cloud students, teachers on education budget, St. Cloud Times
Walz Hails Bipartisan Cooperation As He Signs His 1st Bills, WCCO
Breaking an environmental impasse, Gov. Tim Walz signs Minnesota bonding bill, Star Tribune
Tied up Andover landfill money rolled into package signed by Walz, MPR
Walz signs first two bills of session, MPR
Lt. Gov., Higher Ed Commissioner Visit Fond du Lac Tribal College, WDIO
Lt. Governor Flanagan to visit Cloquet Monday, CBS3
DNR meeting: Residents butt heads over deer farm’s culpability in CWD’s spread, Brainerd Dispatch
Fillmore County reverses course in battle against deer disease, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Minnesota’s school funding formula provides some students of color less than their white peers, MPR
Walmart loses fight for lower taxes in Washington County, Pioneer Press
US Highway 14 is project back on track, Rochester Post-Bulletin
State levels new charge against Chappy’s, Duluth News Tribune
The Kindness Revolt: A not-so-secret plot to make a better Minnesota, CityPages
For Minnesota’s dairy farmers, a season of collapsed roofs and wasted milk, CityPages
The Midwest is calling for a clean energy revolution, Grist
Our View: Deer disease should concern all Minnesotans, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Modern struggles large factor in farmer suicide rates, St. Cloud Times
VA won’t certify medical pot for veterans, so Minnesota would help, under bill, Pioneer Press
Big winner, big secret? Bill would shield IDs of MN lottery winners, MPR
Two activists are planning to do something novel when it comes to the debate over recreational marijuana in Minnesota: debate, MinnPost
Immigration is key to growth, Minneapolis Fed president tells legislators, Star Tribune
20 cents vs. four nickels: Messaging matters in gas tax debate, MPR
Lawmakers want to rename Minnesota’s Interstate State Park for Walter Mondale, Pioneer Press
Letters: Raise the gas tax and fix our roads, Pioneer Press
New bills would reduce penalties for possessing, selling marijuana, FOX9
Threats by Republican during Capitol gun rally should be taken seriously, Marshall Independent
LETTER: Background check bill makes sense, Sun Sailor
District 11B special election race set, KBJR
Pence
Vice President to headline oil-and-gas industry event in Columbus, Toledo Blade
Collin Peterson speaks in Willmar about veterans homes, Agent Orange, West Central Tribune
House Ag Chairman: Requiring SNAP recipients to work is ‘not going to happen’, Watchdog
Some Minnesota elected officials express support for Omar, Pioneer PressSenator Amy KlobucharSen. Amy Klobuchar: ‘We have a major monopoly problem’, The Washington Post
Senator Tina Smith
Trump
As investigations swirl, Trump team ready to fight, distract, AP
Prosecutors say Paul Manafort ‘blames everyone’ but himself, in sentencing filing, PBS
Cohen’s 4th day of testimony could touch on Russia, finances, AP
Trump to battle investigations with condemnation and lawyers, AP
New York authorities subpoena Trump Organization’s insurer as part of big probe into business practices, CNBC
Dozens of ex-officials warn Trump against White House panel on climate change, The Hill
In Quinnipiac poll, 64% of Americans think Trump has committed a crime, MinnPost
President pressured staff to grant security clearance to Ivanka Trump, CNN
Endangered species face ‘disaster’ under Trump administration, The Guardian
New Trump administration rule will strip funding from Planned Parenthood, Vox
Trump dealt blow as US trade deficit jumps, BBC
The Big Unanswered Questions After Michael Cohen’s Capitol Hill Marathon, NPR
U.S.
H.I.V. Is Reported Cured in a Second Patient, a Milestone in the Global AIDS Epidemic, New York Times
ACA premiums rising beyond reach of older, middle-class consumers, Washington Post
U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began, USA Today
Arizona Legislature Mulls Bills To Weaken Vaccination Requirements, NPR
Michigan governor defends proposal for steep fuel tax rise, AP
Another tribe challenges North Dakota voter ID requirement, ABC News
NH House committee considers ‘red flag’ gun control bill, WMUR
Dallas gets approval to remove Confederal War Memorial, AP
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announces he will resign, MPR
How federal disaster money favors the rich, MPR
A major new study offers yet more proof that MMR vaccine does not cause autism, MinnPost
Whole Foods cuts workers’ hours after Amazon introduces minimum wage, The Guardian
Moms at Amazon are fighting for child care. The company would benefit from listening., Vox
U.S. Cities Skeptical Of FDA Warnings Against Medicine Imports From Canadian Firm, NPR
Upcoming DFL Events
- March 6
- 6:00 PM — HR1 Livestream Town Hall with Rep. Dean Phillips, Rep. John Sarbanes, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Rep. Joe Neguse and Rep. Tom Malinowski on the NowThis Politics Facebook page.
- 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Maple Grove Library, Room #107, 8001 Main St, Maple Grove, MN
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- March 8, 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 9, 1:30 to 3:30 PM — Rep. Phillips’ Community Conversation on HR1, Little Theater, Hopkins High School, 2400 Lindbergh Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Rep. Phillips will be joined by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, President of End Ciitizens United Tiffany Miller and Hamline University Professor David Schultz.
- March 10, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information
- March 11
- 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
- March 12, 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Business Meeting, EOC (Lower Level), Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Registration opens at 6:30 PM. Meeting gaveled to order at 7:00 PM
- March 13
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- March 14
- 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD49 Town Hall with Sen. Melissa Franzen, Rep. Heather Edelson, Rep. Steve Elkins, 4801 West 50th St, Edina, MN 55424
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 15, 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 16, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Main Commons, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
- March 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 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.