Days to the November Election: 242
2020 Election
LGBTQ voters turned out in record numbers on Super Tuesday, Vox
Florida woman switched multiple voters’ party affiliations from Democrat to Republican — without their knowledge, Raw Story
Agriculture
FARMOBILE PATENTS BLOCKCHAIN TECH TO PROTECT AND MANAGE GROWERS’ DATA, Successful Farming
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Ellison, other AGs pushing for crackdown on chemical used to sterilize medical devices, StarTribune
Economy
U.S. Economy Added 273,000 Jobs in February, Wall Street Journal
Stocks fall, bond yields take another breathtaking drop, Associated Press
Donald Trump
The 27 most downright odd lines from Donald Trump’s interview with Sean Hannity, CNN
Trump border crackdown stalls as illegal crossings increase for first time in 9 months, Washington Post
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads over census confusion, Politico
The biggest challenge to America’s coronavirus response? Trump., Vox
Column: The coronavirus crisis exposes the stupidity of Trump’s healthcare policies, Los Angeles Times
Trump’s visit to CDC in Atlanta is back on, hours after it was canceled due to coronavirus worry, CNBC
Environment
Disappearing beaches: Climate change could wipe out half of the world’s sandy shorelines, NBC News
The environment and taxpayers need IRS guidance on conservation easements, The Hill
Governor Tim Walz
Act now to protect Minnesota in coronavirus epidemic, StarTribune
Lawmakers praise plan to complete Hwy 14, Mankato Free Press
Health
AP VoteCast: Health care top issue in Minnesota, Star Tribune
Uber and Lyft each rolled out new services aimed at addressing social determinants of health, Business Insider
Nurses Battling Coronavirus Beg for Protective Gear and Better Planning, New York Times
Democrats plan health care broadside at Trump during Orlando visit, The Palm Beach Post
CHUCK SCHUMER HITS OUT AT DONALD TRUMP OVER ‘UNRELEASED’ HEALTH CARE PLAN: ‘IT’S YOUR DAILY LIE’, Newsweek
Immigration
Court Blocks Trump’s ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy Along Part Of The Border, NPR
U.S. to begin taking DNA samples from immigrants who enter illegally, NBC News
ICE officers deployed to ‘flood the streets’ of sanctuary cities: report, The Hill
Janitors threaten open-ended strike as Minnesota prepares for coronavirus outbreak, MN Reformer
New York City Council Staffers Close In On a Remarkable Union Built From Scratch, In These Times
House Passes Bill Granting TSA Employees Full Workers Rights, The Hill
Minnesota Legislature
The push for an Equal Rights Amendment in Minnesota, MPR
Minnesota House passes family and medical leave, but Senate prospects dim, Pioneer Press
Minnesota News
Minneapolis deal will close Kmart, open road and development, MPR
Storage containers are a lifeline for homeless in Minneapolis, Star Tribune
MDH: 28 more flu-related deaths reported in Minnesota, KARE11
MN Senate Committee passes $20 million coronavirus fund, KARE11
Mike Pence visits Minnesota’s 3M, pledges to ‘lean in’ against spread of coronavirus, Pioneer Press
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
MN Senate Committee passes $20 million coronavirus fund, KARE 11
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Collin Peterson to announce reelection run, Politico
Republicans
Aaron Schock’s Gay Coming Out Doesn’t Cancel Out His Hypocrisy, Vanity, and The Harm He Did, Daily Beast
When Republicans’ fake-census efforts go too far, MSNBC
The Oregon GOP’s Favorite Anti-Environment Group Is Awash in Racism and Violent Threats, Mother Jones
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar urges Hennepin County attorney to investigate Myon Burrell case, StarTribune
Senator Tina Smith
Smith co-writes letter urging bargaining protections for federal defense dept. Workers, Brainerd Dispatch
Senators: Census workers need a plan for coronavirus, Duluth News Tribune
Klobuchar, Smith vote for bill securing coronavirus emergency funding, Brainerd Dispatch
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Secretary of State: Minnesota voter turnout up 177% over 2016 caucuses, KSTP
Lawmakers question election security funding after poll finder error, StarTribune
Supreme Court of the US
Nathaniel Woods executed in Alabama after Supreme Court denies stay, ABC News
The controversy over Chuck Schumer’s attack on Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, explained, Vox
U.S. News
Ex-Nazi concentration camp guard, living in U.S. since 1959, faces deportation, Washington Post
Senate passes $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus package, sending bill to Trump’s desk, CNBC
Mortgage rates plunge to record lows on coronavirus fears, Washington Post
With Thousands Trapped on Board, Cruise Ship Awaits Coronavirus Test Results, New York Times
White House sidelines Azar from coronavirus response, Politico
Women’s History Month
Why We Still Need Women’s History Month in 2020, NowThis
World News
Syria war: Russia and Turkey agree Idlib ceasefire, BBC
International Criminal Court approves investigation of possible war crimes in Afghanistan involving U.S. troops, Washington Post
Dubai’s Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed, Abducted and Imprisoned Daughters, Says London Court, Daily Beast
Upcoming DFL Events:
- 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 — CANCELLED FOR NATIONAL DELEGATE TRAINING 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