In the Know: March 9, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine, Pioneer Press 
Gov. Tim Walz to announce COVID vaccine next steps on Tuesday, Bring Me The News 
More than Half of Minnesota’s Teachers, Seniors Vaccinated Against COVID-19, KNSI 
Walz Releases Update On Schools In Minnesota, KTOE 

Minnesota Legislature
Senate GOP Approves $20 Million For Chauvin Trial, But Seeks To Delay New Police Requirements, WCCO 
Minnesota grant proposal aims to help cities prepare for climate change, Grand Forks Herald 
As Chauvin trial gets under way, lawmakers remain at odds over paying for security, MinnPost 
Minnesota braces for glut of evictions once pandemic ban ends, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News
Day 2 of Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection is poised to start, Star Tribune
State to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, roughly 70% of Minnesota’s seniors now vaccinated, KSTP
What does the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill mean for Minnesota? At least $4.72 billion, for starters, MinnPost
Minnesota braces for glut of evictions once pandemic ban ends, Pioneer Press

National News
Here’s what’s in the American Rescue Plan as it heads toward final passage, MPR
US urged to cut 50% of emissions by 2030 to spur other countries to action, The Guardian
Daylight saving time is back this weekend, and so is the annual controversy about the practice, USA Today

Republican Party News
Trump still a force, factor in Minnesota GOP politics, Star Tribune

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Rep Angie Craig visits Northfield BTYR Pancake Breakfast, Northfield News

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Minneapolis residents demand transparency after police inflate carjacking charges, Star Tribune 

U.S. Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1, R)
FCC investigating Hagedorn appearances on KTOE radio, Mankato Free Press

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
US lawmakers want more research on coronavirus pandemic’s mental health toll, Henry Herald 

U.S. Senator Tina Smith
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Says Senate-Passed COVID-19 Relief Package Will Help Devastated Tribal Communities Recover From Pandemic, Red Lake Nation News 
Joe Manchin Signals He Is Open to Filibuster Reform, Truth Out 

Upcoming Events:

You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.

  • March 10, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 11
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • March 14 — Daylight Saving Time begins
    • Deadline to sign up for the 2021 Virtual Train the Trainer series
  • March 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Virtual Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • March 16, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Virtual DFL Central Committee Meeting, email us at info@dfl3cd.org for log in information.
  • March 18, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 23, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 24, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 25, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 28 — Palm Sunday
  • March 28 through April 3 — Passover
  • March 29 — Holi
  • March 30, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 31, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 1 — April Fools’ Day
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 2 — Good Friday
  • April 4 — Easter
  • April 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 7
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Calls, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 8
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 12 through May 12 — Ramadan
  • April 12
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 13, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 14, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 15 — Tax Day
    • 5:30 to 7:30 PM — 2021 DFL Founders Day Celebration with Special Guest Gov. Gretchen Whitmore, more information and tickets here.
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.