Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to lift state’s mask mandate Friday, Star Tribune
CDC: Those who are fully vaccinated don’t need masks in most indoor situations, Bring Me The News
Live updates: Walz expects Minnesota to beat national goal for COVID vaccinations this summer, KARE 11
Gov. Walz announces vaccine walk-in expansions for 12-17 year olds, WDIO
Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota House votes 72-61 to legalize cannabis; vote in Senate unlikely, KSTP
Minnesota House casts historic vote to legalize marijuana, Star Tribune
Minnesota expects $9 billion in federal stimulus, much of it is already targeted at certain priorities, Pioneer Press
U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
U.S. Rep. Craig authors bill to forgive private student loans upon death of student, Sun This Week
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Rep. Ilhan Omar Speaks Out Against Israel Violence, WCCO
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Americans, ready to book vacations again, could be prime targets for scammers, and 2 senators want more protections for travelers, Business Insider
D.C. Memo: Tourists de force, MinnPost
U.S. Senator Tina Smith
Detroit Lakes Boys & Girls Club enjoys its first harvest from hydroponic garden, DL-Online
Smith Bill Would Expand Mental Health Workforce, KDAL
Minnesota News
2021 Twin Cities Auto Show moves to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, KARE 11
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: State to lift mask mandate; more than half of adults fully vaccinated, MPR
Younger teens start receiving COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota, Star Tribune
Where Can Kids 12 To 15 Get Vaccinated In Minnesota: LIST, Patch.com
U.S. News
US joins global push against violent extremism online, Associated Press
U.S. manufacturing production rises in April, Reuters
U.S. Covid cases fall further as Pfizer’s vaccine is cleared for 12- to 15-year-olds, CNBC
Biden unmasks — and marks a political milestone, Politico
Republican Party News
Over 100 Republicans sign letter threatening to form third party, ABC
The Debate Is Over: Donald Trump Owns The Republican Party, NPR
Trump’s GOP Drives Out Reagan Republicans, U.S. News & World Report
Upcoming Events:
You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.
- May 16 through 18 — Shavout
- May 19
- 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leadership Call, contact them for more information at www.dfl.org
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- May 22, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- May 26, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leadership Call, contact them for more information at www.dfl.org
- May 28, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- May 31 — Memorial Day
- June 2
- 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
- June 5, 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Coffee with Hennepin County Commissioner LaTondresse, first Saturday of each month. Log in here.
- June 10
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- June 14 — Flag Day
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM – SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee, contact them for more information
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee, contact them for more information