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In the Know: May 14, 2021


Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to lift state’s mask mandate FridayStar Tribune 
CDC: Those who are fully vaccinated don’t need masks in most indoor situationsBring Me The News 
Live updates: Walz expects Minnesota to beat national goal for COVID vaccinations this summerKARE 11 
Gov. Walz announces vaccine walk-in expansions for 12-17 year oldsWDIO 

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
U.S. Rep. Craig authors bill to forgive private student loans upon death of studentSun This Week 

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Rep. Ilhan Omar Speaks Out Against Israel ViolenceWCCO 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Americans, ready to book vacations again, could be prime targets for scammers, and 2 senators want more protections for travelersBusiness Insider 
D.C. Memo: Tourists de forceMinnPost

U.S. Senator Tina Smith
Detroit Lakes Boys & Girls Club enjoys its first harvest from hydroponic gardenDL-Online 
Smith Bill Would Expand Mental Health WorkforceKDAL 

Minnesota News 
2021 Twin Cities Auto Show moves to the Minnesota State FairgroundsKARE 11
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: State to lift mask mandate; more than half of adults fully vaccinatedMPR 
Younger teens start receiving COVID-19 vaccine in MinnesotaStar Tribune
Where Can Kids 12 To 15 Get Vaccinated In Minnesota: LISTPatch.com 

U.S. News 
US joins global push against violent extremism onlineAssociated Press 
U.S. manufacturing production rises in AprilReuters
U.S. Covid cases fall further as Pfizer’s vaccine is cleared for 12- to 15-year-oldsCNBC 
Biden unmasks — and marks a political milestonePolitico 

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
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