In the Know: May 24, 2021

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DFL Party News
RNC Illegally Paid & Tricked Blind, Disabled Veteran to Run for Congress Under a 3rd Party to Pull Votes from Democrats, DFL Party 

Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in his memory, KLTV 

Minnesota Legislature 
Despite slow progress at Capitol, legal marijuana supporters see momentum in Minnesota, Red Lake Nation News 
George Floyd Killing Prompts Some States To Limit Or Ban Chokeholds, WCCO
State lawmakers have work to do before Memorial Day, getting ready for special session, KTOE 

Minnesota News
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace back above 40,000 shots a day, MPR 
THE 30TH ANNUAL REPORT: Star Tribune 50, Star Tribune 
Weekly tests at Minnesota medtech company reveals coronavirus’ broad reach, Star Tribune 
With an extra $75 million, Minnesota schools plan for summer classes, Red Lake Nation News 
George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in brother’s memory, Click 2 Houston 

Republican Party News 
Grassroots or Astroturf? Congressional candidate says he was tricked into running by RNC strategist, FOX 9 
Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on Holocaust comparison, CNN 

U.S. News 
U.S. Imposes Restrictions On Ethiopia And Eritrea Over Tigray Conflict, NPR
U.S. Covid cases hit lowest level since June as nation looks toward Memorial Day, summer travel, CNBC 
Half of US states have fully vaccinated at least 50% of adults. We need to keep going to prevent future outbreaks, official says, CNN 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar to Propose Ban on Prechecked Boxes in Political Donations, New York Times 
Canada eases Northwest Angle travel restrictions; Klobuchar calls step in right direction, International Falls Journal 

U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (CD3, D)
Park Center Student Wins Congressional Art Competition Hosted by Rep. Phillips, Office of Rep. Phillips 

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Upcoming Events:

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

  • 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 27, 7:00 PM — CD3 Senate District Chairs Virtual Meeting, for more information or for log on information email Nancy Meyerhoff
  • 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
  • June 19 — Juneteenth