In the Know: May 30, 2019 , CD3 DFL

Environment

Renewable energy is a growing slice of Minnesota’s energy pie, MPR
More natural gas isn’t a “middle ground” — it’s a climate disaster, Vox
Loss in popularity, climate change put pressure on public golf courses, MinnPost

GOP
Steve King says assuming all cultures are equal is ‘devaluing’ the Founding Fathers, The Hill
Yes, Of Course Mitch McConnell Is a Hypocrite, Mother Jones
Why Is This Republican Congressman Following White Nationalists On Twitter?, TPM
Deceased G.O.P. Strategist’s Hard Drives Reveal New Details on the Census Citizenship Question, New York Times

Governor Tim Walz
Governor Walz requests presidential disaster declaration, CBS 3
Governor Walz Signs Bill Establishing Protections for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults, Hometown Source

Labor Rights
Picket Over Dangerous Working Conditions at Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, Workday Minnesota

Minnesota Legislative Session
Minnesota GOP Kills Good Idea That Would’ve Saved Poor Diabetics’ Lives, Splinter
Another Minnesota legislative session, another that goes to overtime: reflections on the causes, Litchfield Independent Review
UMN Expert: Minnesota’s rural-urban divide and the 2019 Legislative session, UMN News
Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill, MPR
Let’s find a solution for the insulin crisis, Star Tribune

Minnesota News
What’s the value of energy storage? Minnesota aims to find out, Utility Dive
Pro-choice advocates sue Minnesota over ‘burdensome and unnecessary’ abortion laws, City Pages
Minnesota’s departure from coal will mean more natural gas, nuclear, MPR
Program to pay Minnesota homeowners to let their lawn go to the bees, Star Tribune
Stearns County starts free HIV testing, St. Cloud Times
FBI investigates Facebook posting of Minnesota woman’s abortion records, City Pages
Minnesota farmers high on hemp’s potential, MPR
Health officials hope to slash Minnesota’s new HIV infections, MPR
Schools use new tactics to fight the teen vaping epidemic, KARE 11
Polygamist leader ordered to halt construction, KARE 11

News of the World
In US-China trade war, rare earth elements are latest flashpoint, NBC
Ghana is adopting a data-driven approach to fighting poverty, Vox
Israel Calls New Elections As Netanyahu Fails To Meet Coalition Deadline, HuffPost
Israel’s second election of 2019 will feature these key players, NBC
Wikileaks’ Julian Assange misses US extradition hearing amid health concerns, CBS

Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
A new generation in Congress embraces town halls, Star Tribune
Rep. Craig expresses support for ACA, Medicare buy-in option at Northfield town hall, Northfield News

Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Thanks to Rep. Peterson, The Daily Journal
Peterson holding ag town hall in Marshall, Marshall Independent
Rep. Peterson supports Alzheimer’s fight, Hutchinson Leader

Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1)
Hagedorn’s statements questionable, The Free Press

Secretary of State Steve Simon
Secretary Of State Simon Ready To Put Election Security Funding To Use, KXRA

Trump
Trump finally admits Russia helped get him elected, Vox
Trump: Whoever moved to obscure USS McCain was ‘well meaning’, The Hill
Mueller gives a glorious demonstration of what honest, nonpartisan law enforcement looks like, MinnPost
Trump attacks Mueller, saying he would have brought charges if he had evidence, Pioneer Press
Mueller hands his caseload to Congress, as impeachment calls grow louder, MPR
Pelosi resists calls for impeachment after Mueller refuses to exonerate Trump, CNN
Trump escalates attacks on Mueller, The Hill
The House Democrats calling for an impeachment inquiry into Trump, CNN
Pelosi slams Facebook for refusing to take down doctored videos, NBC

U.S. News
New Hampshire sues 3M, DuPont, other chemical companies, Pioneer Press
Louisiana passes fetal heartbeat abortion ban, Democratic governor says he will sign into law, NBC
New Hampshire Repeals Death Penalty After State Senate Overrides Veto, Time
Sixteen women allege discrimination at FBI training academy in lawsuit, NBC
Citizen Group constructs private fence on southern border, CBS
Illinois Senate approves recreational use of marijuana after settling home growth issue, CBS

Upcoming DFL Events

Today through June 5 — Ramadan
Today through May 31, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM — SD40 DFL Garage Sale, 2709 Pearson Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN
May 31, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
June 4
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
June 5
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172
June 6, 6:00 PM — SD37 DFL Marching in the Spring Lake Park Tower Days Parade, corner of Able St NE and 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. Contact them if you can march with them.
June 7, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
June 8, 8:30 to 5:45 PM — 4th Biennial DFL Training Summit, Metropolitan State University, 700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN 55106. More information and register here.
June 9, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
June 10
- 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
June 13
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
June 14
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
June 16 — Fathers’ Day
June 19, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
June 20, 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD40 marching in the Earle Brown Days Parade
July 2
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
July 3
- 6:30 to :30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnesota MN 55305
July 4 — Independence Day
July 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
July 17, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.

Upcoming DFL Events

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