Days to the November Election: 176
Agriculture
U.S. NEXT WEEK TO START PURCHASING $3 BLN WORTH OF FARM GOODS, Successful Farming
MURDER HORNETS NOT TAKING OVER, USDA SAYS, Successful Farming
‘Nerve-Racking and Very Unusual’: Snow in May Worries Growers, New York Times
As Food Supply Chain Breaks Down, Farm-To-Door CSAs Take Off, NPR
DFL News
DFL congressional endorsements get underway, Star Tribune
Donald Trump
Trump administration cuts funding for coronavirus researcher, jeopardizing possible COVID-19 cure, 60 Minutes
Supreme Court battle over Donald Trump’s finances carries risks for all three branches, USA Today
Trump charges Obama with ‘biggest political crime in American history’,The Guardian
GOP senators worry Trump, COVID-19 could cost them their majority, The Hill
Economy
The strong economy didn’t make Trump, but coronavirus collapse could break him, CNN
The coronavirus economy is exposing how easy it is to fall from the middle class into poverty, Washington Post
Women Bear The Brunt Of Coronavirus Job Losses, NPR
Lamar Alexander warns ‘not enough money’ to help everyone, Politico
The Disastrous Employment Numbers Show Almost Every Job Is at Risk, New York Times
Education
Small, private colleges get boost from coronavirus relief funds, MPR
Sen. Bill Cassidy On Reopening Schools: Children Are Paying A High Price At Home, NPR
Environment
Clean energy policies can help drive economic development in rural Minnesota, MN Reformer
Hurricane season is expected to be worse than normal, NBC News
Will the Coronavirus Crisis Trump the Climate Crisis? New York Times
Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Walz Says More Testing Is Needed Before Many Businesses Can Reopen, NPR
Bipartisan bill addressing prescription drug price transparency goes to Gov. Walz, MinnPost
Walz urges Legislature to replenish, extend COVID-19 Minnesota Fund, KSTP
Minnesota’s coach-governor has his own Covid playbook, CNN
Health
May 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: Two dozen more deaths as state nears testing goal, MPR
Minnesota has opened 10 formal COVID-related workplace-safety investigations, Star Tribune
Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely, MPR
Immigration
Trump Administration Pushes to Extend Coronavirus Immigration Limits, Wall Street Journal
While she treated coronavirus patients, the US denied her a green card, CNN>US senators want to halt immigration, just when the economy needs it most, Yahoo Finance
Labor
Union Representing Minnesota Meatpacking Plants Speaks Out Against Opening, CBS
It pays to stay unemployed. That might be a good thing, CNBC
Garment Workers in Unions Fear For Their Jobs, New York Times
‘It’s too early to go back’: Workers fear for their health and finances as states rush to reopen,Washington Post
Tensions rise over PPE availability at United Hospital. One nurse is fired and the union plans a protest., Pioneer Press
Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Talking Points: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Opens Up About Losing Her Brother To COVID-19, WCCO
COVID-19 Daily ?: Deaths rising at predicted pace in Minn., Lt. Gov. Flanagan talks about community resilience, recovery group, KSTP
Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Legislature: The biggest questions for final week of session, Pioneer Press
The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota surpasses 10,000 confirmed cases; state bans large, in-person graduation ceremonies, MinnPost
Minnesota House passes bill raising age to buy tobacco to 21, MPR
Deficit leaves lawmakers with painful math problem, MPR
Minnesota News
Minnesota slower to ‘reopen’ than other states, Kare 11
Minnesotans slipping in social distancing measures as confirmed coronavirus cases rise, Pioneer Press
3 Minnesota teenagers taken into custody in alleged assault on Asian American woman, NBC News
MN health commissioner: If you have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested, Pioneer Press
Minnesota’s child vaccinations drop amid COVID-19 fears, Star Tribune
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Legislators ask for FEMA help on livestock depopulation, disposal, National Hog Farmer
Republicans
G.O.P. Coronavirus Message: Economic Crisis Is a Green New Deal Preview, Star Tribune
Why the GOP may lose everything, Washington Post
Republicans fume over the nation’s lockdowns, Politico
Republicans in Minnesota
Fight Over Virus’s Death Toll Opens Grim New Front in Election Battle, New York Times
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Minnesota Senate passes 2020 election bill: more money for no-excuse absentee balloting, but no all vote-by-mail, MinnPost
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar asks Barr for answers on coronavirus outbreaks in prisons, The Hill
Senator Tina Smith
Why a red hot small-business relief program has gone stone cold, Star Tribune
U.S. News
Anti-vaccination activists join stay-at-home order protesters, MPR
Shutdown of tribal casinos deals blow to Indian Country, Star Tribune
South Dakota’s governor threatened to take two tribes to court over coronavirus checkpoints. Here’s what to know, CNN
World News
Trump Says He’s ‘Torn’ on China Deal as Advisers Signal Harmony on Trade, New York Times
Russia sees record daily rise in coronavirus cases; Spain death toll at 7-week low, CNBC
This Afghan General Fought the Taliban for Years. Now He Has Joined Them., New York Times
Upcoming DFL Events
With the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.
All DFL conventions will now be held virtually. If you were elected as a Delegate or Alternate at Caucuses, you will be hearing from your district with specifics. If you don’t, please check with the hosting organization.
- Today through May 18 — Minnesota Stay at Home Order
- Today through May 23 — Ramadan
- May 11 — deadline for certification of DFL local unit balloting results
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting
- May 14
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting,
- May 18 — Last Day of the 2020 Legislative Session
- May 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- May 25 — Memorial Day
- May 26 -31 — State DFL Convention virtual voting window
- May 31 — Mandatory meeting for district-level DFL National Delegates, more information as it becomes available
- June 3
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- June 4, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- June 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.