In the Know: November 19, 2020


Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorney General Ellison reaches settlement with Apple over iPhone throttlingRed Lake Nation News

Donald Trump 
Trump targets vote certification in late bid to block Biden, Associated Press
Trump Pushes New Environmental Rollbacks on His Way Out the DoorTime
Trump campaign asks Pennsylvania court to declare Trump winner, The Hill
Georgia expected to release results of Trump-Biden hand recount, NBC 

Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions in response to surgeCBS
What’s in Minnesota’s latest COVID-19 executive order? Read the full document here.SC Times

Minnesota Legislature 
The 2020 results are likely to keep Minnesota legislative elections highly competitive — for a long time to comeMinnPost
Minnesota State colleges see $120 million increase from legislature to offset pandemic losses, support studentsStar Tribune

Minnesota News
Gov. Tim Walz announces ‘4-Week Dial Back’ plan affecting bars, restaurants, gyms and more, Fox 9
As COVID surges, Minnesota dials it back. Here’s what you need to know about the new rules, MPR
The Conservation Fund buys thousands of acres of Minnesota forestland, Star Tribune

President-Elect Joe Biden
Minnesota ICU nurse brings Biden to tears during COVID-19 conference call, Pioneer Press
Groups Call on Biden to Cancel Student DebtInside Higher Ed
Biden, Harris to meet with governors, Trump again has no public eventsNBC

Senator Tina Smith
Duckworth, Hirono, Senate Democrats Call for Trump Administration to Support Nationwide Capacity for Shipping, Handling and Distribution of COVID-19River Bender

Republican Party
Kristi Noem rigidly follows Trump strategy of denial as Covid ravages South DakotaThe Guardian
Wayne County Republican who asked to ‘rescind’ her vote certifying election results says Trump called her, Wapo

U.S. News
Wisconsin Democratic election official: Don’t water Trump’s ‘plant of baloney’, NBC News
New York City to Close Public Schools Again as Virus Cases RiseNew York Times
12 Million To Lose Jobless Benefits The Day After Christmas Unless Congress Acts, NPR

World News 
IAEA chief warns against military strike on IranNBC
At least 20 dead after Hurricane Iota slams Central AmericaCBS
Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans, report findsNBC 
‘Now, We Fight Face to Face’: Thailand’s Protests Shatter TaboosNew York Times

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  • November 26 — Thanksgiving Day
  • December 3, 7:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
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  • December 21 — Winter Solstice
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Virtual Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • December 24 — Christmas Eve
  • December 25 — Christmas Day
  • December 31 — New Years Eve
  • January 1 — New Years Day
  • January 2 — 116th U.S. Congress ends
  • January 3 — 117th U.S. Congress begins
  • January 5 — 92nd Minnesota Legislative Session Convenes