Agriculture
‘Booby traps’ found in Minnesota cornfield raise vandalism worries, MPR
A call for climate-focused agriculture policy, MinnPost
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorney General Keith Ellison steps in to fix ‘anti-competitive’ school milk prices, Pioneer Press
Ellison Announces Agreement To Help 40 School Districts Afford Milk For Students, KXRA
Congress
House passes short-term spending measure as talks falter, Associated Press
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Supporting Hong Kong Protests, NewsyCorruption Watch
Nikki Haley Used System for Unclassified Material to Send ‘Confidential’ Information, Daily Beast
The Pentagon is still sitting on $35 million in Ukraine military aid and won’t say why, The Week
Donald Trump
Trump questions why Lt. Col. Vindman is wearing his Army uniform to testify even though he’s required to do so, The Week
Parnas claimed Trump ordered “secret mission” to push for Biden probe at White House Hanukkah party, Salon
The White House shifts description of Trump’s visit to Walter Reed, CNN
Trump says media panicked Melania into thinking he had a heart attack, Politico
Donald Trump’s Impeachment
The answer is yes’: Sondland affirms ‘quid pro quo’ in Ukraine dealings, Politico
Sondland admits “quid pro quo” at impeachment hearing — live updates, CBS News
Read Gordon Sondland’s explosive opening statement at the impeachment hearing, NBC
Former NSC official Tim Morrison confirms Ukraine quid pro quo during public testimony, The Week
Kurt Volker, impeachment witness requested by Republicans, debunks many of their arguments,Vox
Trump Donor Gordon Sondland’s Testimony Could Be An Impeachment Turning Point, Huffing Post
Donald Trump’s Trade War
Trump threatens higher tariffs if China doesn’t make a trade deal, CNBC
Trump’s trade war is unwinnable — because he’s no longer in charge, The Hill
Economy
Here’s where the unemployment rate stands in the states that will decide Trump’s 2020 fate, CNBC
Education
The US economy is losing billions of dollars because foreign students aren’t enrolling, CNN
Elections
Democratic Debate: What You Need To Know About Wednesday’s Face-Off, NPR
Mike Pompeo Is Searching for a Safe Exit From State Ahead of Senate Run, GOP Sources Say, Time
Environment
Report: Minnesota is improving pollinator protections, but more work to be done, MPR
How yesteryear’s pollution affects Minnesota today, Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency works toward adopting cleaner car standards, KEYC
Governor Tim Walz
Insulin excuses should be made in public, Marshall Independent
Immigration
Applause breaks out after Vindman says he’s not worried about testifying because ‘this is America’, The Hill
Labor
Wage Theft at Minnesota State Campuses Could Lead to Over $2 million in Claims, Workday MN
Minnesota Legislature
Democrats shaping plan to legalize recreational marijuana, Star Tribune
Minnesota News
Duluth, others must decide whether to remain in massive opioid lawsuit or go it alone, Star Tribune
Anti-Semitic graffiti at UMN indicates larger problem, Minnesota Daily
State death report: Twin Cities memory care resident fell while staffer responsible was asleep, Star Tribune
John Oliver hypes Minnesota’s ‘Census Man’ on ‘Last Week Tonight’ [VIDEO], City Pages
As homicides surge, St. Paul mayor asks for $1 million more in public safety funds, Star Tribune
Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Rep. Ilhan Omar wants compassion for Trump supporter convicted of making death threats against her, Washington Post
Republicans
Ohio farmer who left GOP over Trump’s agricultural policy to challenge Jim Jordan, The Hill
The Trumpification of Elise Stefanik, Axios
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Our View: Minnesota prudent to prep for 2020 election, Duluth News Tribune
Senator Tina Smith
Women’s health political fights heat up in battleground states, Roll Call
U.S. News
Guards Accused of Napping and Shopping Online the Night Epstein Died, NY Times
2 million Americans don’t have access to running water and basic plumbing, Marketwatch
California finally gets rain, but fire threat is far from over as 350,000 face power outages, USA Today
World News
ISIS rebuilds in Syria after Turkish incursion and U.S. drawdown, Pentagon watchdog says, NBC News
‘Horrific pattern’: Amnesty says 106 killed in Iran protests, Al Jazeera
Beijing tariff demands may expand U.S.-China ‘phase one’ trade deal significantly, Reuters
Upcoming DFL Events:
- November 20
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 8:00 to 10:00 PM — Democratic Presidential Debate, airing on MSNBC and NBC, and will be streamed on those platforms.
- November 28 — Thanksgiving
- December 1, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — SD49, 50 and 63 DFL Framing and Messaging Workshop, Southdale Library, Ethel Barry Room, 7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435. More information and RSVP here.
- December 3
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM – SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their website for specifics.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM – SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact their chair at mgoodell@gmail.com for more information.
- December 4
- 6:30 to 8:30 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 Public Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- December 5, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- December 6
- 6:00 PM — DFL Founders Day Dinner with Special Guest Stacey Abrams, Hilton Hotel, 1001 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403. To sit at the CD3 DFL tables please contact Cheryl Poling at chpoling@comcast.net
- December 7 — Pearl Harbor Day
- State DFL Executive Committee and Central Committee Meetings, Washburn High School, 201 W 49th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Precinct Caucus kits will be distributed at this meeting to all party units. More information as it becomes available.
- 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM — Expand the Vote with Stacey Abrams Hosted by the Minnesota DFL, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. More information and ticketshere.
- December 9
- 5:00 to 6:30 PM — CD3 DFL National Delegate Selection Training, Maple Grove Public Library, 8001 Main St N, Maple Grove, MN 55369.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- December 10, 5:00 PM — CD3 DFL National Delegate Selection Training, Edina Public Library, 5280 Grandview Sq, Edina, MN 55436
- December 12
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- December 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Holiday Party, The Nelson Home, 15440 Boulder Pointe Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided.
- December 22 through 30 — Chanukah
- December 24 — Christmas Eve
- December 25 — Christmas Day
- December 31 — New Year’s Eve
- January 1 — New Year’s Day