Agriculture
‘Perfect storm’ of fall weather – and falling numbers – hits wheat farmers hard, MPR
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Prescription drug prices solution forum set for Dec. 5 in Moorhead, Inforum
Congress
Trump signs short-term spending bill to stave off government shutdown, Axios
House committee passes marijuana bill to federally legalize the drug, Axios
Corruption Watch
Trump golf cart rentals have now cost US taxpayers more than half a million dollars, Quartz
Secret Service spent more than $250K at Trump properties, Politico
Donald Trump
‘He cares about his grievances and his reelection, and that’s it‘, Politico
The Impeachment Hearings Revealed a Lot — None of It Great for Trump, New York Times
Trump says he might veto legislation that aims to protect human rights in Hong Kong because bill could impact China trade talks, Washington Post
Donald Trump’s Impeachment
Impeachment surprises boost Dems, but Republican resistance holds, Politico
“Could I actually say something?”: Fiona Hill fires back at House Republicans, Axios
Trump talks impeachment with two Senate Republicans who may not be with him, NBC News
White House and Republicans discuss limiting impeachment trial to two weeks, Washington Post
Donald Trump’s Trade War
Phase one trade deal may not get signed before additional tariffs kick in: US Chamber of Commerce, CNBC
Economy
The stock market and its fear gauge are moving together and that’s not supposed to happen, CNBC
Elections
Swing-state senators are hugging close to Trump despite 2019 election losses, Vox
Environment
Nickel per single-use store bag headed for Minneapolis City Council approval, MPR
Light pollution is key ‘bringer of insect apocalypse’, The Guardian
Governor Tim Walz
Governor Walz To Be In Mankato Saturday, KTOE
Minnesota steps up affordable housing investments, Star Tribune
Health
Her son died after insurers resisted covering drug rehab. Now she’s taking them to court., Vox
Immigration
As government prepares to seize more land for a border wall, some Texas landowners prepare to fight, Texas Tribune
Labor
Trafficker’s plea deal reveals construction industry ‘in distress,’ advocates say, Workday MN
Minnesota News
Minneapolis nonprofit lands $5 million from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to help homeless families, Star Tribune
Minneapolis and St. Paul are LGBTQ-friendly. How about the suburbs?, City Pages
Amazon pulls skin-lightening creams from site after demands from Minnesota activists, MPR
Minneapolis council approves ban on conversion therapy, Star Tribune
Representative Dean Phillips (CD3, D)
Phillips to host town hall meeting Nov. 23 in Brooklyn Park, Sun Post
Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1, R)
Hagedorn dismisses, insults constituents, Mankato Free Press
Republicans
The 4 main conservative defenses for Trump against impeachment, explained, Vox
After Fiona Hill dismantles conspiracy theories, right-wing media goes on the attack, CNN
Senator Amy Klobuchar
CentraCare awarded $234K USDA grant for telehealth services, St. Cloud Times
Klobuchar, Smith announce extension of crop insurance premium flexibility for farmers, Pine City Pioneer
Senator Tina Smith
Senator Smith Introducing Bill To Recruit Health Care Workers To Rural Areas, KTOE
U.S. News
AP Exclusive: DOJ would take halted executions to high court, Associated Press
The U.S. Is Finally Supporting the Hong Kong Protesters — and China Isn’t Happy About It, Vice
Why Everyone Is Angry at Facebook Over Its Political Ads Policy, New York Times
World News
Benjamin Netanyahu indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, NBC News
Syria war: At least 16 killed in ‘beyond sadistic’ missile attack on camp for displaced people, Independent
Upcoming DFL Events:
- 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