In the Know: November 28, 2018

2018
Minnesota voter participation in midterms best in US, Star Tribune
Where the suburbs moved left – and how it swung elections, MPR
It’s official: Minnesota 2018 voting turnout tops the nation, MPR
‘The pressure was on’: Minnesota 1st in voter turnout in 2nd straight election, WCCO


2019 Session
‘Nothing good happens after midnight’: House DFLers consider debate limits, Fox 9
St. Louis  County to ask Minnesota Legislature to prioritize human service reforms, WDIO

Agriculture

Climate Change
What the Trump administration climate report says about the midwest, MinnPost
White House climate reports shows that climate change already affecting Minnesota, WCCO

Congress
Ilhan Omar: Diversity in Congress leads to better policy, Roll Call


Corporate Profits

Mississippi
GOP Sen. Hyde-smith wins divisive runoff, keeps her seat, Star Tribune


Refugees
US waived FBI checks on staff at growing teen migrant camp, Star Tribune





Redistricting
Democrats make legislative gains over GOP in redistricting battle, The Hill

Renewable Energy

Upcoming DFL Events

  • November 30, 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.
  • December 2 through 10 — Chanukah
  • December 4
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook pagefor this month’s location.
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • December 5 — SD33 DFL Central Committee meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • December 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.
  • December 8 — DFL State Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
  • December 9
    • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club meeting, m ore information as it becomes available
  • December 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • December 11, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, location TBD
  • December 12
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420. 6:30 to 7:00 social time.  Meeting convenes at 7:00 PM.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
  • December 13, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
  • December 14, 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.
  • December 17, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • December 19, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Holiday Celebration, Nelson Residence, 15440 Boulder Pointe Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Bring an appetizer, dessert or beverage to share (no red wine, please). We’ll be honoring all our DFL candidates, their families and campaign members.
  • December 21, 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.
  • December 25 — Christmas
  • December 28, 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.
  • December 31 — New Year’s Eve
  • January 1 — New Year’s Day
  • January 3
    • First Day of Minnesota Legislative Session
    • First Day of U.S. Congressional Session