In the Know: October 15, 2019

2020 Election
Democratic Debate: Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Face-Off, NPR
Democrats fight to keep Ohio a 2020 battleground, CNN

Agriculture
I’m standing here in the middle of climate change’: How USDA is failing farmers, Politico
Farmers await dry weather to get a real start on harvesting, Mankato Free Press

DFL News
MN GOP Officials Silent on Contributions from Men Indicted for Conspiring to Funnel Foreign Money into U.S. Elections, DFL.org
Minnesota DFL Statement on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, DFL.orgDonald Trump
Trump’s ex-Russia adviser told impeachment investigators of Giuliani’s efforts in Ukraine, Washington Post
The Trump Administration* Has Surrendered Entirely to Industry, Esquire
Exclusive: Trump lawyer Giuliani was paid $500,000 to consult on indicted associate’s firm, Reuters

Donald Trump Impeachment Inquiry
The Pro-Impeachment Movement’s New Play: Frame McConnell as a Trump Patsy, Daily Beast

Donald Trump’s Trade War
Hold the ‘champagne’: What Chinese state media are saying about the trade talks, CNBC

Economy
Stocks rise as banks kick off U.S. earnings season, Marketwatch
IMF says trade war will cut global growth to lowest since financial crisis a decade ago, CNBC

Environment
Rise of renewables may see off oil firms decades earlier than they think, The Guardian
Pumping Oxygen In A Lake To Try To Save Fish Facing Climate Change, NPR

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz authorizes disaster funding to southern Minnesota counties, WKTB

Healthcare
Trump Is Trying Hard To Thwart Obamacare. How’s That Going?, NPR
How conservatives have scared Americans into supporting higher health-care costs, Washington Post

Labor
GM labor union talks could be ‘in the home stretch’ as CEO Mary Barra joins negotiations, CNBC

Minnesota Legislature
387 million robocalls this year in Minnesota. Lawmaker wants to make them stop., Pioneer Press

Minnesota News
Minnesota issues $10.9M in grants to cut economic disparities in employment, Star Tribune
Minnesota city facing new lawsuit over police arrest of person of color, Pioneer Press
Minnesota appeals court says MPCA should have considered mega-dairy’s climate change effects, Star Tribune
Has the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women affected you? We want to hear your story, Duluth News Tribune

News of the World
Turkey steps up Syria offensive against Kurds in spite of Trump’s warnings, CBS
If We Have to Choose Between Compromise and Genocide, We Will Choose Our People, Foreign Policy
Trump halts trade negotiations with Turkey, raises its steel tariffs to 50%, CNBC

Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
At Angie Craig forum, Trump impeachment isn’t on constituents’ minds, Pioneer Press

Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Rep. Ilhan Omar raises $1.1 million for re-election bid, Star Tribune
Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room, The Nation

Republicans
Everything Republicans should stop lecturing us about, Washington Post

Republicans in Minnesota
Paul Gazelka: I’d like to expand on my thanks to the president, Star Tribune

Senator Tina Smith
Sen Smith says USDA loan will help with rural electric infrastructure in several counties, KTOE
Supreme Court of the US
Puerto Rico’s future is now in the hands of the US Supreme Court, Quartz

U.S. News
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’, Huffington Post
AP analysis: Most states lack laws protecting LGBT workers, Associated Press
How the US stole thousands of Native American children, Vox
California Governor Calls for Refunds From PG&E After Blackouts, Wall Street Journal

Upcoming DFL Events:

    • October 15 — Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and The New York Times, more information as it becomes available.
      • 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
      • 6:00 to 10:00 PM — SD40 DFL Democratic Debate Watch Party, Cam’s Bar & Eatery, 8517 63rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN
      • 6:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 DFL and #DeanTeam Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party, 3315 County Road 101 S, Wayzata, MN 55391. More information and RSVP here.
    • October 16, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
    • October 20
      • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Stonewall DFL Caucus Meeting, Maple Grove Library, 8001 Main St N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. This LGBTQ caucus meeting is open to members and those interested in becoming members.
      • 3:00 to 7:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Gala, Royal Cliff Banquet & Conference Center, 2280 Cliff Rd, St. Paul, MN 55112. Donation of $30
    • October 22, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
    • October 25, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — Hmong DFL Caucus Kickoff Fundraiser, 1800 White Bear Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55109.
    • October 29, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
    • October 31 — Halloween
    • November 1 — Deadline for Senate Districts to report 2020 precinct caucus locations to the State DFL

      • 7:30 to 10:30 PM — SD35 DFL Event:  Man Cave-A One Man Sci-Fi Climate Change Tragicomedy, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. More information and tickets here.
    • November 3 — Daylight Saving Time Ends
    • November 5 — Election Day, there are municipal and school board elections throughout CD3, check your municipality’s website or school districts website for specifics.
      • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
      • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
    • November 6
      • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    • November 8, 5:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 DFL Night of THanks, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, 7800 Nornamdale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55439. More information here.
    • November 9, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 Homemade Pizza Party, 1512 Woodbind Ln, Brooklyn Center, MN
    • November 11, — Veterans Day
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
    • November 14, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 553
    • November 16
      • 9:30 to 12:30 PM —  SD37 DFL Connections Lab Messaging Workshop, Teamsters Local 210, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Unit 120, Minneapolis, MN 55434. More information and RSVP here.
      • 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Fall Feastival and Silent Auction, 8950 Eden Praiire Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
    • November 20 — Democratic Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.