2020 Election
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS WIN AS COURT RULES 175,000 NAMES PURGED AS ‘INACTIVE’ MUST BE PUT BACK ON VOTER REGISTRY, Newsweek
Complaint could make up to 234K Wisconsin voters ineligible, Star Tribune
Agriculture
Fed-Up Farmer’s Message To Trump: I Wouldn’t Vote For You If You Walked On Water, Huffington Post
Congress
U.S. House Passes Bill Aimed at Supporting Hong Kong Protests, BloombergDonald Trump
New Trump Tax Documents Show Wild Inconsistencies, Says Report, Daily Beast
Trump’s visit to Minneapolis brought a spread of comically fake news, City Pages
Update: We Found a “Staggering” 281 Lobbyists Who’ve Worked in the Trump Administration, ProPublica
Donald Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry
Pence tells House committees he will not cooperate in impeachment inquiry, Axios
VIDEO: Rep. Adam Schiff talks breaks in White house firewall amid impeachment inquiry, NBC
Bombshell testimony shows alarm over White House-Ukraine shadow diplomacy was early and deep, CNN
Donald Trump’s Trade War
Doubts rise about Trump’s claim of China’s promise to purchase more US farm products, CNBC
Economy
Trump’s trade war has reversed the world’s growth story in 2 years, Axios
Wall Street on edge after Hong Kong protests bill, Reuters
Environment
US green economy growth dwarfs Donald Trump’s highest hopes for the fossil fuel industry, The Conversation
Japan Spent Mightily to Soften Nature’s Wrath, but Can It Ever Be Enough?, New York Times
Governor Tim Walz
Walz to launch first ‘bonding tour’ by governor; $5.3B sought for public works projects, Pioneer Press
Walz authorizes disaster assistance for southern Minnesota communities, Austin Daily Herald
Minnesota Court of Appeals chief judge to retire in 2020, Star Tribune
Health
DOCUMENTS REVEAL HOSPITAL INDUSTRY IS LEADING FIGHT AGAINST MEDICARE FOR ALL, The Intercept
3 Major Drug Distributors Reportedly Negotiating $18B Opioid Settlement, NPR
Immigration
The New War on Naturalized Citizens, American Prospect
Minnesota News
After statewide ban fails, Minneapolis and St. Paul to outlaw conversion therapy, City Pages
Minnesota names five St. Croix river spots for former Vice President Walter Mondale, Star Tribune
Older Minnesotans struggle to afford housing, MPR
Campaign fundraising ramped up in the third quarter of the year, MPR
News of the World
More than 160,000 have fled northern Syria as Turkish offensive escalates, NBC News
Russia kicks off huge war games to test its nuclear arsenal, CBS News
Kim Jong Un rides white horse on sacred mountain – and plans ‘great operation’, Washington Post
Representative Dean Phillips (CD3, D)
Farmers Seize Innovation Opportunities, Twin Cities Business Magazine
Republicans
Republicans drop their revolt against Trump on Syria, Politico
North Carolina Republicans Say They Must Gerrymander to Protect Racial Equality, Slate
Senator Tina Smith
Tina Smith starts U.S. Senate race with cash lead over GOP challenger Jason Lewis, Star Tribune
Sen Smith says USDA loan will help with rural electric infrastructure in several counties, KTOE
U.S. News
Exclusive: Trump lawyer Giuliani was paid $500,000 to consult on indicted associate’s firm, Reuters
State Department Slammed After Website Gets ‘Christian Leader’ Makeover, Huffington Post
CPS classes canceled Thursday ahead of expected teachers strike; about 300,000 Chicago children affected, Chicago Tribune
Upcoming DFL Events:
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- 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, 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 24, 1:00 to 4:00 PM — UPDATED: 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.Oc
- 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.