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In the Know: October 9, 2019

2020 Election
Republicans Quietly Rigging 2020 Nominating Contest for Trump, Intelligencer
MSNBC, Washington Post to co-host November Democratic presidential debate, NBC News

Agriculture
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS LETTING SMALL FARMS GO OUT OF BUSINESS, SAYS FARMERS UNION, Newsweek

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minn. AG Accuses North Mpls. Landlord Of ‘Eviction For Profit’ Scheme, WCCO News

Congress
Republicans deliver rare rebuke of Trump, slamming his Syria withdrawal decision, Washington Post

DFL News
DFL Day of Action: Stop Hate. Activate – DFLers in communities across the state will be knocking on doors and engaging neighbors around what’s at stake for Minnesotans in this election. – Check out link above to find an event near you!

Donald Trump
Trump’s tall tale about the military being out of ammunition shows how his lies evolve, Vox
Trump firm ‘refusing to pay’ legal bill for windfarm case, The Guardian
China rejects Trump’s call to investigate Biden and son, Politico
Trump Enlists Trey Gowdy to Help With Impeachment Fight, Bloomberg

Economy
Powell sees cooler US hiring in possible hint of rate cuts, Associated Press
Singapore overtakes US as world’s most competitive economy, CNN

Education
Judge threatens Betsy DeVos with jail for not adhering to court order on student loan debts, Salon

Environment
Climate explained: why some people still think climate change isn’t real, The Conversation
Hundreds of temperature records broken over summer, BBC

Governor Tim Walz
Concerned Community Group Meets With Governor Walz About Water Gremlin, WCCO News
Walz names Minneapolis city attorney, Ramsey County judge to state Court of Appeals, Star Tribune

Health
How Private Equity Makes You Sicker, The American Prospect

Immigration
I Oversaw DHS Refugee Affairs. Here Are 3 Ways the Trump Administration Is Trying to Mislead You, Time
Louisiana becomes new hub in immigrant detention under Trump, Associated Press

Impeachment
Top progressive calls for Pompeo’s salary to be withheld over Sondland’s blocked testimony, The Hill
First on CNN: Trump told Perry and State Department officials as early as May to talk to Giuliani about Ukraine, CNN
White House declares war on impeachment inquiry, Axios
Senate Intel’s newest Russia report undermines pro-Trump conspiracy theories, Politico

Labor
Lengthy GM strike “threatens to put everything in a spiral”, CBS News
The Trump Administration Wants Restaurant Servers To Do More Work For Less Pay, Huffington Post
Billionaires paid lower tax rate than working class for first time in US history: study, The Hill
UAW strike at GM caused 12,000 layoffs across industry, trade group says, UPI

Minnesota News
$77M construction planned at MSP to improve emergency response, KSTP News
Trump throws fit after Minneapolis mayor sends estimated security bill in advance of campaign rally, Daily Kos
Minneapolis mayor to Trump: Pay your bills, Star Tribune
Pacific Northwest tribes face climate change with agricultural ancient practice, MPR News
Trump’s Minneapolis rally on despite security costs dispute, Associated Press

News of the World
Turkey Begins Offensive in Syria After U.S. Stands Aside, Bloomberg
Turkey begins military offensive in Syria, CNN
US puts visa restrictions on Chinese officials over abuses of Muslims in Xinjiang, CNBC
EU may offer to extend deadline for Brexit deal to June, The Guardian
What’s at Stake and at Risk in U.S.-Japan Trade Talks, Washington Post

Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Smith and Craig hear from Aurora CEO Stroebel; Nfld Historical Society featuring Dundas in “Cemetery Stories”; Nfld seeks volunteers for boards and commissions, KYMN News

Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
‘Minnesota stands for peace’: Ilhan Omar responds to Trump tweet bashing Dems over Minneapolis rally, USA Today

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar pushes FEC for details on Trump’s Ukraine call, Star Tribune
Klobuchar visits Golden Valley, doubles down on need for election security, Sun Post
Klobuchar, Smith Announce Open Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage, KTOE News
Senator Tina Smith
U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH AT HHS, KDUZ
Klobuchar, Smith Announce Open Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage, KTOE News
Smith and Craig hear from Aurora CEO Stroebel; Nfld Historical Society featuring Dundas in “Cemetery Stories”; Nfld seeks volunteers for boards and commissions, KYMN News
Senator Smith to visit Granite Falls, Montevideo Wednesday, Lakeland Broadcasting

Supreme Court of the US
Justice Gorsuch emerges as an unlikely swing vote in the LGBTQ discrimination cases, Vox

Trump Trade War
Prospects dim for breakthrough in Trump’s trade war with China, The Hill
China Open to Small Trade Deal If Trump Eases Tariff Threats, Bloomberg

U.S. News
Women All Over the Country Are Suing Police for Failing to Test Their Rape Kits, Mother Jones
How the LGBTQ rights cases before the Supreme Court affect all Americans, Vox
California faces historic power outage due to fire danger, Associated Press

Upcoming DFL Events:

    • Today — Yom Kippur
    • October 9
      • 4:30 to 7:30 PM — DFL Day of Action:  Bloomington Door Knock with Jenna Carter and Tim Busse, 2909 W 97th St, Bloomington, MN 55431. More information and RSVP here.
      • 5:30 to 9:00 PM — SD34 DFL Fall Fundraiser:  The Curious Incident of the Obstructive Senate and the Dead Bills, purchase tickets here, contact them for specifics.
    • October 10, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • October 11, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Based Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Suite 100, Medina, MN 55340
    • October 12
      • 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM — SD40 DFL Voter Registration at Brooklyn Center Popup Market, 2500 County Road 10, Brooklyn Center, MN
      • 12:00 to 3:00 PM — SD33 Issues Based Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Suite 100, Medina, MN 55340.
    • October 13, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • October 14
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
      • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
    • 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, 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 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, 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 — UPDATED SD40 Homemade Pizza Party, 1512 Woodbind Ln, Brooklyn Center, MN
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