Days to the November Election: 25
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If you’d like to help the DFL Party fight for criminal justice reform, better schools, wages, our environment, and health care, click here to get more involved there are events happening in your area! Consider signing up for a shift on a CD1 Phone Bank or CD2 Phone Bank!
Early voting!
Check out iwillvote.com/mn to learn more about early voting in person or by mail!
2020 Election News
Domestic online meddling threatens 2020 election, Axios
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota awarded federal grant to review legal cases for people believed to be innocent, Red Lake Nation News
Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Joe Biden/Kamala Harris
Biden seeking to shore up support in Nevada; Trump to ‘rally’ with Limbaugh listeners, Washington Post
The Biden campaign started selling fly swatters right after the debate. They’ve already sold out, CNN
Environment
Fact-checking Mike Pence’s half-truths about climate change, Grist
Judges Hear Arguments in President Trump’s Biggest Climate Rollback, New York Times
Governor Tim Walz
Walz calls state lawmakers back to Capitol, plans to extend emergency order, MinnPost
Governor To Light Rail Committee: “I Believe In The Blue Line Extension.”, CCX Media
Families afflicted by police violence meet with Minnesota Governor, Fox 9
Immigration
Trump immigration restrictions expected to impact economy long after he leaves White House, Los Angeles Times
Labor
Labor Board Accuses Google Contractor of Violating Union Rights, New York Times
Unions predict a Great Awakening during a Biden presidency, Politico
Hundreds arrested at protests over labor law in Jakarta, CNN
Minnesota Legislature
State to use $3M in CARES funding for mental health services, KAAL-TV
Bonding bill drawn up, but Monday vote still not assured, MPR
Special Session Begins Monday, Associated Press
In Mayo’s hometown, DFLers look to put science, and Trump’s response to COVID-19, on the ballot, MinnPost
Minnesota News
51 arrested in Minneapolis after protesting Chauvin release, MPR
Coronavirus in Minnesota: 1,271 new cases; state announces free testing sites around Minnesota, MinnPost
MN officials allow larger dining groups in restaurants, as COVID cases continue to rise, MPR
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Rep. Angie Craig, Tyler Kistner clash over coronavirus, health costs, climate change in 2nddistrict debate, Pioneer Press
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Republicans Aim to Flip Minnesota Blue-Dog Democrat’s House Seat, Bloomberg
Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1)
The mystery of a GOP congressman’s seemingly rent-free campaign office, Politico
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar co-sponsoring U.S Senate Mask Mandate, Twin Cities Pioneer Press
Klobuchar, Baldwin to visit La Crosse area Friday for Biden campaign stop, La Cross Tribune
U.S. News
13 charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, CNN
Mother, sisters of Black teen fatally shot by Wisconsin officer arrested at protest, NBC
Florida voter registration won’t be extended; judge rips state, Politico
World News
World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize for fight against ‘hunger as a weapon of war’, CNN
Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict draws in fighters from Mideast, Associated Press
UK, France, and Germany plan Russia sanctions over Navalny poisoning, CNN
Republican Presidential and Vice Presidential Donald Trump and Mike Pence
Trump Lashes Out at His Cabinet With Calls to Indict Political Rivals, New York Times
Trump insists he’s ready to resume campaign rallies as White House physician says Covid-19 therapy done, CNBC
Trump and Pelosi set for 25th amendment battle over president’s ‘mental and physical capacity’, Guardian
Coughing Trump tells Hannity he’s healthy and ready to hold rallies, CNN
Republicans
Why Republicans should be worried about Arizona, CNN
‘He needs 10 more’: GOP consultants say Trump’s threat to skip the debate is foolhardy, NBC
The mystery of a GOP congressman’s seemingly rent-free campaign office, Politico
DFL Headquarters Office Hours
Looking to buy yard signs or Biden-Harris merchandise? WE ARE FULLY STOCKED WITH SIGNS IN ALL SIZES! Stop by the DFL Headquarters on 255 East Plato Blvd in St Paul, we are now open to the public from 12:00-5:00PM Monday-Friday.
DFL Pop Up Shop
The DFL Party is traveling across Minnesota to distribute yard signs, buttons, t-shirts, and other campaign merchandise! For more information on when we will be in your city, follow this link!
Upcoming Events:
- Today through November 2 — General Election Early Voting
- October 10, 1:30 to 3:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
- October 12
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
- October 19, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, contact them for more information.
- October 21, 7:00 to 900 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, no meeting this month, please focus on supporting campaigns in your district.
- October 22 — Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
- October 31 — Halloween