September 1, 2020

Days Until the Election: 63

DFL Action Center
63 Days OUT – Let’s get to work!
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!

Biden-Harris Yard Signs 
We’re excited to announce that Biden-Harris yard signs are now available! Click this link to order yours today! As you may have heard, Donald Trump is spending over $14 million on ads right here in Minnesota, and every sign you order helps us fight back by funding the DFL Party’s grassroots organizing program! 

Check out our Biden-Harris for President merchandise in the DFL Store!
Click here to see our new shirts, signs, and stickers!

2020 Election
Here’s *exactly* how Democrats win the Senate, CNN

Donald Trump and Mike Pence 
Trump Defends Kenosha Shooting SuspectNPR News
Trump tells Ingraham some officers ‘choke’ during shootings, saying ‘They miss a 3-foot putt’USA Today
Last 24 hours reveal the stark differences between Trump and BidenNBC News
Civil unrest is happening in Donald Trump’s America, not Joe Biden’sVox News

Environment
E.P.A. Relaxes Rules Limiting Toxic Waste From Coal PlantsNew York Times
Climate change: Power companies ‘hindering’ move to green energyBBC News

Governor Tim Walz
Walz, Flanagan make the case for $50B in new federal child care spendingDetroit Lakes Tribune
White House COVID-19 adviser Dr. Deborah Birx meets with Gov. Tim WalzKEYC

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Joe Biden Speaks on Donald Trump’s America LIVE in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBiden YouTube
Trump’s popularity slips in latest Military Times poll — and more troops say they’ll vote for BidenMilitary Times
Joe Biden makes the case Donald Trump has already made America more dangerousVox

Labor
Surley employees inform management of their intent to unionizeStar Tribune

Minnesota News
An unlikely state tightens up, Politico
DNR warns Minnesotans about spread of invasive ‘jumping worms’Star Tribune
Man who police say threatened Walz had history of sharing Facebook posts from Right Now MNMN Reformer
This summer was the warmest on record in Brainerd; 2nd-hottest in DuluthMPR
Minnesota crosses troubling COVID-19 thresholds,Star Tribune

Reperesentative Angie Craig
US Chamber of Commerce set to endorse 23 House freshmen DemocratsThe Hill

Secretary of State Steve Simon
Where things stand with mail delivery in MinnesotaMinnPostMinnesotans can request absentee ballots for 2020 electionsWalker Pilot

Representative Collin Peterson
Peterson: Payment plan needed in case ASF strikes USFeed Strategy
Why some farmers support a Biden presidencyWattAgNet

Republicans
The Alt-Right’s Influence on the GOPSpectrum News
Republicans content with terrorizing undocumented immigrantsThe Gainesville Sun
Wisconsin special session on police reform lasts less than a minute. GOP not interested.NBC News
Twitter Flags 3 Posts From GOP Officials In 24 Hours For Spreading Misinformation Attacking BidenForbes

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senator Klobuchar, Mayor Larson Speak in Support of U.S. Postal ServiceFox 21 Local
Klobuchar says Trump not the man to leadKTOE
Sen. Klobuchar warns against Trump Kenosha visit: ‘He stokes the divide’Yahoo! News

Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Smith concerned USDA moved funds that help minority & veteran farmersKVRR

U.S. News
After backlash, USDA agrees to extend free-meal program for childrenWashington Post
Liberty University announces probe of Jerry Falwell Jr.’s tenure amid scandalCBS
Florida man known as ‘the Antifa hunter’ sentenced to more than three years over racist threats, The Hill
Fatal shooting of Black man by L.A. sheriff’s deputies sparks protests, questions, Los Angeles Times
COVID-19 reduces Amtrak service here, in another blow to the future of passenger rail, MN Reformer

World News
Hong Kong refugees captured at sea spent months plotting daring dash to freedomWashington Post
Japan’s next leader faces a ‘difficult year,’ after longtime Prime Minister Abe’s sudden resignation, CNBC
Sudan Signs Peace Deal With Rebel Alliance, New York Times

Upcoming DFL Events

With COVID-19, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.

  • September 1, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • September 2
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • September 3
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — Voting 101: Registration and Voting by Mail Processes with Special Guest Secretary of State Steve Simon, more information and RSVP here.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • September 7 — Labor Day
  • September 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • September 11 — Patriots Days
  • September 14
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • September 16, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — No CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting this month
  • September 18 through 20 — Rosh Hashana
  • September 18 through November 2 — General Election Early Voting
  • September 21 — Anoka County DFL Meeting, contact them for specifics
  • September 22 — Fall Equinox
  • September 27 to 28 — Yom Kippur
  • September 29, 8:00 to 9:30 PM — Presidential Debate, Case Western Reserve University, more information and it becomes available.