Tag: News

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minn. AG Ellison, others implore SCOTUS to uphold Affordable Care Act, Bemidji Pioneer 

Donald Trump
Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, CNN
Dr. Ben Carson, campaign adviser David Bossie latest in Trump orbit to test positive for COVID-19, ABC News
DOJ’s top election crimes prosecutor quits in protest after Barr tells federal attorneys to probe unsupported allegations of voting irregularities, CNN
Trump Plans PAC in Hopes of Keeping Hold on G.O.P., New York Times
Trump removes head of climate science report, Politico

Governor Tim Walz
Walz to announce targeted restrictions to help stop COVID-19 spread, KSTP
Walz convenes 6th special session, intends to extend peacetime emergency, KAAL

Continue reading “In the Know: November 10, 2020”

Governor Tim Walz 
Gov. Tim Walz to announce ‘significant expansion’ of COVID-19 testing, Bring me the News  

Minnesota Legislature
Divided Minnesota Legislature could bring bipartisanship — or gridlock, Star Tribune
At Issue: Nov. 8 — Local election races with republicans continuing Senate majority, DFL control the House, KSTP 

Minnesota News
Women of color in Minnesota find representation in Harris, call for continued change, KSTP 
Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Dreading Monday, MPR 
‘People with disabilities aren’t told they can be leaders’: Disability rights advocate and parks board leader wins city council seat in Maplewood, Sahan Journal 
University Of Minnesota Students Protest Mass Citation Of I-94 Demonstrators, WCCO 

Continue reading “In the Know: November 9, 2020”

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2020 Election News
Election Highlights: Biden Pulls Ahead in Pennsylvania, Edging Closer to Victory, New York Times
Fight for Senate majority boils down to Georgia, The Hill
The Rise and Fall of the ‘Stop the Steal’ Facebook Group, New York Times
Facebook Removes Pro-Trump Group Urging ‘Boots On The Ground’, NPR
Fox News Meets Trump’s Fraud Claims With Skepticism, New York Times
Trailing his opponent, Democrat Jon Ossoff prepares for a runoff in the Georgia Senate race, New York Times
Mark Kelly projected to oust McSally; Dems now control 48 Senate seats, Washington Post
More women than ever before were elected to Congress — Here are their historic ‘firsts’, NBC

DFL CD 1 Candidate Dan Feehan
Feehan concedes defeat in 1st District race, Rochester Post Bulletin

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz aims to lighten load on teachers with executive order, Pioneer Press
Safe learning executive order adds guidance including special education protections, St. Cloud Times

Continue reading “In the Know: November 6, 2020”

2020 Election Results
Election Highlights: Biden Is Closing the Gap in Georgia, New York Times
Trump says ‘STOP THE COUNT’ as Ariz., Nev., Pa., N.C. and Ga. continue count, Washington Post

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Election day ‘robo’ calls made to Minnesota residents, KFGO

DFL CD 1 Candidate Dan Feehan
U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn declares victory in Minnesota’s First Congressional District, Star Tribune

Continue reading “In the Know: November 5, 2020”

Election Day! GO VOTE!

Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683). Please help spread the word! 

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Talks Price Gouging – Pushes for New Legislation, National Law Review

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden
Voters Set to Deliver Verdict After a Tumultuous Campaign, New York Times
Biden’s Favored In Our Final Presidential Forecast, But It’s A Fine Line Between A Landslide And A Nail-Biter, 538

DFL CD8 Candidate Quinn Nystrom
Rep. Pete Stauber vying for historic win in Minnesota’s 8th District over DFL’s Quinn Nystrom, Star Tribune
8th District Congressional Candidate Quinn Nystrom Encouraging People to Vote, Fox 21

Continue reading “In the Know: November 3, 2020”

Days to the November Election: 1

Let’s get out the vote!
Come help us elect DFLers up and down the ticket by making sure all of your neighbors vote in this historic election.  Click here to sign up for a GOTV shift!

Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683).

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden
Biden in Minn.: ‘We choose unity over division’, Star Tribune

Governor Tim Walz
Minnesotans make election pitches in final weekend, Fox 9

DFL CD 1 Candidate Dan Feehan
Candidates make final push in SE Minnesota, Rochester Post Bulletin
Feehan campaign makes case to Worthington voters, Daily Globe

Continue reading “In the Know: November 2, 2020”

Days to the November Election: 4

Let’s get out the vote!
Come help us elect DFLers up and down the ticket by making sure all of your neighbors vote in this historic election. Click here to sign up for a GOTV shift!

DFL Get Out The Vote Tour!
The Minnesota DFL Party is holding outdoor, socially distanced Get Out The Vote Events in CD3! Stop by, hear from DFL Party leaders and show your support for our great slate of candidates. Please help spread the word and we hope to see you there!

Saturday
3:00 pm — Rep. Dean Phillips Campaign Office – 3333 County Rd 101, Wayzata – RSVP Here!
4:15 pm — Cummins Grill House – 13600 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie – RSVP Here!

Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683).

2020 Election News
Dueling presidential campaign visits come to Minnesota, Star Tribune
These States Could Flip From Red To Blue During The 2020 Election, NPR

Continue reading “In the Know: October 30, 2020”

Days to the November Election: 7

Let’s get out the vote!
Come help us elect DFLers up and down the ticket by making sure all of your neighbors vote in this historic election. Click here to sign up for a GOTV shift!

Early voting!
Check out iwillvote.com/mn to learn more about early voting in person or by mail!

Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683).

Agriculture
USDA’S HARVEST NUMBERS COME IN AS EXPECTED BY THE TRADE, Successful Farming
Researchers reveal US corn crop’s growing sensitivity to drought, Phys.Org
MORE THAN $7 BILLION PAID TO FARMERS FOR SECOND ROUND OF CFAP, Successful Farming

Continue reading “In the Know: October 27, 2020”

Days to the November Election: 8

Let’s get out the vote!
Come help us elect DFLers up and down the ticket by making sure all of your neighbors vote in this historic election. Check out our candidates’ and GOTV events here.

Early voting!
Check out iwillvote.com/mn to learn more about early voting in person or by mail!

Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683).

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorney General Ellison wins assurance Atlas Aegis will not recruit or provide private security for Minnesota elections, Red Lake Nation News  

Continue reading “In the Know: October 26, 2020”