Tag: News

In the Know: October 23, 2020

Days to the November Election: 11

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).

2020 Election News
Russia remains more potent threat of election interference despite administration focus on Iran, Washington Post
Election night marks the end of one phase of campaign 2020 – and the start of another, Pew Research

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In the Know: October 22, 2020

Days to the November Election: 12

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).

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General’s Office investigating company accused of recruiting private election security, KSTP

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In the Know: October 21, 2020

Days to the November Election: 13

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 the opportunities at the bottom of this posts for ways you can help GOTV (Get Out The VOTE).

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 Keith Ellison probes firm hiring armed guards for Minnesota polling sites, Star Tribune
Walz, Ellison warn political campaigns to comply with Minnesota’s COVID-19 safety rules, Star Tribune
MN Atty General says he’ll continue fight against Trump admin food stamp changes, KTOE

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In the Know: October 20, 2020

Days to the November Election: 14

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
Agriculture, engineering are a good combination for young farmer from Oslo, Minnesota, Grand Forks Herald
U.S. CORN, SOYBEAN HARVEST PACES TOWER OVER AVERAGES, USDA REPORTS, Successful Farming
Conaway: Current Level of Aid to U.S. Agriculture “Not Sustainable”, KMALand

Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
I’m a Republican voting for Joe Biden over Trump. Because I’m an American first., NBC News
Elect Joe Biden. Reject Donald Trump., USA Today
Trump ties Fauci to Biden — to Biden’s delight, Politico
‘Black lives matter’: Navy SEAL who oversaw bin Laden raid says he voted for Joe Biden, Business Insider
Biden calls anti-trans violence an ‘epidemic that needs national leadership’, NBC News
As VP Kamala Harris could be a powerful voice for women’s retirement security, The Hill
In Florida campaign stops, Kamala Harris encourages voters to cast early ballots, WJXT

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In the Know: October 15, 2020

Days to the November Election: 19

Early voting!
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Agriculture
MIDWEST LAND VALUES POISED TO MOVE HIGHER, Successful FarmingU
SDA PAYS $1.5 BILLION A WEEK IN CORONAVIRUS RELIEF, Successful Farming

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Looks like masks were optional at the Eric Trump rally in Northfield, City Pages
63 prosecutors pledge not to criminalize abortion even if Roe v. Wade is overturned, MSN News

Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Biden campaign halts Kamala Harris’ travel after two people in campaign’s orbit test positive for coronavirus, CNN
Jill Biden to visit Twin Cities, Rochester as Election Day nears, KEYC News
Biden’s Covid Response Plan Draws From F.D.R.’s New Deal, New York Times
Biden to face voters in ABC News Town Hall from Philadelphia, ABC News
A small business argument for Joe Biden, The Hill
Report: Joe Biden’s Free College Plan Would Pay For Itself, Forbes
Scientific journal ‘Nature’ endorses Biden, The Hill

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In the Know: October 13, 2020

Days to the November Election: 21

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.

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

Agriculture
Record agricultural subsidies will account for 40 percent of farm income this year, The Week
Ending hunger: science must stop neglecting smallholder farmers, Nature
American Crystal Sugar Co. alters stock policies to keep co-op spirit, INFORUM
AFTER SHARP FALL, SOYBEAN PRICES REBOUND TUESDAY, Successful Farming

Attorney General Keith Ellison 
Minnesota joins $1.6 billion settlement with U.S. opioid manufacturer, Twin Cities Pioneer Press

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In the Know: October 12, 2020

Days to the November Election: 22

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! 

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

Attorney General Keith Ellison 
Attorney General Ellison secures relief for student-loan borrowers hurt by misconduct, Red Lake National News 

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In the Know: October 9, 2020

Days to the November Election: 25

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! 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

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In the Know: October 8, 2020

Days to the November Election: 26

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! 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!

Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
After Trump rejects a virtual debate, Biden says the president ‘changes his mind every second.’, New York Times
4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate, NPR
A recap of the Vice-Presidential Debate, New York Times

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In the Know: October 5, 2020

Days to the November Election: 29

29 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! 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!

DFL Pop Up Shop
The DFL Party is traveling across Minnesota to distribute yard signs, buttons, t-shirts, and other campaign merchandise!  

Pop up shop schedule:
Tonka Bay/Shorewood/Excelsior: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMManitou Park, 5418 Manitou Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Chanhassen: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM6770 Chaparral Ln, Chanhassen MN 55317

Agriculture News
New Economic Contribution Study of Agriculture Shows Industry Adds More Than $37B to Minnesota Economy, Belle Plaine Herald
2020 corn chopping moving along after ‘painful’ 2019, INFORUM

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