2020
The First Major Elections of the George Floyd Era, The American Prospect
9 things to watch on a huge primary day for Democrats, Politico
Agriculture
FARMLAND VALUES CONSTRAINED BY FALLING INCOME, PANDEMIC, Successful Farming
DFL News
DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin’s Statement on Jason Lewis’ History of Sowing Divisiveness and Racist Comments, dfl.org Continue reading “In the Know: June 23, 2020”
2020
Trump Claims Without Evidence Mail-In Ballots Will Be Printed By Foreign Countries, TPM
Focus group: Pennsylvania swing voters look to shake-up for stability, Axios
Are We Headed for a Voter-Suppression Catastrophe in November?, New York Magazine
Agriculture
FAVORABLE CROP-WEATHER PUSHES THE FARM MARKETS LOWER MONDAY, Successful Farming
Trump’s Trade Appeals to China Still Left Farmers Reeling, New York Times
Attorney General Keith Ellison:
Americans want justice for George Floyd. Keith Ellison is in charge of getting it. Washington Post
Interview: AG Keith Ellison On Overnight Violence, Ramsey County Corrections Discrimination Lawsuit And More, WCCO Continue reading “In the Know: June 22, 2020”
2020
Trump’s Tulsa rally and Biden’s social distancing show differences in campaigning amid a pandemic, CNN
Americans want justice for George Floyd. Keith Ellison is in charge of getting it, Washington Post
Donald Trump
‘Who could watch that?’: Trump says he hasn’t seen full video of George Floyd’s death, Washington Post
Trump golf course seeks lower rent because of virus shutdown, ABC News
The 7 most disturbing allegations about Trump in John Bolton’s forthcoming book, Vox
Trump’s Midnight Twitter Rant Against John Bolton Backfires Spectacularly, Huff Post
Months before election, Trump finds himself at odds with most Americans’ views, Reuters
Five Takeaways From John Bolton’s Memoir, New York Times Continue reading “In the Know: June 18, 2020”
2020
2020 electoral map ratings: Biden has an edge over Trump, with 5 months to go, MPR
Republican operatives pushing GOP turnout for Biden with new super PAC, The Hill
Georgia Democrats set new primary turnout record, outpacing GOP voters, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Biden opens 13-point advantage as Trump popularity drops to seven-month low: Reuters/Ipsos poll, Reuters
Four ways Donald Trump is already manipulating the U.S. elections, Washington Post
Why the Republicans’ 2020 strategy is to keep as many people as possible from voting, Washington Post
Agriculture
FARM INCOME, STRESSED THIS YEAR, MAY DROP SHARPLY IN 2021, Successful Farming
Congress
GOP and Democrats clash over police reform in Congress as pressure for action mounts, CNN
Congress to Probe Trump’s Aggressive Trade Policies, Wall Street Journal
Since Some Republicans Still Refuse to Wear Masks in Congress, Now Nancy Pelosi Is Requiring It, Slate Continue reading “In the Know: June 17, 2020”
2020
Good News and Bad News for Election Day, The American Prospect
Why Do Trump Supporters Act Like His Election Is Certain?, New York Magazine
Agriculture
U.S. corn crop’s condition dips, USDA says, Successful Farming
Attorney General Keith Ellison
‘Very powerful’: Duluth lynching anniversary draws crowd to memorial, Duluth News Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: June 16, 2020”
2020
Tight polls put GOP on edge in Texas, The Hill
Agriculture
Exports Pick Up, But Strength of U.S. Dollar Isn’t Helping, AgWeb
A SELL-OFF ENSUES TO START THE AG MARKET’S WEEK, Successful Farming
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota’s First Posthumous Pardon Granted To Black Man, Max Mason, Convicted In Century-Old Duluth Case, WCCO
AG Ellison Sues Generic Drug Manufacturers Again, Alleges Conspiracy To Fix Prices, WCCO
For Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, George Floyd Case Brings Pressure — And Opportunity, WCCO Continue reading “In the Know: June 15, 2020”
Agriculture
AS PROCESSING PLANTS REOPEN, MORE MEAT FOR AMERICANS TO EAT, Successful Farming
U.S. Agriculture Needs A ‘Fifth Season,’, Forbes
Attorney General Keith Ellison
For Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, George Floyd Case Brings Pressure — And Opportunity,WCCO
Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Keith Ellison, The Hill
Future officer-involved death cases to be moved to attorney general’s office, KSTP
Keith Ellison talks about police power, protest and George Floyd murder prosecutions, MinnPost
Congress
Congress Heads Toward Clash With Trump Over Removal Of Confederate Symbols, NPR
Kente Cloth: From Royals To Graduation Ceremonies … To Congress? NPR Continue reading “In the Know: June 12, 2020”
Attorney General Keith Ellison:
Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Keith Ellison, The Hill
‘We Need Good Judges’: Keith Ellison Urges Progressives to Consider the Judiciary, National Law Journal
Congress
Hoyer details upcoming House floor schedule, Roll Call
Democrats stiff-arm GOP’s ‘cosmetic’ police reforms, Politico
Senate panel votes to require Pentagon to rename bases named after Confederates, The Hill
Democrats are seeing a much better chance of retaking the Senate in 2020, Vox
Donald Trump
Trump Will Return to Campaign Trail With Rally in Tulsa, New York Times
Why Republicans Still Can’t Quit Trump, Atlantic
‘He has to get back to his life’: Trump looks past crises to resume his routine, Politico
President Trump’s Scottish golf resorts set to get over $1 million in tax relief, NBC Continue reading “In the Know: June 11, 2020”
Resources to Support Our Communities
Need help? Want to help? Twin Cities groups offer resources for folks hurt by riots, Star Tribune
More ways to donate or volunteer in the Twin Cities, Star Tribune
Want to donate? Help clean up? Here are some ideas., Pioneer Press
Avoiding the Second Disaster: How (Not) to Donate During a Crisis, Good360
2020 Election
Live results for the June 9 primaries, Vox
‘Blood in the water’: Dems get unexpected opening against Trump in Iowa, Politico
Agriculture
HUGE FEDERAL PAYMENTS WILL MAKE UP 36% OF FARM INCOME THIS YEAR, Successful Farming
America’s meatpacking facilities operating at 95% capacity, AgDaily
Long Prairie beef processor among latest swept by COVID-19, despite significant prevention, MPR Continue reading “In the Know: June 10, 2020”
Resources to Support our Communities
Need help? Want to help? Twin Cities groups offer resources for folks hurt by riots(Updated),Star Tribune
More ways to donate or volunteer in the Twin Cities, Star Tribune
Want to donate? Help clean up? Here are some ideas., Pioneer Press
Avoiding the Second Disaster: How (Not) to Donate During a Crisis, Good360
COVID-19
Minnesota Department of Health releases data on COVID-19 deaths in long-term care, Star Tribune
The Health 202: WHO says asymptomatic people usually don’t spread coronavirus. Experts doubt that., Washington Post
14 states and Puerto Rico hit highest seven-day average of new coronavirus infections, Washington Post
Governor Tim Walz
Walz tours St. Paul’s damaged University Ave., Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota governor orders moment of silence Tuesday for George Floyd, KBJR
Gov. Tim Walz calls for 8 minutes, 46 seconds of silence today in honor of George Floyd, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: June 9, 2020”
