In the Know: April 5, 2021

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Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorney General Ellison holds assisted-living facility accountable for breaking promise to residentsRed Lake Nation News 

Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota Declares April ‘Month of the Military Child’KNSI 
WALZ ORDERS FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF TO HONOR VICTIMS OF U.S CAPITOL ATTACKKDUZ 

Minnesota Legislature 
MN lawmakers pressured to strengthen laws after overturned rape convictionPioneer Press  
After George Floyd’s death, Minnesota lawmakers grapple with demands for more police reformsPioneer Press  
Lawmakers return to MN Capitol Tuesday, begin final push to finish state budgetKTOE  
The Docket: final committee deadline approaching at Minnesota State CapitolKEYC 

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In the Know: April 2, 2021

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Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota attorney general warns against sale of fake COVID vaccine cardsKARE 11  

Governor Tim Walz & Lt Governor Peggy Flanagan
Governor Proclaims April Technology Workforce Month in Minnesota,  Red Lake Nation News 
GOVERNOR WALZ INCREASED CAPACITY FOR OUTDOOR VENUES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1ST, ROCHESTER HONKERS GEAR UP FOR MORE FANSKIMT3 
Governor Walz Announces $2 Million COVID-19 Grant for Mental Health SupportRed Lake Nation News 
8th Permanent Vaccination Site Coming To OakdaleWillmar Radio

Minnesota Legislature 
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Will Get House Floor Vote Next Month, Majority Leader SaysMarijuana Moment 
Bemidji veterans home takes major step forward with federal funding securedBemidji Pioneer 
About $100 million available for wildlife habitat grants in MinnesotaDL-Online 
DNR pushes for new respect of Minnesota’s rough fishStar Tribune 

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In the Know: April 1, 2021

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Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorney General Ellison: ‘Climate damage and deception lawsuit filed in state court belongs in state court’, Red Lake Nation News

Governor Tim Walz & Lt Gov Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz aims to cut red tape, boost welfare benefits for poor families, Star Tribune
Walz gets J&J dose as Minnesota opens up vaccine queue, KEYC
COVID In MN: Gov. Walz Announces 8th Community Vaccination Site In Oakdale, MN CBS
Omar, Flanagan condemn anti-Asian hate, Kare 11

Minnesota Legislature 
Minnesota House plans May vote on legalizing recreational marijuana, Fox 9 
Anti-Asian hate crimes heighten calls for new legislation in Minnesota, Congress, Star Tribune
$550 million boost energizes conversation around how to support Minnesota day cares, Brainerd Dispatch
Outside Derek Chauvin trial, activists call for police reform at Legislature, Star Tribune

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In the Know: March 31, 2021

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Attorney General Keith Ellison
Who are the leading prosecution and defence attorneys in Derek Chauvin trial?Independent 

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz, Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty Get COVID Vaccine In Bipartisan Show Of ForceWCCO 
Two Tims — Govs. Walz and Pawlenty — get COVID shots side by sideMPR 
Gold Rush is on: All Minnesota adults now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccineFOX 9 
Walz announces federal funding for Veterans Homes in Montevideo, Bemidji and PrestonDL Online 
More than a million Minnesotans fully vaccinated — including Tim Pawlenty and Tim Walz on TuesdayPioneer Press 

Minnesota Legislature
Three new Minnesota Veterans homes to receive federal fundingABC 6 News 
Lawmakers: Lots to agree on toward the end of sessionThe Free-Press 
Jeff Brand announces campaign for state legislature in 2022 electionKEYC 
Local state lawmakers come together for Crossover at the CapitolABC 6 News 
DFL files campaign finance complaint against Shakopee state rep, political nonprofitBring Me The News 
Minnesota DFL files campaign finance board complaint against Shakopee GOP lawmaker, nonprofit organization, MN Reformer 

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In the Know: March 30, 2021

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DFL Party News
DFL Hits Rep. Mortensen With Campaign Finance Complaint, DFL Press Release

Governor Tim Walz
Governor Walz Rescinds 5 COVID Executive OrdersKNSI 
Gov. Walz To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine TuesdayWCCO 
Walz team talks inclusion, equity in state grantsKARE 11 
Walz, Pawlenty to get Johnson & Johnson vaccine as Minnesota opens availability to allBring Me The News  

Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
COVID-19 and vaccine rollout key topics at Leech Lake’s State of the Band AddressEcho Press
MINNESOTA LT. GOVERNOR HOLDS VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE, KIMT

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In the Know: March 29, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says ‘normalcy is on the horizon’ in State of the State addressStar Tribune 
Full video and transcript of Gov. Walz’s State of the State addressKSTP 
Gov. Tim Walz discusses pandemic, future in State of the StateKARE 11 

Minnesota Legislature
At legislative halftime, budget battle and peacetime emergency remainKSTP 
Minnesota lawmaker proposes secession to border statesKSTP 
Legislative Auditor finds shoddy oversight of grants at Minnesota Department of Human ServicesStar Tribune 

Minnesota News 
Low humidity and wind combine for fire danger in Minnesota on MondayStar Tribune 
3 Minnesota teams make men’s hockey Frozen FourKARE 11 
Minnesota Encourages People To Get What Ever Vaccine is AvailableKNSI 
Minnesota’s 2021 State of the State AddressKEYC 
March 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace reaches record highMPR 

Republican Party News 
Salt Lake County GOP chairman resigns amid backlash over ‘bullying’ within partyDeseret 
Transgender Girls in Sports: G.O.P. Pushes New Front in Culture WarThe New York Times 
The Republican Attack on Voting RightsReason 
Covid-19: Birx Lashes Trump’s Pandemic Response and Says Deaths Could Have Been ‘Decreased Substantially’The New York Times 

U.S. News 
Moderna says shipped 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to United StatesKFGO 
Here’s how Biden’s infrastructure package will likely tackle climate changeCNBC 
WHO Reportedly Finds Animals Are Likely Source Of Covid-19–Lab Leak Theory Is ‘Extremely Unlikely’Forbes 
U.S. Covid cases rising again as restrictions ease despite benefits from increased vaccinationsCNBC 

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Rep. Angie Craig on social media’s role in spreading disinformation: “A lie can spread so fast”MSNBC
D.C. Memo: D.C. statehood editionMinnPost

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)
Rep. Ilhan Omar on meeting with children held at migrant facilities: “I was one of those kids”MSNBC 
Rep. Ilhan Omar Speaks On Southern Border ExperienceYahoo! News 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
4 Ways Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Antitrust Plan Would Change Startup AcquisitionsInc.

U.S. Senator Tina Smith
SEN. SMITH PUSHES FOR PROGRESS ON EQUALITY ACTKIMT3 
Smith, Klobuchar Reintroduce Bill to Fund Fire Safety Improvements in High-Rise ApartmentsKNSI 

Upcoming Events:

You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.

  • Today through April 3 — Passover
    • 2:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Virtual Meeting, more information here.
  • March 29 — Holi
  • March 30, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 31, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 1 — April Fools’ Day
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 2 — Good Friday
  • April 4 — Easter
  • April 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 7
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Calls, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 8
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 12 through May 12 — Ramadan
  • April 12
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 13, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 14, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 15 — Tax Day, delayed until May 17, 2021
    • 5:30 to 7:30 PM — 2021 DFL Founders Day Celebration with Special Guest Gov. Gretchen Whitmore, more information and tickets here.
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
  • April 20, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 21
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • April 22 — Earth Day
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
  • April 27, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Voting Integrity Forum with Secretary of State Steve Simon, RSVP to bit.ly/SD33VotingForum
  • April 28
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Calls, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • May 2 — Orthodox Easter
  • May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information

In the Know: March 26, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Governor Tim Walz to Deliver State of the State Address on SundayFox 21 
Walz to announce expansion of vaccination eligibility for all Minnesotans 16 and older FridayKSTP 
Vaccines for all: Walz says at-risk Minnesotans should still be prioritizedBring Me The News 

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota House passes paid sick time for workers, fight over lessons learned from COVIDPark Rapids Enterprise 
Minnesota lawmakers push for cameras on school bus stop armsKSTP
‘Matthew’s Law’ passes the Minnesota Senate by a unanimous voteKTTC
Minnesota marijuana bill continues push through HouseKEYC 

Minnesota News 
All Minnesotans 16 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting March 30Star Tribune 
Minnesota reports 1,800 new COVID-19 cases, most on one day since JanuaryGrand Forks Herald 
Clarifying COVID: Why Is Minnesota Seeing A Rise In Case Positivity Rate?WCCO 
New COVID-19 guidance helps Minnesota schools plan for prom, graduationFox 9  

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In the Know: March 25, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Walz: Minnesota flags at half-staff in honor of Boulder shooting victims, KBJR
Duluth mayor backs governor’s proposal to help communities plan for extreme weather events, Duluth News Tribune
Walz: Minnesota ranks 1st in US in administering COVID-19 vaccines received, KBJR

Minnesota Legislature
Bill passed by House could expand Minnesota’s ag workforce — and protect undocumented workers, MinnPost 
House passes $104.5 million student summer learning package, Insight News
In Minnesota, partisan divide over disclosing COVID vaccination, Star Tribune
House DFL outlines $52.5 billion budget blueprint, Faribault Daily News

Minnesota News
Minnesota hopeful on Biden vaccine goal, Star Tribune
Activism on the rise in Minnesota’s diverse Asian American communities, Star Tribune
Albert Lea businesses persevere through pandemic, ABC 6 News
Get your tickets now (if you’re lucky) as Minnesota sports reopen to fans, Star Tribune

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In the Know: March 24, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz orders flags be flown at half-staff to honor victims in Boulder shootingKARE 11 
Walz: Minnesota ranks 1st in US in administering COVID-19 vaccines receivedKTTC 
Call To Boost Minnesota Hate Crime Laws Renewed Amid Surge In AAPI AttacksWCCO

Minnesota Legislature
House DFL unveils budget proposal that largely aligns with Walz’sPioneer Press 
Minnesota House passes ban on price gouging during emergenciesPioneer Press 
Minnesota House passes $107 million summer school packageFOX 9 
MN Legislature headed for another budget battle over tax increasesKTOE 
Minnesota Democrats prioritize boost for schools, worker protections in $52.5 billion planThe Bemidji Pioneer 

Minnesota News 
When will Minnesota open vaccine eligibility to all adults?KARE 11 
State health officials warn UK virus variant now considered to be widespread in MinnesotaKSTP 
COVID Vaccine In Minnesota: Eligibility Expansion Announcement Expected This WeekWCCO 
New report touts importance of immigrants to Minnesota’s economyMinnPost

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In the Know: March 23, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Walz orders flags flown at half-staff to honor victims of Atlanta shootingsKTTC 
MN Gov. Walz releases revised budgetWahpeton Daily News  
Coronavirus: Here Are Minnesota’s Current RestrictionsPatch

Minnesota Legislature
House passes bill requiring sprinklers in high-rises by 2033KSTP 
Minnesota lawmakers in final push before holiday breakSt. Peter Herald 
Senate debates MCA testing, standardsKARE 11 
MN House passes bill expanding list of mandatory reporters of child abuseKTOE 

Minnesota News
Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection expected to wrap up today, Pioneer Press
Despite slower rollout, Minnesota’s vaccination rate has kept pace with other states, MinnPost
Pandemic predictor Michael Osterholm gives us science and the hope to cope with it, Star Tribune

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