Frost win. Wild lose. Timberwolves win. Gopher Men’s Hockey lose.
Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones.
Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags at half-staff today in remembrance of St. Paul police officer Felicia Reilly. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4iggMXu
Minnesotans say their top three favorite months are September, June and October. LIST: https://fluence-media.co/3XzYWGD
Axios finds that of the 60 U.S. congressional districts with the most federal workers, a slight majority are represented by Republicans — many of whom publicly support ongoing federal layoffs. AXIOS: https://fluence-media.co/43wXWa5
Canada will swear in a new prime minister in the coming days. AP: https://fluence-media.co/3Fsd0M7
GOP Rep. Brad Finstad was on Sunday Take to discuss tariffs, the Farm Bill, the federal deficit and more. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3FgLa5G
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RESPONSIBLE GAMING: Legal sports betting platforms offer responsible game tools that offshore and illegal sports betting don’t offer. In fact, age verification is not required with most offshore providers. Learn more about why legalized sports betting is more responsible. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kgJoS4 (SPONSORED: Sports Betting Alliance)
FRANZEN: via news release this morning, VERBATIM: “Former University of Minnesota Executive Director of Government and Community Relations and State Senate Democratic Leader Melisa López Franzen announced her candidacy for the United States Senate, launching a campaign focused on fighting for working families, expanding economic opportunity, protecting our neighbors, and bringing common sense and decency to Washington. QUOTE: “Minnesotans deserve a leader who will continue to stand up and fight for them—not someone beholden to billionaire donors,” said López Franzen. “As an entrepreneur, a Latina, and a mother of two, I know what it takes to protect the dignity of our neighbors and the next generation, and make sure people get a fair shot at the American dream. That’s the approach I’ll bring to the U.S. Senate—this isn’t just about today, it’s about the next generation.” WEBSITE: https://fluence-media.co/4kF6Icb
SENATE RACE: via KARE 11, VERBATIM: “Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan kicked off a statewide campaign tour on Saturday as she begins her race for the soon-to-be open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota. … Flanagan said she would like to hear from as many Minnesotans as possible on her statewide 'Kitchen Table Conversations Tour.' She started it off in her hometown of Saint Louis Park, where she led conversations amongst supporters. FLANAGAN: ‘I don't care if you're a Republican or a Democrat or an Independent, it is all of us versus extremist billionaires,’ she told the crowd.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4ixp7pr
MORE: via Flanagan for Senate, VERBATIM: “Over the next month, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will travel across the state to visit Minnesotans in their neighborhoods. She will begin her Kitchen Table Conversations tour with stops in St. Louis Park, Duluth, the Iron Range, and Rochester.” FLANAGAN: “I want to hear about the problems our neighbors are facing so I can help find real solutions that will impact families’ everyday lives. Washington can work, it just needs more people who understand what folks are up against.” PHOTOS: https://fluence-media.co/4hmTRbM
EXPECT: Lt. Gov. Flanagan will lean hard into her life story in her tour of and conversations at “kitchen tables”. Flanagan has a compelling story of being raised by a single mom, and if the economy continues to slip she will have more relatable experiences. She will also likely push to “counter the chaos” in DC with a calm approach to pushing back against the Trump agenda.
SPECIAL ELECTION: via Pioneer Press, VERBATIM: “Control of the Minnesota House of Representatives will be determined by the result of a special election scheduled this Tuesday. … After more than two months of that seat being vacant and a resulting power struggle that led to a weeks-long DFL boycott of session, Republican Paul Wikstrom and DFLer David Gottfried are on the ballot for the seat in a special election. If Gottfried wins, a 67-67 tie returns to the House and a power sharing agreement resumes between the parties. If Wikstrom wins, Republicans will have 68 members to the DFL’s 66, a fully functioning majority that can pass bills without DFL support. District 40B, which includes parts of Roseville and Shoreview, strongly leans Democratic.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/43EcwfU
HARRIS-WALZ: via Politico, VERBATIM: “Tim Walz thinks he and Kamala Harris played it too safe last year. He thinks they should have held more town halls. He thinks they didn’t have time to get their feet under them. And he thinks Democrats should have taken more risks and gone to more places. … Walz said the campaign’s risk-averse approach was a byproduct of the brief, 107-day campaign. … Walz’s assessment [was] also one shared privately in interviews with more than a half-dozen former presidential campaign staffers.” WALZ: “I think we probably should have just rolled the dice and done the town halls. … We, as a party, are more cautious [around media]. In football parlance, we were in a prevent defense to not lose when we never had anything to lose because I don’t think we were ever ahead.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hjBd4s
ELECTRICITY: via Politico, VERBATIM: “Ontario Premier Doug Ford is steaming ahead with his pledge to impose 25% tariffs on electricity sent to the United States starting Monday, despite President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend most tariffs on Mexico and Canada Thursday afternoon. The move is an escalation of the trade tensions between the two countries after Trump has repeatedly threatened and withdrawn tariffs against Canada, which is the U.S.’ biggest energy trading partner. … Officials in affected states say the move could raise costs and threaten grid stability for the 1.5 million customers across Minnesota, Michigan and New York who receive power from the province.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3DgC2gR
MORE: via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “Ontario Premier Doug Ford says when Minnesotans see their energy bills jump significantly in a month, don't call him if they have a problem with it. He urges residents to instead call Gov. Tim Walz, their U.S. representative or [Donald] Trump to complain. Walz and Ford have reportedly been in talks, with Walz posting to social media [last] week saying the two sides are trying to find a way through this.” FORD: “I have a great relationship with the governors of New York and Michigan and Minnesota. Just got off the phone yesterday with Governor Walz, and what a gentleman he is.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/43yqOyF
FED FUNDING: via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Minnesota improperly used Medicaid dollars in the past decade to pay for seven tribal residential substance use disorder treatment programs and must refund the federal government for the $113 million mistake. The inappropriate use of the funds stemmed from a decade-old coding error in the Department of Human Services' (DHS) billing system, which has been fixed, the agency said. … The error came to light in Thursday’s state budget forecast, which noted that retroactively paying for the programs is driving up state health and human services spending. … Sen. Jordan Rasmusson [said] he will press for hearings with DHS.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hpdXCi
BUDGET: via Minnesota Reformer, VERBATIM: “In the remaining 10 weeks or so of the legislative session, lawmakers will work in earnest to craft a two-year budget. … It will be a difficult feat with swiftly changing federal policies, Minnesota’s split legislature and entrenched partisanship. … [Gov. Tim Walz] said Thursday that the state will need to make tough decisions to rein in rising spending. In January, Walz proposed a budget that included slowing spending on disability services…but Walz said he would rethink his proposed budget if congressional Republicans cut Medicaid. … Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, pushed back on the idea.” JOHNSON: “Let’s address [the deficit] first before we start getting into the hypotheticals of what’s going on in D.C. The reality is that we have issues right here in the state right now.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3FdeSIx
MORE: U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and state House Speaker Lisa Demuth sat down for interviews with WCCO-TV on Sunday to discuss budgeting issues at both the federal and state level. Craig discussed federal budget talks and the potential for a government shutdown, questioning Pres. Donald Trump’s competence as he calls for major spending cuts. Demuth discussed Minnesota’s projected budget deficit and what Republicans want to do about it.
CRAIG: https://fluence-media.co/3Fh4Vdd
DEMUTH: https://fluence-media.co/3Dt7Df6
TOWN HALLS: via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Members of a left-leaning group tried to get Rep. Tom Emmer, the No. 3 Republican in the U.S. House, to hold a town hall to talk about President Donald Trump’s [actions]. No response. … In Moorhead and Willmar, hundreds have been protesting outside Rep. Michelle Fischbach’s district offices and in the street calling on her to talk to them about what’s happening to the federal government. … Similar protests have drawn dozens in New Ulm and Rochester in front of Rep. Brad Finstad’s district offices and more outside of Rep. Pete Stauber’s office in Hermantown. … Organizers say their efforts will only grow if Republicans don’t heed their calls, warning there could be consequences for those facing re-election in 2026.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3QUuJ1i
RESPONSE: On social media, Rep. Tom Emmer shared his dissatisfaction with the Star Tribune’s reporting about town halls, saying that his quote provided to them was cut off and the paper “continues to prove its stories aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.” An Emmer spokesperson was quoted saying he would not be “distracted by liberal activist clown shows,” but Emmer shared the full statement online: “He won’t be distracted by liberal activist clown shows or manufactured narratives from the Star Tribune.” TWEET: https://fluence-media.co/4kC8oDl
FED JOBS: via Office of the Atty. General, VERBATIM: “Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in federal court in Maryland against numerous federal agencies for conducting illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees. … While federal agencies [said] these probationary employees were fired for unsatisfactory performance or conduct, the firings were clearly part of the administration’s attempt to summarily restructure and downsize. … The coalition of attorneys general asserts that the administration was therefore required to follow federal laws and regulations that govern large-scale federal ‘Reductions in Force’ (RIF).” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3DuXEGe
MORE: via KSTP, VERBATIM: “Minnesota leaders are offering support to federal employees who have been laid off as the Department of Government Efficiency cuts positions across departments. … Gov. Tim Walz announced on Thursday the state has launched a website to help former federal employees find work. It connects job seekers with open positions in state government, CareerForce workshops and locations, and how to apply for unemployment benefits. It also connects veterans with resources tailored for them.” WALZ: “If we can hire them into state government, if we can hire them into the private sector, we’re encouraging people to look at Minnesota as a landing spot.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/43uetLV
YOUTH VOTE: via KSTP, VERBATIM: “A bill introduced to the Minnesota House of Representatives [last week] would amend the state’s Constitution and allow 16-year-olds to vote in local elections. The bill, authored by Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura and Rep. Emma Greenman, both DFL, [gives] local jurisdictions the decision to permit 16-year-olds to vote. … 16-year-olds would only be allowed to vote in municipal, county and school district elections in jurisdictions that passed resolutions. … Voters under 18 would not be allowed to vote in state and federal elections or for state ballot questions.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kCcStF
‘MY WHOLE LIFE CHANGED’ — EMPOWERMENT TRAINING OPENS PATHWAY INTO THE TRADES: Since 2019, a partnership between Five Skies Empowerment Training and Enbridge has broadened as unions, contractors and other groups look to connect Native American job seekers to meaningful careers. “They’re gonna open the door for you,” says Joel, a program graduate. “Before the 5 Skies program, I wasn’t aware there were so many opportunities,” explains Ashley. “My whole life changed,” says Melissa. Click here to submit an application, and find out more on upcoming training. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3XoPg0D (SPONSORED: Enbridge)
FEED FRAUD: via AP News, VERBATIM: “A man accused of witness tampering in a courtroom hallway pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud for his role in a scheme that prosecutors said stole $250 million from a federally funded program meant to feed children. The allegation of witness tampering against Abdinasir Abshir, 32, of Lakeville, surfaced last month in the trial of the alleged ringleader, Aimee Bock, the founder of the now-defunct nonprofit Feeding Our Future. … Seventy defendants have been charged altogether. Abshir was the 37th to plead guilty.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Fhu4EC
SETTLEMENT: via Office of the Atty. General, VERBATIM: “Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a settlement [in] Ramsey County District Court that permanently bans David Singleton, the president of five Minnesota nonprofits, from incorporating or serving as an officer or director of nonprofits in the future. The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Ellison that accused Singleton of engaging in a deceptive pattern of behavior. … The settlement also requires Singleton to pay back the entire $5,000 that he took from a Minnesotan as payment for legal services he could not legally provide. Singleton will be liable for an additional $100,000 if he violates any terms of the settlement.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3DtsVt1
PHARMACIES: via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “The University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), released a map showing census tracts in Minnesota that have either low or limited pharmacy access. … According to the map, 28.9% of people in the Twin Cities live in tracts where there is only one pharmacy. This is also true of 2.6% of the people in other metro areas, as well as 15.3% of Minnesotans living in non-metro parts of the state.” READ/MAP: https://fluence-media.co/4hl4Lic
CANCER: via Minnesota Reformer, VERBATIM: “Prior to 2015, Minnesota’s cancer rate was similar to the national average. But starting that year, Minnesota’s rate started to climb while the country’s plateaued. … The reasons for that shift aren’t fully understood. Minnesota has especially high rates of blood cancers…[and] cancer mortality rates below the national average. People here are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, but less likely to die from it. … There are also apparent geographic differences in cancer rates. Counties in parts of western Minnesota’s farm country have seen the biggest increases in new cancer diagnoses. … Several counties in the Twin Cities metro, by contrast, have experienced decreasing rates of cancer diagnoses.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/41TdP9u
PERMITTING REFORM FOR RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRIES: Jobs for Minnesotans is committed to advancing responsible industrial projects through a predictable, timely and transparent permitting process. Broad permitting reform for all responsible industries is essential to strengthening Minnesota’s communities and advancing our state’s clean energy future. (SPONSORED: Jobs for Minnesotans)
UNIONS: via a Rep. Angie Craig press release, VERBATIM: “This week, Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) helped re-introduce the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to protect workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions. … The PRO Act would protect the right to organize and collectively bargain by: enforcing meaningful penalties for employers that violate workers' rights; strengthening support for workers who suffer retaliation; [and more].” CRAIG: “Having grown up in a union family, I understand that the power to collectively bargain is essential to building the middle class and promoting workers’ rights.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3XGkUb5
CLEAN AIR: via a Rep. Kelly Morrison press release, VERBATIM: “Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) spoke out against House Joint Resolution 61, which would repeal critical Clean Air Act protections that keep Americans safe from some of the most dangerous and cancer-causing toxins. … Rep. Morrison spoke out against this resolution not only as a member of Congress, but as a doctor who has cared for patients for more than 20 years. As an OBGYN, Rep. Morrison emphasized the threat these toxins, known to cause reproductive harm and birth defects, pose to moms and babies.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4iBTZoQ
FARMERS: via Patch News, VERBATIM: “Farmers in Minnesota and across the country are already facing increasing financial strain due to high input costs and low commodity prices. And according to Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish, newly proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could further squeeze farmers by raising costs and limiting export opportunities. … The long-term concern, according to Wertish, is that the U.S. may lose its reputation as a reliable trading partner.” WERTISH: “This will drive some farmers off the farm. … With all the uncertainty facing farmers, they don’t need this on their plates. This is farmers’ livelihood, not a game.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/43DEqsq
ATV: via MPR News, VERBATIM: “Minnesota lawmakers debated a proposal last week that would allow heavier all-terrain vehicles on public trails. Under current Minnesota law, ATVs must weigh less than 2,000 pounds. The bill, authored by state Rep. John Burkel, R-Badger, would raise the maximum to 3,000 pounds — roughly the same as a Honda Civic. … Burkel told a House committee the higher limit is needed to keep up with the changing ATV industry and consumer preferences toward larger side-by-side vehicles.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Dvwn6z
FRESH15: The latest season of Fresh15 includes interviews with new Minnesota House members. So far, five new members have shared their goals, background and fun facts before they take office in a historic session this January.
Rep. Kari Rehrauer
Rep. Wayne Johnson
Rep. Julie Greene
Rep. Keith Allen
Rep. Peter Johnson
Follow on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.TheDailyAgenda.com/Podcasts. (SPONSORED: Minnesota Telecom Alliance)
ST PAUL: via FOX 9, VERBATIM: “Lunds and Byerlys announced it will close its downtown St. Paul location on March 26. This will leave downtown St. Paul without any major grocery store. Company officials say it's been difficult to retain staff after the many incidents at the location, including shoplifting, harassment, vandalism and arson.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3FdqKu5
ROCHESTER: via Rochester Post Bulletin, VERBATIM: “Ongoing efforts to address homelessness in the city will be outlined for the Rochester City Council on Monday. … The presentation comes after the City Council narrowly approved a camping ban on public property in February 2024, and the city and county started working with local nonprofits to start the Any Path Home initiative later that year. According to information provided to the council before Monday’s 3:30 p.m. study session in council chambers, the Rochester Police Department has seen a 34% drop in detected camps with the city since the ban.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/41BXAfH
ST CLOUD: via St. Cloud Live, VERBATIM: “People came from across the state March 8 to attend the University of Minnesota Extension's first ‘Ag for All’ conference at the Holiday Inn and Suites in St. Cloud. ‘The face of agriculture in Minnesota is changing, which is a good thing,’ Bev Durgan, the dean of the University of Minnesota Extension, said at the beginning of the conference. ‘Diversity is a good thing.’ … Mental health was a big topic of conversation as both farmers and queer people have higher suicide risks.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bEnXq1
BEMIDJI: via Bemidji Pioneer, VERBATIM: “The Bemidji City Council secured an $18 million RAISE federal grant to pay for a large-scale road project, [but] although the project was approved by the council in December, it now faces a funding hurdle. In February, the city learned the RAISE grant is caught within a federal freeze with no timetable for resolution. Thus, the city has scheduled an impromptu work session set for 6:15 p.m. on Monday, March 10, at City Hall to discuss how to deal with the issue.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/43vO6Fo
WILD ABOUT READING: More than 500 Minnesota classrooms and 15,000 students are participating in the “Wild About Reading” program, a partnership with Flint Hills Resources which encourages students to read more using Minnesota Wild-branded posters, reading logs, and bookmarks. Teachers set weekly reading goals and give certificates to students who complete the four-week program. Fun program incentives include classroom visits from the Wild’s mascot, Nordy – and the team dog, Rookie; a pair of tickets to a Wild home game, player signed pucks and photos; and a pizza party for a classroom. LEARN MORE: Wild About Reading SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources
From Friday’s Fluence newsletters:
TARIFFS: via Brownfield, VERBATIM: “Governor [Tim Walz] of Minnesota says trade tariffs don’t benefit American farmers.” WALZ: “Let’s be very clear: the 2018 tariffs didn’t work. We ended up having to spend $36 billion of subsidies, and farmers don’t want those — farmers want to earn [it]. … We produce far more than we use, so we need markets. The president doesn’t understand tariffs in general, but I don’t think he understands the ag economy.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4hdto0b
SD24: via KAAL-TV, VERBATIM: “An English teacher from John Marshall High School threw his hat in the ring for a State Senate seat. Simon Glaser announced his candidacy for District 24 as he looks to take Sen. Carla Nelson’s (R-Rochester) seat. Glaser emphasized the need for more government funding for schools in his district. He said schools and farms have not not been the state’s first priority in the past.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/43r147m
HOUSING: via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “When you have a legislative body that currently has 100 Republicans and 100 DFLers, anything with the descriptor ‘bipartisan’ starts with a little extra juice. Backers of this year’s model for legislation to boost housing supply — partly by pulling in the reins on local government zoning and land use — couldn’t talk enough [last week] about the coalition containing people from both the DFL and GOP, from both home builders and environmental groups, from both developers and social justice advocates.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hjA50S
JOB GRANTS: via a DEED press release, VERBATIM: “The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced $11.2 million for job skills training, work readiness, internships, work experience, on-the-job training and job placement for Minnesotans. … Providers expect to serve more than 2,000 Minnesotans through the grants.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/41LI2Hx
SESSION: House floor session at 3:30 p.m. Senate floor session at 11:00 a.m. FLOOR: The House floor will vote on bills requiring more legislative auditor reports and whistleblower protections for public employees. HOUSE: Ways & Means will hear bills on returning budget surpluses to taxpayers and funding women’s pregnancy centers. Fraud Prevention & State Oversight hears a presentation on fraud from the Center of the American Experiment think tank. Transportation hears a ban on funding the Northern Lights Express. Rules & Legislative Admin. hears the bipartisan redistricting commission bill. SENATE: Education Policy hears a bill on college entrance exams. Energy, Utilities, Env. & Climate hears changes to net energy metering provisions. Jobs & Economic Dev. hears grants for job training, rural development and violence prevention. Judiciary & Public Safety hears a bill funding “gap-filling” weather radar data. Transportation hears a bill for more state rail safety inspectors. CALENDAR: https://fluence-media.co/3FgzfVm
TODAY: via news advisory from Hospitality MN at 11:30, VERBATIM: “Hospitality Minnesota will release its first State of the Industry report highlighting the ongoing economic challenges facing restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other lodging and tourism-related enterprises around the state.” (NOTE: Hospitality Minnesota is a client of Fluence Advisory)
TODAY: The House GOP announced that Rep. Kristin Robbins and Rep. Jim Nash will host a press conference discussing two fraud-related bills — HF3 and HF23 — that will be voted on by the House floor today. The event is at 12:00 noon.
TODAY: via MSBA/MASA, VERBATIM: “School board members and administrators from across Minnesota will gather at the State Capitol on March 10, 2025, for MSBA/MASA Day at the Capitol. This annual event provides an opportunity for over 200 education leaders to connect with legislators and advocate for policies that support students and schools. The day will begin with a legislative briefing and panel discussions featuring key legislators, including Senator Mary Kunesh, Senator Jason Rarick, Representative Mary Frances Clardy, and Representative Ben Bakeberg. … Governor Tim Walz will speak to the group in the afternoon.”
TODAY: via UnRestrict MN, VERBATIM: “Minnesotans from across the state will rally for reproductive health, rights, and justice at the State Capitol as part of the annual Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day hosted by UnRestrict Minnesota. Joined by state lawmakers from the Reproductive Freedom Caucus and Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minnesotans will rally at the Capitol and speak with their legislators about [abortion].” The event is at 1:30 p.m.
TODAY: via a COPAL advisory, VERBATIM: “COPAL is mobilizing Latines from across Minnesota for a Day at the Capitol — a day of celebration, advocacy, and direct action. This event is an opportunity for community members to engage with elected officials, make their voices heard, and push forward a legislative agenda that reflects the needs and dreams of our communities.” The event is at 10:00 a.m.
TOMORROW: The special election in House District 40B will be held on Tuesday, March 11. Voters in the left-leaning district will choose between DFLer David Gottfried and Republican Paul Wikstrom to decide whether the House is tied or under GOP control.
TOMORROW: via an MNOG advisory, VERBATIM: “To celebrate National Freedom of Information Week, Minnesotans for Open Government (MNOG) will honor two local champions of open government and present its 2025 legislative agenda at a press conference on Tuesday, March 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the State Capitol. … This year’s open government honorees are reporter Randy Furst…[and] Ramsey County District Court Judge Patrick Diamond.”
TOMORROW: via MN Assoc. of Townships, VERBATIM: “Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, March 11, [also] known as Township Day. … Residents of the townships will meet to voice their opinions about local issues with other township residents and also vote directly on their annual tax levy. … In addition, many of the state’s townships will hold their township officer elections on Tuesday’s Township Day.”
TOMORROW: via an Outfront MN advisory, VERBATIM: “Minnesotans Against Christian Nationalism is a grassroots coalition…promoting religious pluralism, defending the separation of church and state, and safeguarding the rights of all citizens. This kick-off event will feature ways in which you can get involved in the coalition.” The event is at 6:00 p.m. DETAILS: https://fluence-media.co/4imLRZu
WEDNESDAY: via an ELEFA advisory, VERBATIM: “Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA) will host a public meeting on March 12 to share updates on our role as the independent evaluator of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights’ (MDHR) Settlement Agreement with the City of Minneapolis on police reform. Community members are invited to attend.” The event is at 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: via an LSP advisory, VERBATIM: “Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will keynote the Land Stewardship Project’s Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church. … After the breakfast, participants will have an opportunity to meet with lawmakers and other public officials at the Capitol to discuss issues they are concerned about.”
APRIL 10: Citizens League will honor Peter Bell, former Metropolitan Council chair, and Sharon McMahon at the 2025 Civic Celebration. The annual Civic Celebration is an inspiring evening, gathering hundreds of Minnesotans from diverse backgrounds, parties and ideologies to celebrate our state’s enduring civic culture, leadership, and commitment to public service. REGISTER: https://fluence-media.co/3EKmNge (SPONSORED: Citizens League)
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