Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party & COVID-19 pandemic
political party in Minnesota, United States
A 24-hour Nicollet Mall? It’s one idea to revamp downtown Minneapolis: A Minneapolis Foundation report offered several strategies for how to revitalize the ...
startribune.com/nicollet-mall-24-hour-district-among-revamp-ideas-downtown-minneapolis-foundation-office-hybrid-work/600326600/
The mayor of a major U.S. city thinks remote work is turning people into ‘losers’
thestreet.com/employment/the-mayor-of-a-major-u-s-city-thinks-remote-work-is-turning-people-into-losers-
Appeals Court: Walz's face mask requirement was legal under emergency powers: Ruling says Walz acted within his authority in declaring emergency during COVID-19 ...
startribune.com/appeals-court-walzs-face-mask-requirement-was-legal-under-emergency-powers/600288649/
Four key moments from Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar's new memoir: "The Joy of Politics" is Klobuchar's third book since being elected to the Senate.
startribune.com/four-key-moments-from-minnesota-sen-amy-klobuchar-new-memoir-joy-of-politics-cancer-insurrection/600273434/
Minnesota's Walz seeks 2nd term against vax skeptic Jensen: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrat Tim Walz sought a second term as Minnesota’s governor Tuesday against ...
apnews.com/article/minnesota-governor-race-2022-midterm-elections-a2899b6482fa84a6cfd94d5e80b3fa3e
St. Paul mayor wants to use pandemic aid to erase medical debt: By partnering with a nonprofit, $1.1 million from the city could wipe out up to 100 times that ...
startribune.com/st-paul-mayor-wants-to-use-pandemic-aid-to-erase-medical-debt/600296234/
Tim Walz seeks second act as Minnesota governor amid headwinds for Democrats: He faced more challenges in his first term than most governors. As the pandemic ...
startribune.com/tim-walz-seeks-second-act-as-minnesota-governor-amid-headwinds-for-democrats/600213188/
What Minnesota's new tax law means for student borrowers, restaurants and other businesses
startribune.com/what-minnesotas-new-tax-law-means-for-student-borrowers-restaurants-and-other-businesses/600243028/
Minnesota program trained hundreds of CNAs. But more are needed: After two rounds of state-funded training for nursing assistants, the program may be extended.
startribune.com/more-nursing-assistants-needed-even-after-minnesota-training-push/600256283/
'What's There to Even Discuss?' Omar Says Free, Universal School Meals Should Be Permanent
commondreams.org/news/2022/07/02/whats-there-even-discuss-omar-says-free-universal-school-meals-should-be-permanent
Biden signs new shipping law he says can cut consumer costs: President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday meant to make shipping goods across oceans cheaper
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-shipping-costs-law-tame-inflation-85444915
Quick Glance: Watch | How serious is the global food crisis?
- A film discussing the causes of the global food crisis and how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated the world's high food costs.
- This has limited global supplies and driven up the cost of alternatives.
- According to the UN, global food costs are about 30% higher than this time last year.
- S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, has stated that the situation in Ukraine will result in a three 'F' crisis: fuel, food, and fertilizers.
Largest state-run COVID vaccine site closes at Mall of America: One in every 50 vaccines in Minnesota were administered at the MOA site, which operated for ...
startribune.com/largest-state-run-covid-vaccine-site-closes-at-mall-of-america/600239743/
Minnesota ‘hero pay’ bonus of $487 going out to frontline workers this week: Minnesota's frontline workers who applied will see a $487 payment hit their accounts ...
fortune.com/2022/10/05/minnesota-hero-pay-frontline-workers/
Walz proposes $6M for Ramsey County homeless shelters: County leaders have warned of an imminent "funding cliff" that will reduce shelter beds and ...
startribune.com/walz-proposes-6m-for-ramsey-county-emergency-homeless-shelters/600183900/
Gov. Tim Walz calls for unity in fourth State of State address: Walz made a call for unity in front of Democratic and Republican legislators Sunday night in his ...
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-to-tout-priorities-accomplishments-in-annual-address/600167536/
Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes 24-hour bus lanes on Hennepin Avenue: The Minneapolis City Council approved the plan 8-5 Thursday. Loss of parking along the street has ...
startribune.com/minneapolis-mayor-jacob-frey-vetoes-24-hour-bus-lanes-on-hennepin-avenue/600183200/
Campaign check: Did 80% of students miss fewer than 10 days of class during pandemic?
startribune.com/campaign-check-did-80-of-students-miss-fewer-than-10-days-of-class-during-pandemic/600204384/
Gov. Walz, Pawlenty get COVID-19 boosters in show of support: Hospitals report that unvaccinated patients suffer more severe COVID-19; state discloses death of ...
startribune.com/minnesota-governors-get-covid-19-boosters-in-show-of-vaccine-support/600110227/
Sen. Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis, says treatment 'went well': Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., revealed Thursday that she was diagnosed with breast ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-amy-klobuchar-reveals-breast-cancer-diagnosis-n1278794
Klobuchar targets vaccine misinformation with Section 230 bill: “We need a long term solution” that goes beyond removing accounts spreading falsehoods about the ...
politico.com/news/2021/07/22/klobuchar-vaccine-misinformation-section-230-bill-500554
St. Paul ends its COVID-19 state of emergency: The mayor no longer has the power to issue emergency executive orders, and a handful of city's remaining pandemic ...
startribune.com/st-paul-ends-covid-19-state-of-emergency/600162369/
Chelsea Clinton: Social media platforms letting COVID-19 misinformation spread | TheHill
thehill.com/policy/technology/567241-chelsea-clinton-blames-social-media-platforms-for-allowing-covid-19
With eviction victory in hand, congressional Democrats turn attention to student loans
washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/08/04/democrats-eviction-student-loans/
Republicans say DFL-backed bill to expedite substitute teacher licensing falls short
startribune.com/house-democrats-push-distance-learning-bills/600149154/
Petition for 4th Stimulus of $2,000 Monthly Payments Reaches 2.9 Million Signatures
finance.yahoo.com/news/petition-4th-stimulus-2-000-120012442.html
St. Paul's Carter proposes using federal pandemic aid for new officers, gun safes
startribune.com/st-paul-mayor-melvin-carter-to-give-state-of-the-city-address/600149288/
St. Paul Council weighs end to Mayor Carter's pandemic powers: Council members said they were given little notice over the mayor's recently rescinded ...
startribune.com/st-paul-city-council-mulling-end-to-mayors-emergency-declaration/600148883/
Writer ditches 'parochial, gossipy' Kent to return to London: A novelist has told of her reasons for moving from Kent back to London at the height of the ...
kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/writer-ditches-parochial-gossipy-kent-to-return-to-london-259904/
Greene apologizes after Holocaust Museum visit as House girds for censure fight: Some Democrats are already privately discussing censure of the polarizing ...
politico.com/news/2021/06/14/greene-holocaust-omar-censure-494441
Walz says he will end emergency powers Aug. 1: More than a month is needed for an orderly transition, state officials said.
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-says-he-will-end-emergency-powers-aug-1/600072069/
Democrat says he won't introduce resolution to censure Greene after her apology | TheHill
thehill.com/homenews/house/558659-democrat-says-he-wont-introduce-resolution-to-censure-greene-after-her-apology
Here's how much Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley made in rental income: “Squad” Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., both made thousands of ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/rashida-tlaib-ayanna-pressley-rental-income
Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar push for permanent free school lunch: Four Democrats want to make the pandemic-era free school lunch program permanent ...
businessinsider.com/universal-school-meals-bernie-sanders-ilhan-omar-free-lunch-hunger-2021-5
Ilhan Omar cites rising COVID cases to demand Biden cancel student debt: Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar joined calls to cancel student debt Wednesday ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/ilhan-omar-cites-rising-covid-cases-to-demand-biden-cancel-student-debt
Omar reintroduces bill seeking to cancel rent, mortgage payments during pandemic | TheHill
thehill.com/homenews/house/542775-omar-reintroduces-bill-seeking-to-cancel-rent-mortgage-payments-during
Rep. Ilhan Omar and colleagues urge $2K monthly relief checks in letter to Biden: Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and ...
startribune.com/omar-urges-2k-monthly-relief-checks/600016990/
Rep. Greene apologizes for comparing safety masks, Holocaust: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is apologizing after recent comments comparing the required wearing of ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/rep-greene-apologizes-comparing-safety-masks-holocaust-78277360
Gov. Tim Walz unveils $52.4 billion budget aimed at leveling COVID's uneven toll: His proposal includes extensive tax increases to support his spending and tax ...
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-unveils-52-4-billion-budget-aimed-at-leveling-covid-s-uneven-toll/600015287/
Walz says 'normalcy is on the horizon' in annual address: The first-term governor implored Minnesotans to get vaccinated and stay vigilant against COVID-19.
startribune.com/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-says-normalcy-is-on-the-horizon-in-state-of-the-state-address/600039712/
Senator Klobuchar: "Early Detection Saves Lives. It Saved Mine": Senator Amy Klobuchar initially put off a mammogram because of the COVID-19 pandemic ...
marieclaire.com/health-fitness/a37825433/amy-klobuchar-breast-cancer-awareness-month/
Walz extends Minnesota's coronavirus state of emergency: Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday won legislative approval to extend Minnesota's peacetime state of ...
startribune.com/walz-extends-minnesotas-coronavirus-state-of-emergency/600010044/
Minnesota Democrats, stuck at home, celebrate Biden's inauguration: From block parties to Biden sweatshirts to ice cream, Minnesota Democrats celebrate ...
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-stuck-at-home-celebrate-joe-biden-s-inauguration/600012798/
Mpls. mayor, City Council members on track to receive raises this year despite other cuts
startribune.com/minneapolis-mayor-some-on-city-council-will-donate-raises/600011159/
New Congress sworn in with 2020 tensions still simmering, Georgia runoff looming: House and Senate lawmakers were sworn in Sunday, the start of a new Congress ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/03/congress-house-senate-members-sworn-covid-19-rages/6410063002/
Rep. Ilhan Omar calls on Biden to back 'recurring cash payments' until economy recovers
foxnews.com/politics/rep-ilhan-omar-biden-recurring-cash-payments-until-economy-recovers
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Biden lauds Minnesota for 'meeting the moment' on vaccinations: Minnesota is at 64% of White House goal of providing vaccine to all adults 18 and older by July 4 ...
startribune.com/biden-lauds-minnesota-for-meeting-the-moment-on-vaccinations/600056044/
Biden sparks backlash among some progressives over $1,400 stimulus checks in coronavirus relief proposal
foxbusiness.com/money/biden-sparks-backlash-progressives-covid-relief-proposal
Illegal lease terms have grown for decades, study of Philadelphia landlords finds
businessinsider.com/landlords-illegal-leases-bad-terms-philadelphia-decades-study-penn-harvard-2021-3
Millions in COVID-19 relief soon headed for Minnesota businesses, workers: Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign the state COVID-19 relief package into law this week ...
startribune.com/millions-in-covid-19-relief-soon-headed-for-minnesota-businesses-workers/573402141/
Day After GOP Senator Blocked Direct Payments Twice, Poll Shows 88% of Likely Voters Support More $1,200 Checks
commondreams.org/news/2020/12/20/day-after-gop-senator-blocked-direct-payments-twice-poll-shows-88-likely-voters
“We now have a President that has been responsible, truly, for the death of 200,000 Americans, because he did not figure out how to cohesively lead our ... https://cnn.it/2FKSCrn
Scammers step up efforts to target older Americans during pandemic | TheHill: Older adults have faced a barrage of online scams during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/528259-scammers-step-up-efforts-to-target-older-americans-during-pandemic
Jamaal Bowman's mother dies of COVID-19: 'I share her legacy with all of you' | TheHill
thehill.com/homenews/house/539046-jamaal-bowmans-mother-dies-of-covid-19-i-share-her-legacy-with-all-of-you
Bala's Sold Out Ankle Weights Are Back and On Sale for Prime Day: The chic wearable weights Bala Bangles are finally back in stock — and they're on sale for ...
marieclaire.com/health-fitness/a36788305/bala-bangles-weights-sale/
Progressives Democrats urge Biden to consider recurring stimulus checks - Business Insider
businessinsider.com/progressives-democrats-urge-biden-to-consider-recurring-stimulus-checks-2021-1
American Women Lost Over 5 Million Jobs Last Year. How Will They Ever Recover?: Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hilary Swift/AP/Shutterstock (10954076ba) Sen ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/american-women-lost-over-5-172513286.html
The pandemic lays bare the massive divide in our nation when it comes to the internet. Millions living in rural areas have little to no high-speed internet ... James E. Clyburn Senator Amy Klobuchar CR.org/affordableinternet
Republican legislator's Anoka speakeasy shut by executive order: New Anoka bar — co-owned by Senate critic of state closure order — was open just days.
startribune.com/republican-legislator-s-anoka-speakeasy-shut-by-executive-order/573298971/
Rep. Ilhan Omar's father dies from coronavirus complications: Rep. Ilhan Omar announced late Monday night that her father died from coronavirus complications ...
edition.cnn.com/2020/06/16/politics/ilhan-omar-father-nur-omar-mohamed-covid19-trnd/
Minnesota legislators debate eviction ban 'off-ramp' as tenants fear homelessness
startribune.com/minnesota-legislators-debate-eviction-ban-off-ramp-as-tenants-fear-homelessness/600033988/
Catholics and some Lutherans in Minnesota plan to buck their state’s governor and reopen churches May 26
washingtonpost.com/religion/2020/05/21/minnesota-catholic-lutheran-defy-walz-reopen-coronavirus/
American Women Lost Over 5 Million Jobs Last Year. How Will They Ever Recover?: Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 19 other Democratic senators are urging the ...
refinery29.com/en-us/2021/02/10289870/women-economic-recovery-klobuchar-letter
Exxon and Chevron Talked Merger - Senator Voices Concerns: Sen. Amy Klobuchar voices concerns about the reported merger talks between Exxon Mobil and Chevron.
thestreet.com/investing/exxon-mobil-xom-chevron-cvx-merger-talks-klobuchar
L.A. nightclubs hope Congress can save their stages: TK TK
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-09-01/clubs-congress-save-our-stages-amy-klobuchar-bootleg-theater-covid
In the war zone: After the violent death of African American George Floyd, the situation escalated in Minneapolis. The mayor is trying to de-escalate ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/proteste-in-minneapolis-im-kriegsgebiet-16792461.html
At “Ground Zero” of the protests: The death of an African American sparked riots across America. Many whites also complain about police racism ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/trumps-praesidentschaft/unruhen-in-minneapolis-am-ground-zero-der-proteste-16793674.html
Battered cities brace anew for more protests: A week after George Floyd's death, wrenching scenes still play out on streets of US cities
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-06-01/battered-cities-brace-anew-for-more-protests-as-racial-justice-outpouring-enters-second-week
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on race, justice and the pandemic: The Minnesota senator and potential vice presidential pick for Joe Biden addressed her record ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/05/31/sen-amy-klobuchar-race-justice-pandemic/
Minnesota governor charts path to reopening as political pressure intensifies: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has taken a hedge position in the mightiest of swing ...
edition.cnn.com/2020/05/07/politics/minnesota-reopening/
Amy Klobuchar on Twitter: “BREAKING: Because of LAST MINUTE ruling, Minnesota DO NOT put ballots in mail any more.
In the middle of a pandemic ...
twitter.com/amyklobuchar/status/1321946313563508737
Voting by Mail Is the Hot New Idea. Is There Time to Make It Work?: The coronavirus has left states rapidly searching for ways to protect democracy’s most sacred ...
nytimes.com/2020/03/19/us/politics/voting-by-mail-coronavirus.html
In a time of global crisis, should the world cancel poor countries’ debts?: Two left-wing U.S. lawmakers issue a call for debt forgiveness for poor countries as ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2020/05/13/coronavirus-emergency-can-world-forgive-poor-countries-debts/
US to temporarily suspend all immigration over Covid-19, Trump says: Move effectively achieves long-term policy goal of US president to curb immigration
irishtimes.com/news/world/us/us-to-temporarily-suspend-all-immigration-over-covid-19-trump-says-1.4234021
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