Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party & Health care
political party in Minnesota, United States
The mayor of a major U.S. city thinks remote work is turning people into ‘losers’
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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/
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey returns from holiday sporting mustache: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the feedback on his news mustache “has been vast majority ...
startribune.com/minneapolis-mayor-jacob-frey-returns-from-holiday-sporting-mustache/600331065/
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Walz gets flu shot, promotes use of new COVID-19 booster: The governor said he believes the latest coronavirus vaccine will arrive this week in clinics and ...
startribune.com/walz-gets-flu-shot-promotes-use-of-new-covid-19-booster/600305895/
Paid articlePaid 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/
Paid articlePaid 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 ...
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Minnesota governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana starting in August
apnews.com/article/marijuana-minnesota-cannabis-legalization-pot-9a92dda1a1025c5b26033a3ad716a004
Read an excerpt from Sen. Klobuchar's new memoir: "The Joy Of Politics: Surviving Cancer, a Campaign, a Pandemic, an Insurrection, and Life's Other ...
axios.com/2023/05/09/amy-klobuchar-new-book-joy-politics-memoir
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/
Paid articlePaid Minnesota governor protects rights to gender affirming care: ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday protecting the rights of ...
apnews.com/article/minnesota-transgender-health-tim-walz-2a702340ec5facdb2bb6496e711facf1
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic says she has cancer, is resting at home
startribune.com/minnesota-senate-majority-leader-kari-dziedzic-says-she-has-cancer-is-resting-at-home/600258880/
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The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce is moving. Here's why that's a big deal for entrepreneurs
jsonline.com/story/news/2023/03/01/the-wisconsin-black-chamber-is-moving-sharpens-goal-of-growing-entrepreneurs/69952387007/
Quick Glance: Eli Lilly will slash insulin prices by up to 70% in response to federal pressure to reduce costs.
- "The aggressive price cuts we're announcing today should make a real difference for Americans with diabetes," said David Ricks, Chairman and CEO of Lilly.
- Why is Eli Lilly lowering insulin prices?
- Insulin list prices will be reduced, co-payments will be capped for the insured, and the $35 cap will be extended to the uninsured, making the medication more affordable for people who use Lilly's products.
- Analysts believe Lilly's price cuts indicate that the insulin pricing dynamics are changing.
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/
Paid articlePaid 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/
Lawmakers react to Elon Musk's call to prosecute Anthony Fauci: "Could you just leave a good man alone in your seemingly endless quest for ...
axios.com/2022/12/11/lawmakers-ract-musk-prosecute-fauci
Quick Glance: Musk's 'dangerous' denunciation of Fauci - White House
- Elon Musk is the founder and CEO of both Twitter and Tesla Inc.
- Elon Musk's public rebuke of top US health official Anthony Fauci is "dangerous" and "disgusting," according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
- The seasoned immunologist has over 50 years of public service and has worked as an adviser to seven US presidents, beginning with Republican Ronald Reagan.
- Dr. Fauci has stated that he has received death threats.
Who Read What in 2022: Political and Business Leaders: Recommended reading from Kristi Noem, Steve Case, Amy Klobuchar, and many others.
wsj.com/articles/who-read-what-in-2022-political-and-business-leaders-11670516875
Paid articlePaid 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
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 offers more free at-home rapid tests for COVID-19: State officials want Minnesotans to test before heading out for the holidays.
startribune.com/minnesota-offers-more-free-at-home-rapid-tests-for-covid-19/600226386/
Marshalls closing, Ameriprise consolidating office space in Minneapolis: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will convene a group next week to work on reviving ...
startribune.com/marshalls-in-downtown-minneapolis-is-closing/600234487/
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/
U.S. Sen Amy Klobuchar to publish new memoir: The Minnesota Democrat's new book reflects on her presidential campaign, the pandemic and the Jan ...
axios.com/2022/11/17/amy-klobuchar-memoir-joy-of-politics
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/
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calls on GOP opponent Scott Jensen to apologize for comments on COVID-19, Nazi Germany
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-calls-on-republican-opponent-to-apologize-for-comments-on-covid-19-nazi-germany/600201424/
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/
Nearly Every House Republican Votes Against Codifying Right to Contraception: "If they had the chance they would ban it," said Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.).
commondreams.org/news/2022/07/21/nearly-every-house-republican-votes-against-codifying-right-contraception
Florida Man Who Threatened to Kill Rep. Ilhan Omar Sentenced to Three Years of Probation
wsj.com/articles/florida-man-who-threatened-to-kill-rep-ilhan-omar-sentenced-to-three-years-of-probation-11657288331
'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
Minnesota Democrat tests positive for COVID-19: Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. The Minnesota Democrat said she feels ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/3538760-minnesota-democrat-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
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.
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/
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/
Walz, Malcolm receive second COVID-19 boosters: Governor and health commissioner received their shots at a St. Paul pharmacy to promote the optional second ...
startribune.com/walz-malcolm-receive-second-covid-19-boosters/600170465/
Minnesota Supreme Court revives challenge of Gov. Walz's COVID shutdown orders: Case first filed in 2020 by central Minnesota business owner.
startribune.com/minnesota-supreme-court-revives-challenge-of-gov-walzs-covid-shutdown-orders/600174392/
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/
Student-loan borrowers will have to pay off debt 'sometime': Jen Psaki: After extending the student-loan payment pause, Jen Psaki told Fox News Biden will ...
businessinsider.com/student-loan-borrowers-will-pay-debt-sometime-biden-jen-psaki-2022-4
Grassley calls for more federal funding to combat bird flu: Following the destruction of more than 13 million Iowa birds, Sen. Chuck Grassley led a call for more ...
stormlake.com/articles/grassley-calls-for-more-federal-funding-to-combat-bird-flu/
Bundesliga revenue drops more than 8.5% in 2020-21 season, says DFL: The revenue generated by Bundesliga clubs in the 2020-21 season shrank more than 8.5% to 3 ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2022-04-01-bundesliga-revenue-drops-more-than-85-in-2020-21-season-says-dfl/
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/
Minneapolis and St. Paul lift vaccine-or-test mandate for restaurants, bars: The mask mandate will remain in effect for businesses licensed by the cities.
startribune.com/minneapolis-and-st-paul-lift-vaccine-or-test-mandate-for-restaurants-bars/600145228/
U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address social media addiction: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, and Cynthia Lummis, a Republican ...
reuters.com/technology/us-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-bill-address-social-media-addiction-2022-02-10/
Restaurant owners sue Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey over vaccine mandate: Plaintiffs say the requirements of the vaccine pose challenges and go against ...
startribune.com/restaurant-owners-sue-minneapolis-and-mayor-jacob-frey-over-vaccine-mandate/600138229/
Republicans say DFL-backed bill to expedite substitute teacher licensing falls short
startribune.com/house-democrats-push-distance-learning-bills/600149154/
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/
Twitter Permanently Bans Marjorie Taylor Greene's Personal Account Over Deadly Covid Disinformation
commondreams.org/news/2022/01/02/twitter-permanently-bans-marjorie-taylor-greenes-personal-account-over-deadly-covid
Frey says HCMC failed to follow 'excited delirium' training directive: Leadership for the hospital issued an apology Monday and pledged to review medical ...
startribune.com/mayor-frey-hennepin-healthcare-failed-to-follow-directive-on-excited-delirium-training/600146774/
National Guard Takes on New Roles in Understaffed Nursing Homes: In Minnesota, an ambitious initiative is training hundreds of Guard members to become certified ...
nytimes.com/2021/12/22/health/covid-national-guard-nursing-homes.html
Albert Lea restaurant owner found guilty of violating state COVID mandate: A jury of three women and three men took only an hour of deliberation to convict Lisa ...
startribune.com/albert-lea-restaurant-owner-found-guilty-of-violating-state-covid-mandate/600125580/
Vaccinated Minnesota Gov. Tom Walz and Family Test Positive for COVID: Though the governor said that he and his wife are asymptomatic, they decided to get tested ...
newsweek.com/vaccinated-minnesota-governor-tom-walz-family-test-positive-covid-1661777
Gov. Tim Walz reflects on ongoing fight against COVID and his own case: Nearly two years into battling the pandemic, the governor sees a potential new chapter ...
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-reflects-on-ongoing-fight-against-covid-and-his-own-case/600132927/
Dems stressed over midterms, Biden's plans, and GOP hypocrisy: Insider spoke with party sources in Charleston concerned about 2022, the president's future ...
businessinsider.com/democrats-charleston-dnc-2022-midterm-2021-12
Politicians and celebrities who have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the holidays | TheHill
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/586591-politicians-and-celebrities-whove-tested-positive-for-covid-19
Reps. Omar, Tlaib and Carson: 'we are not anyone's scapegoat': Rep. Ilhan Omar played for the press an anti-Muslim death threat voicemail that she said she ...
businessinsider.com/reps-omar-tlaib-and-carson-we-are-not-anyones-scapegoat-2021-11
Let’s stop rewarding ranting politicians and the COVID misinformed | COMMENTARY: It's not hard to get the public's attention, whether from the pulpit ...
baltimoresun.com/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-1202-priest-vaccination-baltimore-20211201-3rdvag6z2zgwlfrjqibmlp253i-story.html
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/
Pentagon sending medical teams to Minnesota hospitals amid surge in COVID-19 cases | TheHill
thehill.com/policy/defense/581991-pentagon-sending-medical-teams-to-minnesota-hospitals-amid-surge-in-cases
Minnesota shoring up long-term care, hospitals amid COVID-19 surge: Gov. Tim Walz proposed spending $50 million to help with long-term care staffing as federal ...
startribune.com/minnesota-shoring-up-long-term-care-hospitals-amid-ongoing-covid-19-surge/600119647/
Joe Biden to discuss Omicron Covid variant in White House address – live: WHO says new variant poses ‘very high’ global risk but no cases identified in US so far ...
theguardian.com/us-news/live/2021/nov/29/joe-biden-coronavirus-covid-omicron-variant-us-politics-live
Rep. Lauren Boebert suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar was terrorist in anti-Muslim remarks at event
cnn.com/2021/11/26/politics/lauren-boebert-ilhan-omar-anti-muslim-comments/
Surgery delays grow severe amid COVID-19 hospital crowding in Minnesota: Hospitals have deferred procedures to free up beds amid coronavirus wave ...
startribune.com/surgery-delays-grow-severe-amid-covid-19-hospital-crowding-in-minnesota/600127086/
Waning immunity fueling longer COVID-19 wave in Minnesota: Boosters recommended to increase COVID-19 protection; found in Mayo Clinic study to produce few ...
startribune.com/waning-immunity-fueling-longer-covid-19-wave-in-minnesota/600115243/
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/
Tim Walz launches campaign for second term as Minnesota governor: The first-term Democrat made his re-election bid official Tuesday.
startribune.com/tim-walz-launches-campaign-for-second-term-as-minnesota-governor/600107906/
Walz: Network ready to give COVID-19 shots to young Minnesotans: Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday the state has a strong network of health care providers and others ...
startribune.com/network-ready-to-give-covid-19-shots-to-young-minnesotans/600110491/
Defense Department will help relieve 2 Minnesota hospitals: The Department of Defense will send medical teams to Minnesota hospitals to relieve doctors and ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/17/defense-department-help-relieve-2-minnesota-hospitals/8652903002/
Reconciliation bill ‘almost there’ after Manchin’s demands to scale it back – live
theguardian.com/us-news/live/2021/oct/26/us-politics-reconciliation-deal-manchin-schumer-joe-biden-latest-updates
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
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
Walz plan to combat delta variant faces GOP pushback: The governor made his case at an elementary school that's using rapid COVID test kits.
startribune.com/walz-s-plan-to-combat-delta-variant-faces-pushback-from-gop/600104288/
Minnesota parents sue Gov. Walz over lack of mask mandate in schools | TheHill: A group of Minnesota parents plans to file a lawsuit against Gov....
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/570972-minnesota-parents-sue-gov-walz-over-lack-of-mask-mandate-in-schools
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/
Frontline worker pay, farm relief caught in Capitol stalemate: Gov. Tim Walz is pushing legislators to pass additional pandemic response measures.
startribune.com/walz-pushes-legislators-to-pass-pandemic-response-measures/600103970/
Gov. Tim Walz to impose new vaccine requirement for state workers: The requirement for vaccination or weekly COVID testing kicks in after Labor Day.
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-to-impose-new-vaccine-requirement-for-state-workers/600086947/
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 New Guaranteed Income Bill, Omar Proposes Sending Most People in US $1,200 Per Month
commondreams.org/news/2021/07/30/new-guaranteed-income-bill-omar-proposes-sending-most-people-us-1200-month
With eviction victory in hand, congressional Democrats turn attention to student loans
washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/08/04/democrats-eviction-student-loans/
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
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
Senators’ New Bill Would Let Facebook, YouTube, Twitter Be Sued For Health Misinformation
forbes.com/sites/graisondangor/2021/07/22/senators-new-bill-would-let-facebook-youtube-twitter-be-sued-for-health-misinformation/
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