Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party & Health
political party in Minnesota, United States
Gov. Tim Walz says 'old white men need to learn' how to talk about abortion, reproductive health
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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-
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 ...
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First on CNN: Klobuchar questions drug company behind 10-fold spike in price of lead poisoning antidote
cnn.com/2023/12/07/health/klobuchar-letter-lead-poisoning-antidote-price-hike/
House progressives step up rhetoric against Israel's Gaza evacuation request: Rep. Ilhan Omar referred to it as "ethnic cleansing."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-progressives-step-rhetoric-israels-gaza-evacuation-request/story
Geri Joseph, Hubert Humphrey speech writer and DFL leader, dies at 100: She accumulated an impressive array of awards and job titles and molded generations of ...
startribune.com/democratic-leader-hubert-humphrey-speech-writer-and-activist-geri-joseph-dies-at-age-100/600315525/
Minnesota's newly designated med-tech hub eligible for millions in federal funding
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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 ...
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Paid articlePaid Walz names members of task force on future of University of Minnesota health system
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Paid articlePaid Minnesota Veterans Affairs commissioner stepping down: Larry Herke cited a diagnosis of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Minneapolis Mayor Tells Police To Deprioritize Arrests Of Psychedelic Plant Use: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who gave the order on Friday, cited the potential ...
huffpost.com/entry/minneapolis-stop-enforcing-laws-psychedelic-plants_n_64bdf473e4b053a700920fa3
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 ...
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Softball showdown more than a game to Wasserman Schultz, Klobuchar: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) says she doesn’t let being a breast cancer survivor ...
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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/
Paid articlePaid Klobuchar says she supports allowing abortion restrictions in late pregnancy: Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday she supports allowing limitations on ...
cnn.com/2023/06/25/politics/klobuchar-cnntv/
NBC's Chuck Todd Confronts Democrat on Joe Biden's Physical, Mental Health: A recent poll shows that voters are concerned that Biden does not have the "necessary ...
newsweek.com/nbcs-chuck-todd-confronts-democrat-joe-bidens-physical-mental-health-1808901
Minnesota governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana starting in August
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Dziedzic's rookie session as Senate majority leader marked by cancer and caucus unity
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Paid articlePaid Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
cnn.com/2023/04/27/politics/minnesota-tim-walz-abortion-gender-affirming-care-conversion-therapy/
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 signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
cnn.com/2023/04/27/politics/minnesota-tim-walz-abortion-gender-affirming-care-conversion-therapy/
Minnesota May Chart Its Own Path Dealing With Anti-Abortion Counseling Centers: While other states move to defund anti-abortion counseling centers ...
propublica.org/article/minnesota-new-approach-crisis-pregnancy-centers
Klobuchar, Craig join local leaders to highlight efforts to combat fentanyl abuse
startribune.com/klobuchar-craig-join-local-leaders-to-highlight-efforts-to-combat-fentanyl-abuse/600266847/
Paid articlePaid Lactating or pregnant workers could see new accommodations: Minnesota legislators are also pushing sales tax breaks on baby items and coverage of infertility ...
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Paid articlePaid Officials say water and air are safe after train carrying highly flammable ethanol derails in Minnesota
cnn.com/2023/03/31/us/raymond-minnesota-train-derailment-friday/
Mayo threatens to pull back on Minnesota projects if state health legislation advances
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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 ...
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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/
Paid articlePaid Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic discusses her cancer, prognosis, prevention
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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.
Study: Daily marijuana use raises risk of heart disease by 34%: According to a recent study, daily marijuana use raises the risk of heart disease.
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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 As wife lobbies for colonoscopy bill, Army vet battles cancer while on religious pilgrimage
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How would paid leave and sick time plans work in Minnesota?: Workers could accrue short-term leave under one legislative proposal, while a payroll-tax funded ...
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Paid articlePaid What Minnesota's new tax law means for student borrowers, restaurants and other businesses
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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 ...
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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.
Gov. Tim Walz calls for $300M for local public safety efforts: The governor debuted his safety, health and housing plans Monday.
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-calls-for-300m-for-local-public-safety-efforts/600245752/
Omar fires back after McCarthy vows to remove her from committees: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) fired back at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/3744719-omar-fires-back-after-mccarthy-vows-to-remove-her-from-committees/
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 ...
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Minnesota Democrats credit Roe, anxiety over democracy in taking control of state government
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-credit-roe-anxiety-over-democracy-in-taking-control-of-state-government/600223908/
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 ...
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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
Amy Klobuchar's forthcoming memoir to detail cancer survival, presidential run: The Minnesota senator's book will be released May 9 by St. Martin's Publishing ...
startribune.com/amy-klobuchars-forthcoming-memoir-to-detail-cancer-survival-presidential-run/600226905/
Walz gets flu shot as Minnesota leaders offer reminder of influenza threat: Mild flu levels in the Southern Hemisphere offer hope of mild season in Minnesota ...
startribune.com/walz-gets-flu-shot-as-minnesota-leaders-offer-reminder-of-influenza-threat/600211057/
St. Paul drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for city employees: Mayor Melvin Carter's vaccine mandate was never enforced after a trio of unions successfully ...
startribune.com/st-paul-drops-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-city-employees/600214743/
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 State Fair closes early after gunshot near Midway sends crowds fleeing: One person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries ...
startribune.com/minnesota-state-fair-closes-early-after-gunshot-near-midway-sends-crowds-fleeing/600203779/
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/
'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/
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