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St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment. The lawsuit filed Wednesday comes on the heels of an outside investigation of the DFL mayor. The chief alleges that Her repeatedly told him that her marriage was in trouble, made multiple attempts to get close to him, and twice put her hand on his upper thigh during a budget meeting. Henry also says Her retaliated against him for filing an HR complaint — including by raising the pay of all other police command staff, but not his.The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension set new guidelines Wednesday to help law enforcement agencies take a more victim-centered and consistent approach to investigating sexual assault cases. Breanna Heisterkamp, a forensic nurse manager at Hennepin Healthcare, says the guidelines will help investigators better understand victims.Some rideshare drivers in Minneapolis are asking the city council to limit how autonomous vehicles can operate in the city. The company Waymo is currently testing its driverless taxis in the city. The council is considering a requirement for Waymo and similar companies to pay a licensed driver to monitor the car.And downtown St. Paul has a grocery store again with the Aldi now open at the intersection of Robert and 10th streets. The grand opening ribbon-cutting is Thursday at 8:30 a.m.

Today in the Middle East; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; Xi state visit and Trump is eager to please; worry about how Trump will try to disrupt or steal election; Star Tribine’s bias; Good and Pretti families speak at ICE victim hearing; DFL is not doing enough to remind voters of what the Trump…

Send us Fan MailAlex est un gars ben sympathique et déterminé. Après avoir couru plusieurs marathons de route avec de solide chrono: surtout pour ses préparations avec ‘peu' de kilométrage semaine.Il a pas mal optimisé la course sur route, et avec les cancellations de la pandémie, et plein d'autres choses en même temps: il a pris une pause de 4 ans … avant de s'y remettre à fond.Il a jumpé dans l'hybride route et sentier en 2024.Après une saison avec seulement des Dnf en trail, quatres: il a beaucoup appris.Premier Dnf à la clinique du coureur 50km.Deuxième dnf, 80km du QMT.Troisième dnf, UTHC125km.Et quatrième dnf plus glorieux: 1 boucle de 80km sur le Bromont Ultra 160km.Il a connu une solide progression en 2024.Il en est fier.2025, son année de gloire.Duchesnay 48km dans la grosse bouette.Bien content de son premier ultra-trail complété.Ensuite, il a wrapé le 125km de l'Uthc.Et sa revanche au Bromont Ultra 160km en 32h. Et une pause de 1h30 entre les 2 boucles.Une expérience qui me raconte pas mal dans le détail! Et un truc spécial pendant sa pause, pour ‘reseter' son système digestif! Haha!2026, pourquoi pas le plus difficile 100 miles. La grosse bête du 170km de l'UTCC en Gaspésie.  Une expérience qui l'a véritablement transformé.On rentre dans les coulisses et les anecdotes importantes de sa course.De la fille qu'il a aidé qui était au sol, en passant par ses hallucinations qu'il arrivait à comprendre et dédramatiser.Ses derniers km avec un autre dude, en passant par sa rencontre avec Benoit et Sandrine: il est bien fier d'être DFL!Une belle conversation authentique!Bonne écoute!Pour votre prochaine commande d'électrolyte, utiliser le REPOUSSER15 via https://elixyr.ca Pour du coaching avec moi, contacte-moi via jfdussaultcoaching@gmail.com

Tight races at the top of the ticket, so what could that mean for down ballot races? GOP Strategist Brian McDaniel and Tom Hauser discuss as Tom fills in for Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.

Tight races at the top of the ticket, so what could that mean for down ballot races? GOP Strategist Brian McDaniel and Tom Hauser discuss as Tom fills in for Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News.

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Lura Forcum returns to talk about a word that's everywhere in politics right now: purity test. Her recent USA Today op-ed argues that the Democratic Socialists of America have pulled the Democratic Party further left, and Wilk and Lura use that as a jumping-off point to dig into something people on both sides of the aisle will recognize: why political parties keep drifting toward their most extreme edges instead of the center.The conversation moves through Minnesota's record primary turnout, the DFL's shrinking influence against a rising DSA, and a line from the current Trump administration — that the president answers to Republicans, not the country — that Lura says marks a real break from how American politics used to operate. Underneath all of it is the same mechanism: purity tests turn political parties into something closer to gangs than coalitions. Pass the test, or you're out, regardless of what you actually believe.But this isn't just a diagnosis. Lura shares how she personally engages politically without becoming a partisan cheerleader — voting in primaries she isn't excited about, being upfront about which candidates disappoint her, and finding other voters willing to hold that same honest, non-cheerleading stance. Wilk and Lura agree that a healthy civic culture has to be modeled from the ground up, since parties have little incentive to dial back tribal loyalty on their own.Key Themes●       Purity tests turn political parties into something closer to gangs than coalitions — you pass the test or you're out, regardless of what you actually believe.●       Tribalism, not any single policy fight, is the real threat. A psychological switch flips once “our side” becomes identity rather than ideas — old wiring reasserting itself in modern politics.●       Political parties benefit from tribal loyalty, so there's little incentive from the top to dial it back. A healthier civic culture has to be modeled from the ground up, not handed down.●       Real change starts small: Lura describes voting in primaries she's not excited about, being upfront about which candidates disappoint her, and finding other voters willing to hold the same honest, non-cheerleading stance.●       Building something together across difference — not just disagreeing more politely — is what actually shifts a civic culture.Takeaways●       You don't have to pick a side entirely to participate. Disagreeing with your own party on some issues doesn't make you a traitor to it.●       Show up to primaries. Low-turnout primaries are exactly where purity-test politics gets its power.●       Find people, even a small group, willing to say “this worries me too” without it turning into partisan warfare — that's where a healthier civic culture starts.●       Learn more about Lura's work at her newsletter, How to Human, or connect with her on LinkedIn.About Lura ForcumLura Forcum, Ph.D., is a social psychologist, writer, and strategic advisor whose work focuses on political tribalism, polarization, and civic culture — how identity and belonging shape the way people engage, or disengage, with politics. She previously served as president of the Independent Center and now advises organizations working to strengthen civic engagement. She sits on the board of advisors for the Pro Human Foundation, writes the newsletter How to Human, and co-hosts the podcast We Made This Political.Learn more and connect with Lura Forcum:Website: https://luraforcum.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luraforcum/Podcast: https://wemadethispolitical.substack.com/AllSides Student Journalism Award application process is open now!AllSides, a national leader in balanced news and media bias ratings, is awarding three students with Five Hundred Dollars for reporting on all sides of an issue. It's open to any student in any type of school, grades K through 16. Deadline to submit is December 31st.

The NFL season kicks off on Wednesday night and Mike Yam and Nick Shook are here to deliver the latest NFL power rankings. Where should the Ravens rank after a head coaching change? Are Nick's major doubts about Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs fair? Which team leads the way and who's DFL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patreons First, then on to the show: Motherhood, Mindset & the Pursuit of More What happens when a former collegiate high jumper, coach, mother and lifelong athlete decides to find out just how far she can push herself? Kat Bright joins Art, Anna G. and Phred to talk about her incredible journey from high-level track and field to ultrarunning—and the very personal path that eventually led her to a supported FKT on the Pennsylvania section of the Appalachian Trail. Kat covered roughly 230 miles and 31,000 feet of elevation gain in 4 days, 2 hours, 41 minutes and 10 seconds, traveling from the Delaware Water Gap area south toward Maryland. But the FKT is only part of the story. Kat talks openly about two dramatically different pregnancies, including one that required her to spend the entire pregnancy on bed rest before an emergency C-section at 32 weeks. During that period, she used sports-psychology visualization to mentally run the trails and tracks she couldn't physically access. Running eventually became part of her recovery and a way to reconnect with a body she felt she had lost trust in. We get into her evolution as an ultrarunner, including a difficult first Eastern States 100 where she finished DFL with only minutes to spare—and how that experience eventually convinced her that she was capable of much more. Kat explains how she prepared for the Pennsylvania AT while balancing two kids, family responsibilities, a business and all the normal chaos of life. Her training included treadmill work, repeated runs on familiar trails, and deliberately boring sessions designed to prepare her brain for the monotony of hundreds of miles. Kat also talks about her coaching business, where she works primarily with women 35 and older. Her philosophy is refreshingly realistic: training doesn't have to be perfect to work. Missed workouts happen. Life happens. Sometimes you only have 10 or 15 minutes. The goal isn't perfection. It's showing up repeatedly. She discusses strength training, cardiovascular fitness, mobility, pregnancy and postpartum training, perimenopause and menopause, and why women shouldn't allow age, motherhood or hormones to define what their bodies are capable of. At the heart of the conversation is a simple idea that applies far beyond running: You don't have to feel motivated to take the first step. The voice of doubt never completely disappears. But the more you show up, the quieter it becomes. And sometimes, when you're standing at the trailhead wondering if you have any business attempting something completely ridiculous, the answer is simply: Fuck it. Let's go for it. https://www.instagram.com/milesfromherview https://www.instagram.com/katfitstrength/ Website: www.kat.fit Fastest Know Time Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter  basic licker.  If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Buy Fred's Book  Running Home More Information on the #CUT112   

Minnesota voters will find a question about public school funding on their ballots this fall. A proposed constitutional amendment would increase the amount distributed each year from the state's Permanent School Fund — a $2.4 billion investment fund built with revenue generated by state-owned school trust lands.Supporters say it would provide additional money without raising taxes, but critics say that the increase would only cover a fraction of the broader financial pressures facing school districts.MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how Minnesota schools are funded, where that money goes and what voters should understand about the proposed amendment before November. Here's a link to a resource to see what will be on your ballot this coming November:Minnesota Secretary Of State - What's On My Ballot?Guests:Christine Tucci Osorio is the superintendent for School District 622, which includes North St. Paul, Maplewood and Oakdale. Mary Kunesh is a DFL state senator representing District 39 in the northern Twin Cities suburbs. She chairs the Senate Education Finance Committee.Marguerite Roza is a research professor at Georgetown University and director of its Edunomics Lab, a research center that studies education finance and how school systems use public dollars. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

One of the many races that have kind of flown under the radar is the race for Minnesota Attorney General and Ron Schutz explains why he is so energized and ready to take on current Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and how he plans to combat Minnesota's biggest issue - fraud! That is the DFL perspective of his candidacy when it comes to President Trump - that and much more with Ron Schutz LIVE on the WCCO Radio porch!

One of the many races that have kind of flown under the radar is the race for Minnesota Attorney General and Ron Schutz explains why he is so energized and ready to take on current Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and how he plans to combat Minnesota's biggest issue - fraud! That is the DFL perspective of his candidacy when it comes to President Trump - that and much more with Ron Schutz LIVE on the WCCO Radio porch!

In February 2026, Jeanelle Austin filed for Minnesota Senate District 62. She started canvassing her district during a polar vortex, and persisted through triple-digit summer heat. And in August she lost in the Democratic Primary. In this episode, she sits down with Mark Labberton to reflect on what this experience has taught her about power, democracy, and what citizenship and neighbor-love means in the South Minneapolis neighborhood where she grew up. The executive director of Rise & Remember—the nonprofit that preserves the memorial at George Floyd Square—Austin followed a conviction, that if running for office meant she could save just one person's life, she would do it. She reflects on what it means to "run for something rather than against someone," the win-win campaign she designed by first answering what she would do with power if she lost, and the democratic machinery most voters never see: caucuses, delegates, conventions, endorsements, and party mailers that carry only the endorsed name. She reveals the shadow side of running against an incumbent in her own party: friends who could not endorse her, the party regular who said challengers to progressive incumbents should be punished, the front-porch conversations, the youth-built platform she carried to a rural Republican youth group, and the value a campaign loss is still worth when first-time voters turn out. Episode Highlights "I remember telling myself I would run for office if it meant that I could save somebody's life." "My dearest friends advised me to not run against someone, but to run for something … this was the first moment where I felt like I would be running for something, and something that really mattered." "I also understood that my power did not come from this seat. My power came from my community, my family, my cultural identity." "This is my home. This is where I grew up. This is my neighborhood. These are my people." "Is it not our responsibility to lift up our best leaders and choose from among them? We are oftentimes choosing between the lesser of two evils." "What are you willing to give up if you say that you love us as your neighbor?" "We have the power as people to make this democracy what we need it to be. But we first have to believe in ourselves." About Jeanelle Austin Jeanelle Austin is executive director and co-founder of Rise & Remember, the Minneapolis nonprofit that preserves thousands of offerings left at George Floyd Square, where she also serves as lead memorial caretaker. She founded Racial Agency Initiative, a racial justice leadership coaching practice, in 2019. She holds a BA in Christian ministries from Messiah College and an MDiv in ethics and an MA in intercultural studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. In 2026 she ran in the DFL primary for Minnesota Senate District 62. The fourth of seven children, she grew up in Minneapolis's Bryant neighborhood, just blocks from the site of George Floyd's killing at 38th and Chicago Avenue. Helpful Links and Resources Jeanelle For The People, Austin's 2026 campaign site: https://jeanelleforthepeople.com/ Rise & Remember, the nonprofit Austin directs: https://riseandremember.org/about/ A timeline of Operation Metro Surge, Minnesota Reformer: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/20/a-chronology-of-operation-metro-surge/ Show Notes Jeanelle's pilgrimage in Palestine with a Black religious scholars delegation; meeting a father in the West Bank whose fifteen-year-old son was imprisoned for throwing rocks "Run for something, not against someone." What it means to a run a "win-win campaign," designed after being advised to decide what she would do with power if she lost How power is located in community, family, and cultural identity rather than in a state senate seat What it was like to challenge a beloved incumbent inside your own party Caucusing for the first time, room to room, learning the process in real time Jeanelle's campaign backdrop: Operation Metro Surge, polar vortex, No Kings protests Her journey from caucus to delegate to convention to endorsement to party resources Pre-recruited delegates and the structural advantage of incumbency; party mailers that carry only the endorsed candidate's name Section 8 notice periods and the gap that produces homelessness Youth-built priorities carried an hour west to a Republican youth group Gun safety, neighbor-love, rural versus urban gun culture Food shelves versus food stamps, and the question of dignity Primary night at the People's Way, turn out for first-time local voters Giving power back by teaching neighbors how to run for political office #JeanelleAustin #GeorgeFloydSquare #Minneapolis #RunForOffice #Democracy #CivicEngagement #FaithAndPolitics #Conversing Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Cross-border dispute continues; more on Iowa’s governor race; war and economy updates; Alyssa Chen is in from the Minnesota Reformer to talk to Brett this week; why the DFL should be on the attack much more than they have been.

Matt was joined live at the State Fair by Doug Chapin, who is the DFL nominee is the 6th Congressional district against Republican Tom Emmer.

Matt was joined live at the State Fair by Doug Chapin, who is the DFL nominee is the 6th Congressional district against Republican Tom Emmer.

Zack Filipovich is the DFL candidate for State Auditor.

Thursday will mark one year since the shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis when a shooter opened fire during a back-to-school Mass. One hundred and sixteen bullets shattered windows of the building in less than two minutes. Two children, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, were killed. Twenty-eight other people were injured.On Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two parents of children who attend the school about how they plan to remember Aug. 27, 2025. “It's feeling really heavy,” said Brittany Haeg, whose first-grade son was shot last August and spent several days in intensive care. “We have three kids, and they're all very different ages and stages, and they feel very different about how they want to spend the day. And so, I think our day is about contingencies and contingencies for our contingencies. So we have a loose plan and a lot of adults, and we have staffed our house with friendly faces who are going to hang out there, so that we can sort of touch in and touch out throughout the day.” Haeg co-chairs the Annunciation Light Alliance, a nonprofit founded by parents to build safer communities for children, with Kristen Neville, who founded the organization. Neville is in a blended family with five children who attend Annunciation Catholic School. Like Haeg, she plans to lean into how her children are feeling. She also said she hopes to spend time with other Annunciation families.“I think our hope is to be able to spend time together with other Annunciation families. It's a comfort, and I think it's also a part of the healing journey that we have. I have a really strong sense of desire to want to give back to the community on that day, which is very much associated with what Annunciation is asking, right? People come and they ask us, ‘What can we do on this day? What are you doing?' It's a day really focused on remembrance, but it's also focused on moving your feet and on prayer. And so, I will be doing that, kind of working in the community. There's a really beautiful event that's been planned at Pearl Park by some of our representatives, and so I'll be there packing some kits for youth that experience homelessness right now.” Annunciation families push for laws to protect kids While reflecting on the last year, Haeg and Neville also talked about continuing their advocacy for changes that keep kids safe. During the legislative session earlier this year, the Annunciation Light Alliance took a nonpartisan stance and sought a layered approach to preventing gun violence with hopes of gaining support from both sides of the aisle. Parents backed a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, as well as more mental health support funding, funding for school safety programs and safeguards for children online. The Minnesota Senate, with its slight DFL majority, passed a comprehensive package with firearm restrictions and school safety provisions in early May. However, the state House — split 67-67 between parties — did not bring the bill to the floor for a vote. Companion bills also failed to make it out of committee. State lawmakers passed two laws the Annunciation Light Alliance says will help. One adds guardrails around social media accounts for Minnesota minors. Another requires schools to set up anonymous threat reporting systems, which allow people to report tips about potential threats and help with intervention. “I think the legislative session was disappointing for some people in terms of what got passed and that the gun violence — some of those efforts didn't get passed,” said Jillian Peterson, executive director of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University. Peterson said it has been “inspiring” to be part of the Governor's Statewide Safety Council, which Gov. Tim Walz established in December after the shooting to examine and reduce gun violence. Haeg and Neville are also on the council. “It's commissioners from all different state agencies, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the sheriffs, the chief of police, and it's getting all these people from different perspectives into a room once a month for like a three or four hour conversation about how complicated this is, about the root causes, about mental health and gun access and radicalization and social media, with the goal of putting together a really comprehensive package of recommendations for the legislature,” Peterson said. Peterson is hopeful that the connections forged on the council will encourage change. How to honor and help Peterson, who has studied mass shootings for years, said what stands out to her about Annunciation is that people are not focusing on the shooter. Instead, they're focusing on finding solutions to help children.“I think to take a tragedy like this and spin it into something incredibly positive about protecting children and about, ‘How do we do a better job of this? How do we hold each other up? How do we take care of each other?' To me, that's a remarkable conversation to come out of something this horrific.” As we approach Aug. 27, 2026, Haeg and Neville said they are often asked what people can do to help. “Sometimes I say just spending time with your own children and being able to be present and a part of their life, so that you can be able to help them continue to grow,” Neville said. “And nurture their environment that they're in when they go to school and are good stewards of the community and really express and represent those values that then can be presented and lived. That I think is something that is really helpful. I also think there is the element of just being engaged within your community on a broader basis, finding opportunities to take action if it's something that you feel called to.” Haeg added, “Have these conversations in your communities before tragedy strikes. Have it before your Aug. 27.” Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

08/14/26: Tyler Axness, Host of Afternoons Live, is in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined in the studio by Andrew Rockhold. Andrew is the Republican candidate running for Minnesota House District 4A, which covers all of Moorhead south of 15th Avenue North. He will face DFL candidate Erika Yoney in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we are into Thursday - we check in with Blois Olson on some of the deeper digging he was able to do Wednesday amid the fallout of these races. Also, we discussed possibly transitioning into more of a face to face engagement with these candidates, doorknocking, etc and some discussion regarding GOP and DFL lines when it comes to some of the key points in these races!

We keep pushing through the recaps and also the path towards November elections - so much on the primaries, the next chapter of candidates and volunteers doorknocking their way to Election Day, the state of the DFL when it comes to moderates and how the DFL has and plans to handle some of the bigger issues such as the massive fraud in the state!

It has come down to Anders Lee and Cedrick Frazier in the Hennepin County Attorney - we discuss the race, the wave of progressives in the DFL party, what separates his leadership as potentially the next Hennepin County Attorney compared to Mary Moriarty and Cedrick Frazier!

Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth will compete to be Minnesota's next governor. Either would make history as the state's first woman leader. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. Flanagan defeated U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. The margin of victory was much wider than many expected in a race where Flanagan was vastly outspent.At her victory party at First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, Flanagan turned her gaze toward her November opponent, former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya, who won the Republican nomination. Minnesota hasn't elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate since 2002. But Tafoya says she's a new kind of candidate and says she will not be beholden to her party or President Donald Trump.A crew member assigned to work to contain the wildfires that are burning in northern Minnesota has died. The incident management team that is overseeing firefighting operations says in a statement that “a medical emergency occurred” at about 10:40 a.m. Tuesday “involving an individual assigned to the incident.”Klobuchar is DFL nominee for governor, Demuth wins GOP race over two rivalsFlanagan wins DFL duel in Senate race, Tafoya claims GOP nod for open seatCrew member battling to contain northern Minnesota wildfires dies

Jason talks with the newly minted DFL nominee for US Senate, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. Why does she think MN voters should choose her over GOP candidate Michele Tafoya?

MPR News political analysts Chas Anderson and Todd Rapp dive deeper into the primary results and what they mean for the November midterm. Anderson, a Republican, is the CEO and senior principal at Park Street Public. Rapp is a DFL political analyst with Rapp Strategies.

From fraud to other major issues in Minnesota - we discuss it all with Senator Amy Klobuchar who joined Vineeta in the aftermath of her primary victory on the DFL side of the gubernatorial bid and where is the Democratic side of Minnesota headed - is the DFL becoming more moderate? Progressive - a lot to get to with Senator Klobuchar!

It's finally here. Primary Day! What can we expect? Blois Olson joined Vineeta with a primer on the WCCO Morning News.

A red hot race in the DFL Senate Primary. And with all the negativity was done away with by Vineeta. Candidate Flanagan discussed her credentials that makes her the best choice for Minnesota in tomorrow's Primary.

A red hot race in the DFL Senate Primary. And with all the negativity was done away with by Vineeta. Candidate Craig discussed her credentials that makes her the best choice for Minnesota in tomorrow's Primary.

Two big political forums drew large crowds at Farm Fest,. Blois Olson was there for both and has this recap on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Minnesota is recognizing veterans of the Secret War for the first time. During the Vietnam War, the CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong soldiers to carry out covert operations in Laos in support of U.S. efforts. Many later resettled in Minnesota, but they were not eligible for state veterans benefits.A new state law that took effect Aug. 1 changes that, allowing eligible Secret War veterans living in Minnesota to apply for state veterans benefits. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is holding its first benefits clinic to help veterans navigate the application process.MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with State Sen. Susan Pha, the DFL lawmaker who authored the legislation, about what the change means for Minnesota's Hmong veterans.

A fast-paced Monday edition tracking major political shifts ahead of the Minnesota primary on August 11th. First, candidate for Minnesota Governor Kendall Qualls breaks down how conservatives can overperform in the metro, address the state's fraud scandals, and unseat the DFL. Center of the American Experiment's John Hinderaker dives into the "Follow the Fraud" tour and the primary dynamics between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig. Plus, RFK Jr. goes head-to-head with CNN, Fargo's new "The Shop" co-working space launch, local city governance debate previews, and live Q&A coverage straight from President Trump in the Oval Office. Standout Moments & Timestamps 00:00 — Show Opener & CNN Vaccine Showdown Opening thoughts on RFK Jr. confronting CNN's Dana Bash over vaccine messaging, Dr. Fauci's past immunity comments, and North Dakota's upcoming special legislative session. 01:30 — Kendall Qualls on the Race for Minnesota Governor GOP gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls shares updates from county fairs, addressing property tax concerns, Metro area turnout strategies, and unifying conservative voters ahead of the August 11th primary. 08:00 — John Hinderaker: The "Follow the Fraud" Tour & DFL Primaries American Experiment's John Hinderaker discusses public reaction to state government fraud, public sentiment polling, and the high-stakes Senate primary between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig. 14:00 — AI Data Centers & Energy Grid Debates Examining local and national pushback against AI data centers, power grid strain, and foreign influence in anti-tech campaigns. 17:00 — Callers Weight In: COVID Policies & Long-Term Immunity Listeners call in to share personal experiences regarding past immunization mandates, natural immunity, and historical context. 20:00 — Fargo Governance: Ward System vs. Commission Debate Carter Eisinger from the Cass County United Republican Committee previews an upcoming public debate on whether Fargo should transition from a commission to a ward-based system. 23:30 — Business Spotlight: "The Shop" Opens in Downtown Fargo Entrepreneur Dawson Schefter shares the transformation of the former Fargo Brewing Company building into a flexible co-working and light manufacturing hub. 26:00 — Oval Office Unfiltered: President Trump Takes Press Questions Live press coverage featuring President Trump addressing paused Iran strikes, energy production, Washington D.C. urban revitalization, and border security policy.

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about his trip to Mexico - specifically one tourist area known for haggling between customers and service providers. Turns out Instagram commenters thought that made him look like a cheap, ugly American. Do you agree? Then Jason's joined by Blois Olson from The Daily Agenda to talk about the DFL primary for US Senate and the angry tone it's taken - will that cost Democrats?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about his trip to Mexico - specifically one tourist area known for haggling between customers and service providers. Turns out Instagram commenters thought that made him look like a cheap, ugly American. Do you agree? Then Jason's joined by Blois Olson from The Daily Agenda to talk about the DFL primary for US Senate and the angry tone it's taken - will that cost Democrats? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about Edina saying no to a bike lane plan. Has the push for bikers over cars gone too far? Then Dan Cook shares a "Monday Message" on political endorsements and why it's important for the church to stay away. 5pm Hour: Jason's back from Mexico and sat in first class for the first time - was it all it's cracked up to be? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz who has his own first class story, plus they talk Twins, Vikings training camp and… Vixen?

There was another debate this morning between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig as they vie for the DFL spot on the ballot for US Senate. And the tone was as angry as it's been all campaign. Will the DFL risk losing that seat given the tone of the campaign? Jason talks with Blois Olson from the Daily Agenda.

Visibility is the topic of discussion as many in the GOP look to win this year's Senate race, specifically Michele Tafoya who despite not having the GOP nomination, could be the best suited candidate to go up against the DFL in this race. Also, Lindsey Graham's sister is taking the interim Senator seat in wake of her brother's passing - that and more with Blois Olson including an upcoming debate on WCCO Radio!

Rep. Ilhan Omar stops by for a conversation in the middle of Lyndale Avenue, as she campaigns for re-election ahead of the August 11th DFL primary. Then we talk to Eric Harris Bernstein of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate & Taxation. Episode recorded at Open Streets on June 7, 2026.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

A sentencing date is pending for Vance Boelter after he pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from last June's attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families. That includes the killings of former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well the attack on DFL state Senator John Hoffman, his wife, Yvette, and their daughter, Hope. Under terms of the plea deal, Boelter will spend the rest of his life in prison.More than a hundred men serving time at Rush City prison are boycotting the canteen to protest prison conditions. A federal judge has denied a request from independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort to release grand jury transcripts in their case. Target Field food and beverage workers announced they will strike on June 22 — during a game between the Twins and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mass shooting in west Texas; Operation Cluster; Elon Musk becomes a trillionaire; DFL chair Richard Carlbom talks about the memory and legacy of Speaker Melissa Hortman; aftermath of the guilty plea of the assassin; Williams Arena naming rights sold; drunk driver spared prison for killing pedestrian; Trump goes on another racist rant. The post The Matt McNeil Show – June 12, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Vance Boelter today admitted killing a top DFL lawmaker and her husband during an early morning shooting rampage last year. Boelter's plea means federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty. And the Minneapolis City Council voted today to waive a special tax assessment for property owners in George Floyd Square.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

As Minnesotans were waking up to the news of the attacks on state Rep. Melissa Hortman and state Sen. John Hoffman on June 14, 2025, some of the state's political leaders were also learning they might have been targeted. Authorities say they found writings by the gunman that included the names of dozens of politicians. They also say that between the attacks on the Hoffmans and Hortmans, he went to the homes of two other DFL lawmakers. One of them is Maple Grove and Osseo Rep. Kristin Bahner.A year later, like Sen. John Hoffman, she has decided to run for reelection, despite the terrifying events of last summer. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with Rep. Bahner about her decision to run again, in part, to carry on the legacy of her late colleague.

We're marking one year since the tragic killings of DFL state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. A look at their legacy and how DFL state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife — who were injured in the attack — are recovering. We'll also talk another lawmaker who was targeted that night, state Rep. Kristin Bahner, on how she's grappling with safety and running for office.Then, the man who allegedly carried out the attacks pleaded guilty Thursday morning. We'll have the latest on the case.And we'll talk to two experts studying an uptick in political violence.Plus, the Hortmans' children share one of their parents' favorite songs.And we'll meet some puppies who are training to be service dogs in the Hortmans' honor.

Sam solves an acronym from a talkback and Jon shares a story from Alpha News regarding DFL candidates. Jon address comments from members of the GOP who criticized his show. Cally Proctor joins to share her background as a social commentator and her connection to the Annunciation shooting.

Sam solves an acronym from a talkback and Jon shares a story from Alpha News regarding DFL candidates. Jon address comments from members of the GOP who criticized his show. Cally Proctor joins to share her background as a social commentator and her connection to the Annunciation shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon has strong opinions on DFL voting issues in California and looks at President Trump's interview with Meet the Press. Minneapolis socialists announced their new platform and Jon has questions...

Jon has strong opinions on DFL voting issues in California and looks at President Trump's interview with Meet the Press. Minneapolis socialists announced their new platform and Jon has questions...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 3pm Hour: both the DFL and GOP held endorsing conventions over the weekend and neither went smoothly. Are incidents like the "moment of silence" for Derek Chauvin evidence that they're no longer helpful? Jason talks with listeners. Then he's joined by the newly endorsed GOP candidate for US Senate for Adam Schwarze who makes it clear he wasn't in the room for the "moment of silence" and doesn't want to talk about it.

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm Hour: both the DFL and GOP held endorsing conventions over the weekend and neither went smoothly. Are incidents like the "moment of silence" for Derek Chauvin evidence that they're no longer helpful? Jason talks with listeners. Then he's joined by the newly endorsed GOP candidate for US Senate for Adam Schwarze who makes it clear he wasn't in the room for the "moment of silence" and doesn't want to talk about it. 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz talking stress at work. Is "back to the office" making things worse? And Happy National Game Show Day! Then he talks with listeners about whether Lisa Demuth should abide by the endorsement or keep running for Governor after "voting irregularities". Plus, why did producer Dan Cook go camping this weekend? 5pm Hour: Jason replays his interview with GOP-endorsed candidate for Senate Adam Schwarze - do listeners think Jason was being "intellectually bankrupt"? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz - the Vikings have a new GM, the Twins are the walking wounded, the Lynx keep winning and much more!

Republican and DFL party leaders have made endorsements in major statewide races. But internal divisions remain after this weekend's party conventions in Duluth and Rochester. Residents of the Twin Cities were recognized this weekend for their response during the surge of federal immigration agents. We heard from one community leader who accepted the award on behalf of his community.Teens looking for a job this summer may find a tougher job market than in the past. The teen unemployment rate has nearly doubled over the past year.Plus, a Minneapolis theater is bringing a classic American novel to the stage. And the Minnesota Now team visited a special central Minnesota gift shop just off Highway 10.The Minnesota Music Minute was “Balloon” by Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon. “Looking for Something” by Castlebeat was the Song of the Day.

Republicans gather in Duluth Friday to begin winnowing their field of U.S. Senate candidates. An endorsement contest could bring some to drop out of the race, but an August primary will determine the nominee for the general election.For Democrats, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan heads into this weekend's DFL state convention with a victory already in hand. Her opponent in the DFL Senate race, U.S. Rep Angie Craig, decided Wednesday to skip the convention, with the delegate math showing a strong advantage there for Flanagan. The two will instead battle it out in the August primary.Four Twin Cities leaders will accept the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Profile in Courage Award this Sunday on behalf of the people of the Twin Cities.

Angie Craig will ignore the endorsement process and try to win the primary. The DFL is certainly at odds. Author's Corner featured the book "Theo of Golden." New Minneapolis interim police chief has her own baggage. Big Foot fans will gather in Ocala FL, just the state for Big Foot fans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.