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A debate featuring four candidates for Minnesota governor showcased differences in style and substance today. The Farmfest stage was filled by likely Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar and three Republicans vying for that nod: Lisa Demuth, Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls.Governor Tim Walz says there is no need to extend a peacetime emergency declaration for the wildfires that have burned through parts of the Boundary Waters.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

His candidacy is gaining traction according to some onlookers. Could Lisa DeMuth and Kendall Qualls actually fall to the Trump ally? Some thoughts from Blois Olson on the WCCO Morning News.

His candidacy is gaining traction according to some onlookers. Could Lisa DeMuth and Kendall Qualls actually fall to the Trump ally? Some thoughts from Blois Olson on the WCCO Morning News.

Former State Senators Jeff Hayden and Amy Frederiksen joined Vineeta for a special edition of The "Capitol Clash" to look at the dominos that could fall in the Mayor Her bombshell, plus, what is happening on the U.S. Senate Race front?

Former State Senators Jeff Hayden and Amy Frederiksen joined Vineeta for a special edition of The "Capitol Clash" to look at the dominos that could fall in the Mayor Her bombshell, plus, what is happening on the U.S. Senate Race front?

Brett is back with our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. With primary day approaching, they cover the Craig vs. Flanagan race, more mishaps from the Kendall Qualls campaign and the best of Mike Lindell in the Reformer over the years. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/takeaways-from-the-latest-debate-between-democratic-senate-hopefuls-angie-craig-peggy-flanagan https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/28/in-tight-senate-race-peggy-flanagan-cant-escape-the-f-word/…

Brett is back with our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. With primary day approaching, they cover the Craig vs. Flanagan race, more mishaps from the Kendall Qualls campaign and the best of Mike Lindell in the Reformer over the years. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/takeaways-from-the-latest-debate-between-democratic-senate-hopefuls-angie-craig-peggy-flanagan https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/28/in-tight-senate-race-peggy-flanagan-cant-escape-the-f-word/…

A federal judge sentenced Vance Boelter Thursday to two life sentences plus 40 years for the killings of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the attacks on state Sen. John Hoffman, his wife, Yvette, and their daughter, Hope. Boelter pleaded guilty in June to the attacks a year earlier. John and Yvette Hoffman and the Hortmans' two children were among those who spoke before the sentence was handed down. Following the sentencing, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said it will proceed with its prosecution of Boelter on state charges.The U.S. Forest Service says it will allow day-use permits to enter the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness at some entry points starting Monday. Superior National Forest officials say a larger portion of the Boundary Waters in Lake and Cook counties could reopen for overnight use July 30, barring any additional fire activity.Republican Mike Lindell says President Donald Trump's endorsement has boosted his campaign for governor. Lindell says the endorsement led to a surge in fundraising and polling support. He is running against endorsed Republican candidate Kendall Qualls and House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the Aug. 11 primary. Early voting is underway.Minneapolis police are explaining why the department partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during the ICE surge this winter. MPR News first reported the agreement in April. Minneapolis police say 63 officers earned overtime while working with a federal task force focused on drugs and violence, not immigration enforcement. The collaboration has resulted in charges against 25 people.

07/17/26: MN Republican endorsed candidate for Governor Kendall Qualls joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss the primary election, President Trump's endorsement of Mike Lindell, facing Senator Amy Klobuchar, and more. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interesting picture featured in Minnesota Reformer featuring a “headless” Kendall Qualls - we got Blois's thoughts on this, voter turnout and fundraising numbers. House passing a Daylight Savings bill and also there is the push for AM radio in D.C.

An interesting picture featured in Minnesota Reformer featuring a “headless” Kendall Qualls - we got Blois's thoughts on this, voter turnout and fundraising numbers. House passing a Daylight Savings bill and also there is the push for AM radio in D.C.

Brett has our weekly interview with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about Patrick’s column on Judge Patrick Schiltz not bending the knee to the Trump administration, the feds turning over evidence in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and Kendall Qualls’s campaign having a photoshop issues. Read more…

Brett has our weekly interview with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about Patrick’s column on Judge Patrick Schiltz not bending the knee to the Trump administration, the feds turning over evidence in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and Kendall Qualls’s campaign having a photoshop issues. Read more…

The word should come in the next few weeks, and the President sees about 90% of the candidates he endorses, win, so this is huge. Analysis from Adam Carter and Esme Murphy from WCCO TV on the WCCO Morning News.

The word should come in the next few weeks, and the President sees about 90% of the candidates he endorses, win, so this is huge. Analysis from Adam Carter and Esme Murphy from WCCO TV on the WCCO Morning News.

Some of Minnesota's biggest names are on the sidelines when it comes to endorsing candidates. Some insight from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

Some of Minnesota's biggest names are on the sidelines when it comes to endorsing candidates. Some insight from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

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More polls to dissect in some big races across Minnesota, this time courtesy of KSTP and our friend Tom Hauser. Adam Carter sat in for Vineeta today and discussed some of the findings with Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News

According to an updated Star Tribune poll for the GOP race for Minnesota governor - Amy Klobuchar has a distant 8 point lead over Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls and at this rate the gap is huge even four and a half months out from Election Day!

GOP endorsed Gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins to discuss his thoughts on the endorsement process, fraud in MN, and his plan to hold individuals accountable. Jon turns his attention to Medicaid fraud and the real-world impacts in Minnesota. Jon looks at the latest UFO file release.

GOP endorsed Gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins to discuss his thoughts on the endorsement process, fraud in MN, and his plan to hold individuals accountable. Jon turns his attention to Medicaid fraud and the real-world impacts in Minnesota. Jon looks at the latest UFO file release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New polling on possible matchups in the November race for Governor. Analysis from Blois Olson and Vineeta Sawkar on the WCCO Morning News.

Episode 4143 │ June 11, 2026 Mike Lindell: "God just shattered the Minnesota GOP's 30-year candidate machine." Now he's polling number one and the primary is wide open. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson sits down with Mike Lindell for a full update on the Minnesota governor's race — and what just happened at the Duluth state convention is unlike anything the state Republican Party has seen since 1994. Lindell opens by crediting God's timing and his own prayer discipline as the operating foundation beneath every strategic decision in the campaign, describing a deliberate choice to release the need for Trump's endorsement before the convention and trust the outcome to providence — a posture he says produced results no political consultant could have engineered. He then walks through the entire sequence: how the Minnesota GOP endorsement system has functioned as an establishment candidate selection machine for three decades, consistently producing nominees who then lose to Democrats; how he was barred from debates, denied the delegate list, and publicly flagged as a "qualified with reservations" candidate to taint his standing before the convention floor vote; how the voting machines used by delegates broke down for three hours at the critical moment — validating Lindell's core election integrity argument in real time and turning the arena floor into a visible demonstration of exactly what he has been warning about for years; how he redirected his delegates to Kendall Qualls to break Lisa Damuth's path to the endorsement; and how the party then allowed Damuth to ignore the endorsement outcome she had pledged to honor — inadvertently producing the most open Republican primary Minnesota has seen in a generation. With Damuth, Qualls, and Lindell all now on the primary ballot, Lindell argues the establishment vote splits and his base — spanning inner city Minneapolis to rural farmers to teachers — carries him through. He announces Phil Parrish as his lieutenant governor pick, describing the partnership as a direct answer to prayer, and outlines his first-day budget priorities including eliminating 400 NGOs, cutting Minnesota's highest-in-the-nation corporate tax rate, and ending welfare fraud running into the billions. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED How did Lindell's faith posture — specifically releasing the need for Trump's pre-convention endorsement — shape the outcome at Duluth in ways no political strategy could have produced? How has the Minnesota GOP endorsement system functioned as an establishment candidate pipeline since 1994 — and how did the Duluth convention break it? What happened when the delegate voting machines failed for three hours at the exact moment Lindell was poised to deny Damuth the endorsement? Why does Lindell believe a three-way primary split between Damuth, Qualls, and himself is the best possible outcome for his campaign? What are Lindell's day-one budget priorities as governor — and how does he plan to turn inner-city Minneapolis Democrats into Republican voters? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479  

Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness is joined by Kendall Qualls, MNGOP endorsed candidate for Governor, to tell you how he got into politics, why he decided to seek the endorsement to run for Governor, and what he will do with the job if elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota lawmakers failed to add protections to an obscure discount drug program this year, amid complaints from the pharmaceutical industry that some large hospitals abuse the so called 340B program.Republican-endorsed governor candidate Kendall Qualls says the campaign focus this year shouldn't be on President Donald Trump. Qualls is one of several candidates in a GOP primary race to determine the party nominee.An ICE detainee from Burnsville with serious health problems was released Wednesday. Andrea Pedro-Francisco is a twenty three year old asylum seeker who has lived in Burnsville with her family since 2019. She was detained by ICE in February and sent to Texas just before a planned surgery to remove an ovarian cyst.

For Hour 1 of the show Jon begins by talking about the elections in California. Then the conversation continues as Jon talks about Kendall Qualls calling out Lisa Demuth.

For Hour 1 of the show Jon begins by talking about the elections in California. Then the conversation continues as Jon talks about Kendall Qualls calling out Lisa Demuth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halfway through the week we get a few hours on the Lake Show to catch up on some things beginning with some comments both Kendall Qualls and Adam Schwarze made on these very airwaves this week and Henry shares his thoughts. Then we switch over to pay tribute to Larry Fitzgerald Sr who sadly left us this week!

Finally after a few days of Twins baseball - we have a full show tonight beginning with Henry recapping the interviews conducted with Kendall Qualls and Adam Schwarze - we also replay a caller who seemingly was representative of the response from Monday's interview and how it is a perfect example of needing to admit when we are wrong and letting people know you can be better!

Did she go back on her word over the weekend? What makes her feel she can advance to November and topple the very popular Amy Klobuchar on the Democratic side? The Speaker of The House joined Vineeta.

An 11 am news conference is planned today at the State Capitol. An update of what lies ahead for Lisa DeMuth and others from Blois Olson on the WCCO Morning News.

Re: Iran - Trump not happy with Netanyahu, Candi from Dead On Arms, Kendall Qualls & the GOP, a state delegate created a big stir in Duluth during the GOP convention, Dan from Wrenshall, Jerry from Duluth with the facts, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Near the end of our interview with GOP endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls, Chad asked Qualls his opinion on the party convention recognizing a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin. Qualls struggled to give a straight answer.

What does Kendall Qualls think of Republicans citing voting problems when discussing him winning the party's endorsement for Governor and how did he feel about the MN GOP convention holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin? Qualls joins to open the show before plenty of reaction to the interview, Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated with Susie Jones, sports with Chip Scoggins, Annette Meeks calling both party conventions a 'dumpster fire' and much more!

GOP endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins Chad at the start of the hour for an extended interview, followed by plenty of reaction to what Qualls said and did not say.

Chad reacts to GOP endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls struggling to provide a straight answer to a question about the party holding a moment of silence at their convention for Derek Chauvin.

Republican endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins Chad to discuss earning the party endorsement over the weekend. Near the end of the interview Chad asks his opinion on a moment of silence at the convention for Derek Chauvin and Qualls struggles to give a straight response.

An upset in the Governor's race and a highly controversial moment of silence for convicted killer Derek Chauvin. Hear what State Chair Alex Plechash had to say about the weekend proceedings in Duluth on The WCCO Morning News.

The Morning Take: Never a normal day at a Minnesota political convention full 487 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:37:03 +0000 ezEsTUneJAvqAjhYntF2ibeuwMEZSMAA rochester,politics,gop,dfl,mike lindell,amy klobuchar,derek chauvin,lisa demuth,kendall qualls,peggy flanagan,duluth,adam schwarze,alex plechash,mngop,michele tayfoya,electronic balloting,news The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar rochester,politics,gop,dfl,mike lindell,amy klobuchar,derek chauvin,lisa demuth,kendall qualls,peggy flanagan,duluth,adam schwarze,alex plechash,mngop,michele tayfoya,electronic balloting,news The Morning Take: Never a normal day at a Minnesota political convention Vineeta Sawkar brings you the day's most important and impactful news stories, talks with the news-makers and influencers we need to hear from, and brightens your day with fun anecdotes and stories along the way. Add in the latest weather, traffic, and sports…it's the best way to start the day! © 2026 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amper

It took a while but after 10 rounds, Kendall Qualls became the GOP Nominee over the weekend. He looked ahead to his run for the top office in the state and why he thinks he can upset Amy Klobuchar in November.

Broadcasting live from hole 15 at the Maple River Golf Course in Mapleton, North Dakota, host Scott dials in a unique, mobile "broadcast-beer cart" experience for the Red River Valley Fair Foundation's sold-out annual tournament. In a jam-packed episode that seamlessly shifts from local philanthropy to international dynamics, Scott sits down with two major candidates fighting for the future of Minnesota ahead of this weekend's critical Republican endorsing convention in Duluth: House Speaker Lisa Demuth and candidate Kendall Qualls. Both pull back the curtain on their blueprints to dismantle "Minneapolis-itis," establish law and order, and rescue the state's plummeting school systems. The episode takes an elite detour into global economics, featuring custom clips from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's White House cabinet address, highlighting record-breaking tax season statistics, Main Street wage gains, and the launch of the highly anticipated "Trump Accounts." Plus, financial guru David Fisher from Landmark Gold sounds a historical alarm on global stagflation, China's push to lower the US dollar, and President Trump's looming mandate to execute the first audit of the physical gold holdings at Fort Knox since 1953. Finally, Red River Valley Fair CEO Cody Cashman and event director Aaron Fos check in to detail the inspiring Livestock Enrichment Program—which allows local city kids to house, raise, and sell animals at the fair for college savings—while previewing a massive 75-foot grandstand stage and a nightly patriotic drone show imported directly from Sydney, Australia. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:25] The Mobile Beer Cart Broadcast: Scott logs a historic first for the show, driving around a green mobile broadcast unit to interview players live on the fairway. [00:03:55] Charles Barkley's Center-Forehead Strike: Scott and Kevin share a hilarious flashback involving a packed Make-A-Wish gallery where Charles Barkley completely took a spectator off his feet with an accidental left hook off the tee box. [00:05:35] The Minnesota Comeback Firewall: House Speaker Lisa Demuth joins the program to detail how an evenly split House successfully froze progressive wealth taxes and green-screen "operatives" while delivering critical 2027 car tab fee reductions. [00:07:45] Evading the Duluth Mulligans: Speaker Demuth lists her unblemished legislative record, detailing how her strategy flipped an Iron Range seat held by Democrats for 96 straight years. [00:10:45] Dancing in Public Over Gold Star Families: Gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls launches a fiery critique of progressive priorities, blasting state leaders for skipping Memorial Day wreaths to host a media dance…

Following the AI convo in the first hour, Jon looks at pushback against data centers. Andrew Langer joins to offer his thoughts on AI and the latest developments in Washington and Iran. MN Gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins to discuss the state of the Minnesota and how he plans to change things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the AI convo in the first hour, Jon looks at pushback against data centers. Andrew Langer joins to offer his thoughts on AI and the latest developments in Washington and Iran. MN Gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins to discuss the state of the Minnesota and how he plans to change things.

Another day of emotional testimony on Tuesday in St. Paul. In the final week of the session will there be any movement on gun legislation? Analysis from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News

Monique and Kevin sit down with Kendall Qualls, founder of Take Charge, homeschool dad, and Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota. Kendall shares his remarkable journey from Harlem housing projects and fighting in the streets to corporate success, a 40-year marriage, and raising five children. He delivers a bold, unfiltered diagnosis of the real crisis facing the Black community. Kendall also exposes how many Black pastors, the NAACP, and political leaders prioritize power and votes over families, while pushing Marxist ideologies that keep communities dependent and divided. This conversation challenges the status quo of the narrative in the black community. Take Charge https://www.takechargeus.com Episode 76, S5E6

Sunday, the Senator laid out her priorities for a possible administration in Minnesota. How can she reach out to not only to all parts of her party, but across the aisle to Republicans? Listen to her interview with Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News.

Host Scott Hennen kicks off a high-stakes Friday edition of What's On Your Mind with a deep dive into international intrigue, tech giants, and local politics. We begin with a harrowing perspective from Kawar Faroq, a leader in the local Kurdish community, who pulls back the curtain on the brutal reality of life in Iran and why 18 million Kurds are the primary targets of the regime's incarceration and violence. The conversation then takes a sharp turn into "The Great Digital De-platforming" as Mike Lindell joins the show with a breaking update: Apple has reportedly locked him out of his iCloud, potentially erasing 13 years of business and personal data. We also talk with Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls about his "Contract with Minnesota" and why he believes a political outsider is the only way to save the state from "the wilderness." Finally, the show wraps with breaking news regarding a large police presence and lockdowns at Fargo North High School and Washington Elementary. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:03] – The Kurdish Prison Stat Kawar Faroq reveals the shocking statistic that while Kurds are a minority in Iran, they make up nearly 50% of the prison population. He details the horrific treatment of women and the regime's "enemy of God" criminal charges. [00:08:41] – Lindell's iCloud Lockout In a heated segment, Mike Lindell describes being locked out of his Apple account just as he began sending out campaign materials. He warns listeners about the "power of the giants" to dismantle a person's life and business history in an instant. [00:13:51] – securing the Vote Mike Lindell answers the "one thing" question: if elected governor, his first and most vital job is to make Minnesota's elections the most secure in the nation. [00:19:15] – Trump vs. The Vatican Scott discusses President Trump's recent comments on the Pope regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities, emphasizing the difference between a faith leader and a world leader forced to "force the peace." [00:22:15] – The 20-Year Wilderness Kendall Qualls breaks down the Minnesota GOP's "zero for 20" streak in statewide offices and explains why the party needs a "new quarterback" from the private sector to attract metro swing voters. [00:33:55] – The Lost Children of the Border A look at a staggering report alleging that 425,000 unaccompanied minors were "lost" during the previous administration's border crisis, with efforts now underway to recover them. [00:36:52] – The…

Local party conventions around Minnesota are shaping top political races. Delegates are being selected for the state endorsing conventions at the end of May. So candidates are making the rounds — especially for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat and an open governor's race. Democrats will be trying to hang onto the seats, while Republicans will be trying to break a statewide election dry spell. The GOP has a very competitive race for the governor spot on the ballot. House Speaker Lisa Demuth and businessman Kendall Qualls are part of a top tier of hopefuls. But MyPillow founder Mike Lindell contends he is too. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Lindell about his governor campaign. Also, the Senate made a significant rule change this week that could make public service more attractive to candidates with young families. We'll hear from the lawmakers who pushed for change in the Senate. Plus, a recap from this week at the Capitol as the Legislature adjourns for a week-long recess. Guests: Mike Lindell is the founder of MyPillow and a Republican candidate running for Minnesota governor. Clay Masters is the host All Things Considered for MPR News.Dana Ferguson is a political correspondent for MPR News.Peter Cox is a correspondent for MPR News.