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Steve Simon is the Minnesota Secretary of State and he's running for re-election. Jason first asks about the state flag and his opponent Tad Jude saying Secretary Steve was instrumental in selecting the new state flag. Secretary Simon pushes back on Tad Jude's messaging and campaign promises that may or may not be constitutional. Secretary Simon speak to the security of Minnesota's elections, the high level of voter turnout and being transparent with the interested public. They also chat about the federal government's pursuit of certain voter information.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Jason opens the second hour with a conversation with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. Jason then tries to solve the University of Minnesota's marketing problem. Luke Hellier (the Mayor of Lakeville) stops by to give Jason a snapshot of what's going and growing in his community.

Steve Simon is Minnesota's 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota's chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota.

A lot to get into with Secretary of State Steve Simon as we are in the middle of primaries and the upcoming November elections so we tackle some of our and even some of the listener questions regarding voting integrity, mail in ballots in the aftermath of the Federal ruling on blocks and much more with Steve Simon!

08/26/26: Steve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State, and was sworn into office in January 2015. Before being elected Minnesota’s Secretary of State, he served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for ten years representing the communities of St. Louis Park and Hopkins. (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.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins to speak as much as he can about the situation with Mike Lindell and litigation regarding a recount in the GOP primary race along with reaction to the Supreme Court decision on mail-in voting and how that will impact Minnesota voters for the November election.

Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Chad to talk about the Supreme Court decision impacting mail-in voting and litigation involving his office and Mike Lindell tied to the GOP primary results before getting back to the life and passing of Dolly Parton with Jamie Yuccas during her usual Tuesday visit.

For good reason, the news of Dolly Parton passing takes over multiple segments after it broke at the end of the first hour today. Along with Dolly talk, we have Ask Adam Anything, Patrick De Haan on gas and oil prices, Secretary of State Steve Simon, and extra Dolly coverage with during the normal Tuesday visit with Jamie Yuccas.

Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal election monitors did not interfere in Minnesota's primary election on Tuesday.One of the 15 Minnesota protesters the Department of Justice has charged with conspiracy says that federal law enforcement illegally spied on citizens this winter. The allegation comes in a court filing today from attorney Kevin Riach.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Secretary of State Steve Simon joined Vineeta with some news you need to know on this Primary election day!

Secretary of State Steve Simon joined Vineeta with some news you need to know on this Primary election day!

It dropped yesterday that in Michigan there will be DOJ deployed observers to take in the voting for their state primaries and we asked more on that from Secretary of State Steve Simon who dives into more details on this, the history of observers at polling sites and much more - also what is the latest when it comes to the Mike Lindell eligibility when it comes to the voting for his gubernatorial bid and ask about the mail in voting process!

Minnesota's primary elections are on Aug. 11. The winning candidates will compete in the November general election for various local positions as well as seats in the governor's office and Congress.MPR News host Kelly Gordon talked with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat, about how election officials are preparing for potential threats to election integrity and security.

With the primaries a week away, we'll talk to Secretary of State Steve Simon about how elections staff are preparing for possible threats and working to make sure this year's elections are fair and secure. Tens of thousands of Hmong and Lao soldiers fought alongside the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos. More than 50 years later, Secret War veterans in Minnesota are now eligible for benefits. Remember Rosie the Riveter? We'll talk about the life of a Minnesota woman who went to work during World War II. A new book named after Roseville's "Har Mar" strip mall tells the stories of women living in Turkey and Minnesota.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “You Got It All” by The Jets, and our Song of the Day was "Come to Me" by Lily and Madeline.

Early voting is underway in Minnesota. Sheletta sits down with Secretary of State Steve Simon to talk about what's on the ballot, the integrity of voting machines and how absentee ballots work on the latest episode of her podcast.

Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Jordana.

07/10/26: Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss a demand from President Trump regarding paper ballots, as well as the primary election in August. Steve has been serving as Minnesota Secretary of State since 2015 and partners with township, city, and county officials to organize elections on behalf of Minnesota’s nearly four million eligible voters, and to ensure that the election system is fair. (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.

Steve Simon is Minnesota's 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota's chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota.

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Steve Simon is Minnesota's 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota's chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota.

Voters can start casting their ballots Friday in the Minnesota primary election. Absentee voting starts 46 days before any election in Minnesota and you can cast an absentee ballot by mail or in person. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says voters don't need an excuse to vote absentee. The primary election is Aug. 11.A government transparency organization has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security to release records connected to Operation Metro Surge this winter. The Forum for Constitutional Rights and Government Accountability requested documents and records back in January and hopes to release the documents to the public so citizens can understand the actions of the federal government.Beginning next week, Minnesotans will see new pop ups on social media sites warning about potential harms. It's a change lawmakers made in 2025, citing concerns about ill effects for young people. The Special Olympics USA Games wrap up Friday in the Twin Cities. The closing ceremony will take place at Huntington Bank Stadium and is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and can be claimed online and on site. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve will be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday. Reeve is the ninth player or coach from the Lynx to be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.

The President signed an Executive Order on Tuesday, but that will be met with legal might says Minnesota's top election official. Secretary of State Steve Simon joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

The President signed an Executive Order on Tuesday, but that will be met with legal might says Minnesota's top election official. Secretary of State Steve Simon joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

There is some confusion over the SAVE Act making its way through congress and the impact it could have on voting across the country. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon clarifies what is in this bill and talks about other voting issues being seen in around the nation.

Gayle explores the lives of Minnesota residents who are afraid to leave their homes, speaking with a Latin American native who is reluctant to leave her Minnesota home (3:30). Jim talks to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about threats to a free and fair election in November (13:30). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week's GuestsMaria, immigrant in Minnesota Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State St. Thomas study on non-citizen votingEmail us:riverradio@marinecommunitylibrary.orgGovernment Links:City of Marine on St. CroixCity of ScandiaMay TownshipWashington CountyBusiness/Organization Links:Marine Community Library

Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis has ended — and both sides are claiming victory.Federal officials point to deportation targets removed and new cooperation from local authorities.Minnesota Democrats say public resistance forced ICE to retreat.So who's right?And more importantly: what lesson does this outcome teach activists, law enforcement, and elected officials across the country?In this analysis, Minnesota State Representative Walter Hudson examines what really happened during the ICE surge operation, the claims from Tom Homan and the Trump administration, and the response from Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Secretary of State Steve Simon.If coordinated obstruction of federal law enforcement leads to withdrawal without visible consequences, what precedent does that set?Because authority ultimately rests not in statements — but in consequences.And the end of Operation Metro Surge may carry implications far beyond Minnesota.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.

Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Adam and Jordana the morning after election day.

House Speaker Lisa Demuth is running for governor. In an interview with MPR News ahead of the announcement, the Cold Spring Republican described herself as being best positioned among a crowded Republican field to take on DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who is seeking a third term.Demuth climbed to the role of speaker earlier this year under a power-sharing deal in the tied House. Six other Republicans are in the governor's race so far. Demuth's entrance into the race is drawing sharp reaction in both political parties.Tuesday is Election Day, but voter turnout is expected to be low. For presidential elections, Minnesota typically ranks as No. 1 in voter turnout. But for local elections — even with this year's high-profile mayoral races in Minneapolis and St. Paul — fewer people will cast ballots. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says it's important to vote in local elections because they tend to have a more-direct impact on people's lives.As the federal shutdown continues to jeopardize food assistance programs, local nonprofits are stepping in to help low-income Minnesotans. The Greater Twin Cities United Way has launched an emergency food relief campaign. And it is asking Minnesotans to donate or volunteer.The number of grey wolves around Voyageurs National Park has dropped significantly over the past two years, according to a new report by researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project.

In a busy season of elections next year - it is always important to call into question the integrity of the voter registration system and there was a hearing in which voter fraud had been found and also Tim Walz “Drivers License for All” policy has created uncertainty in the past couple of years and confusion with who can walk in and vote whether they are a valid citizen - Steve clarifies that policy and what him and his team are doing to put out any and fall voter fraud fires now and in the future!

The conspiracy theories about everything are no more including those of us who had doubts about the election process.Just three weeks to Election Day, and voter fraud and efforts to stop it were a big topic of discussion at the State Capitol.The House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, asking some pointed questions about the criminal case involving Ronnie Williams and Lorraine Lee Combs.Federal prosecutors say during the 2021-22 election cycle, the Nevada couple filled out hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications in 13 Minnesota counties.“There doesn't seem to be a check when this group submitted the fraudulent applications,” noted Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove, the committee chair. “So, I don't know where that breakdown comes in.”Court documents filed in June say Williams and Combs filled out the forms with fake names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers, and that an unnamed foundation paid for them.Prosecutors say the foundation paid Williams for each completed application.State lawmakers passed a law in 2023 banning that kind of pay-for-play operation, where the couple was paid based on how many applications they finished. The motive, authorities say, was money. “This is not a case about fraudulent votes,” Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon told the panel. “This is also a case of the system working to detect those applications so they could be appropriately challenged and referred to law enforcement for prosecution and conviction.”He notes local elections officials noticed irregularities in the paperwork and notified authorities.Simon says his office, the elections personnel and the FBI tracked down the bad actors.We asked Robbins if the committee had found any new evidence of fraud at this point.“You know, we have not seen it,” she says. “But we are very concerned that the foundation in question gets their entire budget from federal and state grants. I want to talk to the health department and other departments that are their grantees.”Robbins says she'd like to see a process where the Secretary of State's Office would vet registration applications before they are sent out to county elections officials. But after the meeting, DFL members say they're not sure committee hearings are the best way to investigate these kinds of irregularities. “I mean, in this committee, we've had some people the press has identified. Nothing through this committee process at all,” says Rep. Dave Pinto, DFL-St. Paul. “Of course, we want to make sure our elections are secure as possible and there is access to the ballot as well. That's the belief that got discussed quite a bit.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conspiracy theories about everything are no more including those of us who had doubts about the election process.Just three weeks to Election Day, and voter fraud and efforts to stop it were a big topic of discussion at the State Capitol.The House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, asking some pointed questions about the criminal case involving Ronnie Williams and Lorraine Lee Combs.Federal prosecutors say during the 2021-22 election cycle, the Nevada couple filled out hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications in 13 Minnesota counties.“There doesn't seem to be a check when this group submitted the fraudulent applications,” noted Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove, the committee chair. “So, I don't know where that breakdown comes in.”Court documents filed in June say Williams and Combs filled out the forms with fake names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers, and that an unnamed foundation paid for them.Prosecutors say the foundation paid Williams for each completed application.State lawmakers passed a law in 2023 banning that kind of pay-for-play operation, where the couple was paid based on how many applications they finished. The motive, authorities say, was money. “This is not a case about fraudulent votes,” Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon told the panel. “This is also a case of the system working to detect those applications so they could be appropriately challenged and referred to law enforcement for prosecution and conviction.”He notes local elections officials noticed irregularities in the paperwork and notified authorities.Simon says his office, the elections personnel and the FBI tracked down the bad actors.We asked Robbins if the committee had found any new evidence of fraud at this point.“You know, we have not seen it,” she says. “But we are very concerned that the foundation in question gets their entire budget from federal and state grants. I want to talk to the health department and other departments that are their grantees.”Robbins says she'd like to see a process where the Secretary of State's Office would vet registration applications before they are sent out to county elections officials. But after the meeting, DFL members say they're not sure committee hearings are the best way to investigate these kinds of irregularities. “I mean, in this committee, we've had some people the press has identified. Nothing through this committee process at all,” says Rep. Dave Pinto, DFL-St. Paul. “Of course, we want to make sure our elections are secure as possible and there is access to the ballot as well. That's the belief that got discussed quite a bit.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State representative Walter Hudson joins Al Travis to discuss Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon's refusal to comply with a request from the DOJ to turn over voter rolls for inspection, along with the refusal of Minnesota to abide by Title IX despite assurances from the Trump administration that federal funds will be lost.Support the show

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is supporting a new bill before Congress to prohibit removal of people from state voter rolls without evidence of a change in status.And the Minneapolis City Council this morning passed an ordinance that aims to tighten accountability for negligent landlords.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister

It’s our weekly Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week we talk about Patrick’s column on fraud in Minnesota state government and the Reformer’s recent Q&A with Secretary of State Steve Simon about Trump’s DOJ lawsuit over access to Minnesota’s voter rolls. Find everything we talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/25/they-were-warned-how-state-government-kept-allowing-the-theft-of-the-peoples-money/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/a-q-a-with-secretary-of-state-steve-simon-who-the-trump-administration-is-suing-over-voter-rolls/

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Adam and Jordana.

5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" - Jason talks with MN Secretary of State Steve Simon about getting sued by the federal government for not turning over voter information. Then he's joined by Alec Lewis from "The Athletic" to talk about the Vikings trip across the pond!

On "The Lead" - Jason talks with MN Secretary of State Steve Simon who's being sued by the Federal government for refusing to turn over MN voter data. Then on "Page 2" - Jason's not the only ageist!

With Tuesday being the day of primaries in Minnesota - there are two seats needing to be filled in Minnesota - we talked to Secretary of State Steve Simon LIVE on the WCCO Radio stage about this, we also circle back on if he would run for governor, got his thoughts on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, how he remembers Melissa Hortman and much more!

A lot to get into with Secretary of State of Minnesota Steve Simon who joins Adam and Jordana to cover a variety of topics from voter security and integrity, census changes and counts in the United States, feeling secure at the Capitol and in politics and he shares how he found out about the tragic events of the early morning on June 14th!

State Representative Walter Hudson joins Al Travis to discuss the inexplicable lapses in capitol security in Minnesota, the massive fraud which continues to go unchecked, and the refusal of Secretary of State Steve Simon to prove his claims about Minnesota's amazing election system by cooperating with Trump's DOJ.Support the show

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Ali Velshi is joined by host of “The Thom Hartmann Program,” Thom Hartmann, NBC News Correspondent David Noriega, former Arizona Governor and former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, and author of Zeteo's “The Stakes” column John Harwood.

Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Adam and Jordana to react to Trumps plan to require citizenship to vote.

Scott Korzenowski is in for Jason. He talks to MN Secretary of State Steve Simon about the MN Appeals Court upholding a ruling requiring a signature on an absentee ballot, and why he thinks this is a good thing.

Hour 3: Scott Korzenowski is in for Jason. Why does he agree with RFK's plan to tackle processed food? And who's being warned about where NOT to travel? Then he talks with MN Secretary of State Steve Simon about a court ruling in favor of signatures on absentee ballots.

Send us a textI'm excited to welcome back my friend and political activist, Darcy McKenzie. Over the years, as our friendship has grown, we've witnessed and reflected on some major milestone moments in history. Darcy lives near the very street corner where George Floyd lost his life, and her advocacy began on local school boards before expanding into key roles supporting both local and national Democratic candidates. She's a key player in the DFL (Democratic Farmer-Labor) Party, working to advance affirmative action, outreach, and inclusion at every level of government.In this episode, we dive into the political landscape, discussing Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz and the Kamala Harris campaign. Darcy has campaigned for an impressive range of candidates, including Muslim Attorney General Keith Ellison, Representative Ilhan Omar, Jewish Secretary of State Steve Simon, and LGBTQ Representative Angie Craig. She's also been a strong advocate for women leaders, supporting Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, as well as Representatives Betty McCollum and Kelly Morrison. And while she champions diversity, she's also backed candidates like Governor Tim Walz, a "straight white guy," and now she's fully supporting Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, a Native American leader, in her run for the U.S. Senate.Together, Darcy and I unpack the weaponization of DEI and CRT, and we share where we find hope and encouragement even in today's political climate. Let's get into it.SHOW NOTESSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday over a power struggle in the state House of Representatives. Democratic lawmakers are boycotting the chamber to keep attendance below 68 members, which is the amount of members that has historically been needed for the chamber to start its official work. DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon has said this year is no different. House Republicans disagree and have gone ahead with business like electing a speaker. So, Simon and DFL lawmakers asked the court to step in with two different cases that could decide who has power in the house. MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now with an update on the latest.

Democrats in the Minnesota House made good on a threat to boycott the first day of the state legislative session on Tuesday. The lack of members prompted Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat, to declare an absence of quorum to do business. Republicans maintain they have authority to run the chamber and chose GOP Rep. Lisa Demuth as House Speaker.Becker County Judge Michael Fritz says he will rule "sooner rather than later" on a motion to delay the criminal trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell until after the current legislative session.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Capitol standoff spills into court as Minnesota Legislature gets off to rocky startMinnesota prosecutor wants to keep word ‘senator' out of Nicole Mitchell trialRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

The Minnesota Legislature begins its 2025 session in St. Paul. Lawmakers will need to set a budget between now and May. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is pledging to adjourn the House if his fellow DFLers don't show up for the opening day.And the Vikings' season is over. They lost to the Los Angeles Rams 27-9 Monday night in an NFC wild-card game. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was pressured from the start and was sacked a NFL playoff record-tying nine times.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Five key questions as the Minnesota Legislature starts its sessionRams overwhelm Vikings 27-9 in wild-card playoff game moved because of LA wildfiresRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Tonight on The Last Word: Gov. Tim Walz rallies union workers in his first solo campaign event. Also, eight states have abortion rights on the ballot in November. Plus, NBC News projects Trump-endorsed Eric Hovde wins the Wisconsin GOP primary and will face Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin. And secretaries of state call on Elon Musk to adopt an election information policy for X users. Rep. Mark Pocan, Dr. Kelly Morrison, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon join Ali Velshi.