The Sunday Take

This weekend marks 250 years as a country. Blois shares his thoughts on the historic Independence Day marker, previewing the primaries and Farm Fest coming up and then he sits down for an extended conversation with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan discusses why she chose to run for U.S. Senate, her race against Angie Craig for the DFL seat, her reflection on how Operation Metro Surge was handled by Gov...

As we slowly approach primaries in just over a month, there is a lot to keep track of as we look ahead. From the Tim Walz factor in these elections and DFL support, also where does rural Minnesota and even surrounding states stand when it comes to the GOP? That, the Senate race and much more as Blois shares and breaks down the five key things to keep an eye on as we are five weeks out and of cours...

We begin today's show with Blois recapping the week that was as we had a lot of data flood in with fundraising numbers, also, Blois lays the ground for the conversation today on the 'party over principle' in today's politics and the state of being an independent candidate! We continue to highlight the third party candidacy with Chip Tangen, Libertarian candidate for Sec. of State as well as Jay Re...

It was one year ago today that many started their morning amid chaos when Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog Gilbert were gunned down in their home in the early Saturday morning hours in Brooklyn Park - along with Senator John Hoffman and wife Yvette being shot in their home as well and what could have been more political leaders. Blois reflects on the past year, what...

It has been an interesting week on both sides of the aisle, Klobuchar from the left and on the right we have seen some divisiveness and the non-endorsed candidates seem to have the backing financially - Blois begins by recapping that and much more from this week. Then we sit down with Congressional candidate Jake Johnson of the DFL CD1 and he shares his plans and thoughts when it comes to agricult...

We had an upset in the GOP endorsement in yesterday’s convention up in Duluth where Kendall Qualls came away with the Republican nomination for the upcoming gubernatorial race - we talked to Kendall about this win, we chat with Adam Schwarze who received the Senate nomination and got Mike Lindell’s thoughts on coming up short in the GOP and then Blois shares this week’s take!

WCCO Political Analyst looks at races, trends and the issues going into state conventions in another crucial midterm year.

It is going to be a long final stretch into Monday for the members of the legislative session at the State Capitol to finish out this session leading up to the midnight deadline and Blois shares what needs to be done, if and how can Minnesota leaders reach an agreement on gun legislation, who has been the stronger side throughout the session, the latest development with HCMC and Rahul Koranne, Pre...

We begin the show paying tribute to all of the moms out there, then we sit down with Michele Tafoya who is currently running for a Senate seat in Minnesota but also dive deeper into the War in Iran, caucuses, what Republicans need to do to turn the tide in Minnesota, and much more!

This Sunday Take we tried a different spin on the show - given the success of Minnesota sports on Thursday night where the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild both advanced to the next round with wins and while we are still riding the wave of winning - Blois chats with Dan Whenesota, Minnesota sports historian and Howard Sinker, sports editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune about the legacy o...

Right out of the gate Blois discusses a variety of topics from the week, including the incident last night in Washington D.C. with the Correspondents Dinner. Then we talked to Senator Ann Rest (DFL) about the current session and how effective a tax bill could be for Minnesota. Then we pivot to chat bonding bill and more with Representative Mary Franson (R), and finally Blois shares this week’s tak...

We are nearing the end of the line for the session for 2026, with that said - legislative leaders Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL) Sen. Mark Johnson (GOP), Rep. Jamie Long (DFL) and Rep. Harry Niska (GOP) discusses the biggest session topics with 4 weeks left including any regrets from the past 3 years at the TwinWest Legislative Breakfast. Then Blois shares this week’s take!

Legislators returned this week to resume the session after the Easter/Passover break and now we look ahead to what is next. From Lisa Demuth running for Governor to some of the key debates coming up - Blois breaks it all down and then we dive into a very key part of this session and that is the schools in Minnesota from education to school safety and even an upcoming statewide ballot amendment sla...

It is the Easter and Passover break for those in the Minnesota Legislature so we talked to both Republican Leader Harry Niska and then DFL Rep. Matt Norris on things they have heard while on break, doorknocking in their districts and through various conversations and what can be expected to get done this session! Then Blois shares this week’s take!

To begin today’s show - Blois reflects on the events of 2026 and even some of the key events of 2025 and we reflect on the ‘No Kings’ rallies in Minnesota this weekend. We open up the texts and calls to your concerns and current mood of Minnesota from taxes, agriculture, budget spending concerns, even nationally when it comes to the Trump Administration, and much more. Also what does the outlook o...

It was a busy Saturday in certain parts of Minnesota with two conventions being held - one went as planned, the other not so much - Blois reacts to the latest happenings with that, a panel he moderated this past week and the latest with the current session and that leads us to today’s topic - Transportation and Blois chats with Rep. Jon Koznick R-Lakeville and Sen. Scott Dibble DFL – Minneapolis a...

This week Blois provides a check in from the Capitol amid the few times he had the chance to sit in on the current session over in Saint Paul then Blois sits down with Senator Ron Latz to discuss gun legislation at the Capitol as well following hearings this past week being held on gun control! Then Blois shares this week's take!

This week Blois recaps the Minnesota Chamber Workforce Summit beginning with Sean O’Neil, Senior Director of Economic Development and Research – Minnesota Chamber. Then we hear from a panel of guests including Chancellor Scott Olson, Minnesota State, President Rob Vischer, University of St. Thomas, Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, President, University of Minnesota, Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota...

It was a tumultuous Saturday in the country and the world as the United States and Israel has officially taken military action against Iran and vice versa - Blois gets into a little of that. Also it is the first week of the State Tournament for Boy’s Hockey over at Grand Casino Arena and we wanted to dive into the topic of mining and the Iron Range of Minnesota with Rep. Spencer Igo, Sen. Grant Ha...

Well we got through the first week officially of the legislative session and as promised Blois dives into some of the key issues in Minnesota and with this session - this week it is housing! He sits down with both the CEO of First Housing James Vagle and Representative Esther Agbaje (D) to break down the needs of the housing situation in Minnesota, why so many times housing has never really reache...

It has been a year of news in just the first five weeks in Minnesota - so we try to pivot into focusing on the upcoming session! First, Blois sits down with Richard Syverson, a farmer in Western Minnesota and a member of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association - we discuss the use of E-15 in our fuels and its importance to Minnesota corn growers! Then Blois sits down with Rep Michelle Fischbach on...

We begin today’s show recapping the caucus week including a strong showing from Rep. Lisa Demuth in the Governor’s race and also begin to try to shift the focus on some of the pressing issues of the state and the upcoming session beginning with severe cuts from HCMC and the financial struggles Hennepin Healthcare (and other medical care facilities) are facing currently - Blois sits down with Henne...

It is finally February which means we made it through January - now Blois previews a busy first week as caucuses get underway this week and another month in politics begins! Then Blois sits down with Rep. Paul Torkelson on his service and why he’s retiring from the legislature, and what has changed after 9 terms and finally, Blois shares this week’s take!

We begin the show obviously on a somber note where Blois recaps another tragedy in Minneapolis on Saturday involving Operation Metro Surge where ICE shot and killed another U.S. citizen and what comes next for this state! Also, this week Blois sits down with Representative Dave Baker of Willmar on ICE activity in Greater MN! Then Blois shares this week’s take!

The presence of ICE in Minnesota has become one of the more dominant news stories in 2026 and Blois discusses how this could impact the 2026 election, then he sits down with Majority Whip of the House of Representatives Tom Emmer to talk more about this, ICE and current state of Congress as we head into a new legislative session and for this week’s take, Blois calls out to leadership in Minnesota...