The Sunday Take

As we open the month of May, Blois takes the show on the road.  He's in Grands Rapids for this weekend's Leadership Minnesota event from the MN Chamber of Commerce.  He sits down with the following guests to discuss how different areas of industry were effected during the COVID-19 pandemic: Sugar Lake Lodge owner/president Fred Bobich looks at the effect on the hospitality industry. Clow...

Blois has some things to say, and he also leaves time to catch up with the following guests: The Redemption Project co-founders Tim Owens & Dwight Tostenson explain their organization, which is designed to help incarcerated people re-integrate into society after serving their sentences. Andy Luger, who is now returning to the role of U.S. Attorney for Minnesota.  It has been five years si...

On this Easter Sunday, Blois welcomes the following guests on for discussions on several topics: Minnesota Corn Growers Association director Brian Thalmann explains the impact that the recent announcement regarding Ethanol fuel will have on members of the organization. Minneapolis attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino looks into some of the recent decisions being made in area court cases. Twin...

This week, Blois takes the time to sit down with the following guests: Jeff Ettinger, the former CEO of Hormel Foods, talks about his decision to run (as a Democrat) for the open 1st Congressional District seat. Scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Hugh McTavish has put his name in the Governor's race.  The Independent candidate tells us what inspired him to run.  And what out-of-the-box idea...

As we (hopefully) head towards Spring, Blois has his eye on the future.  This week, he sits down with the following guests: Litigator Ryan Wilson tells us why he's deciding to run for State Auditor.  What does he believe he can bring to the position? Well, if we're getting out of Winter, we know the other state season is about to get going...road construction season.  Jake Loesch, M...

As we close out the month of March, Blois turns the conversation off of the more "in your face" issues and focuses on items that could be more impactful on a family level.  This week, he sits down with the following guests: MN Rep. Kristin Robbins has introduced a bill that hopes to ban the practice of social media companies targeting their algorithms toward minors.  She joins the progra...

This week, the political plate is full of news.  Blois sits down to chat with the following guests: Agricultural law attorney Matt Benda has entered the race for the 1st Congressional seat.  The former Chair of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce lets us know why he decided now was the time to put his name in the ring. How that Sunday liquor sales has passed, what other st...

On this mid-March Sunday, Blois sits down with the following guests: Former CEO of the Center for Rural Policy Brad Finstad explains why he's jumping into the special election for the vacated 1st District Congressional seat. Former Minneapolis city councilman and long-time community activist Don Samuels discusses his reasons for challenging Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for her 5th District seat. MN Se...

During this edition of the program, Blois chats with the following state decision makers: State Rep. Jeremy Munson explains why he is running for the late Jim Hagedorn's seat in Congress, including a layout of the issues his campaign hopes to have an impact on. MN Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington discusses how his department is trying to tackle the biggest safety and crime problems acros...

It's a bit of a "taxing" theme this week, as Blois chats with the following guests: MN Chamber of Commerce president Doug Loon looks into discussion at the State Capitol to repay the unemployment insurance trust fund and potentially institute a new tax on businesses. State Rep. Dan Wolgamott tells us about the possibility of creating a statewide gas tax holiday between Memorial Day and Labor Day o...

On this week's edition of the show, Blois sits down with the following political luminaries: Hennepin Sheriff's Office Major Dawanna Witt tells us why she is putting her name into the Sheriff race. Former Ramsey County elections director Joe Mansky discusses the impact of the latest redistricting map on the 2022 Midterms. Congressman Tom Emmer remembers the life and career of the late 1st District...

Blois is back at it, opening up conversations with the following guests: MN Forward Party leader John Denney will discuss this new political group's decision to plant its first affiliate flag in the Land of 10.000 Lakes. Judge Tad Jude of Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District explains why he is jumping into the race for MN Attorney General. New Minneapolis Council member LaTrisha Vetaw discusses the...

As we dive into February, Blois wakes us up with interviews from the following: State Rep. Cedric Frazier describes the latest attempt at passing a Public Safety initiative over at the Capitol. Former State senator Dr. Scott Jensen tells us about his Gubernatorial campaign and what he hopes to bring to the top office in the state. Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek explains why he put his...

This week legislative leadership looks ahead at the budget surplus from the Fluence Forum, Met Council Chair Charlie Zelle talks about the Southwest Light Rail cost overruns and delays, and Republican Candidate for Governor Sen. Michelle Benson. 

This week Blois welcomes Brian McClung, Sen. Paul Gazelka, and Rep. Fue Lee to Sunday Take.

Blois talks to Mary Moriarty, candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, Maple Grove Police Chief Eric Werner who just met with Governor Tim Walz, and newly announced Republican candiate forr Governor, Kendall Qualls.

During this week's edition of the show, Blois talks to: MN DFL chair Ken Martin about where the party sits going into this latest election cycle. Twin Cities Public Television reporter Mary Lahammer to discuss the biggest issues that will guide the 2022 Midterm elections. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach for a recap of a busy and turbulent first year in Washington, D.C.

Blois Olson is ready to take 2022 on.  During this first edition of the New Year, he chats with the following guests: Bloomington police officer Jai Hanson discusses the impetus behind his campaign for Hennepin County Sheriff. Kris Ehresmann, Director of the MN Dept. of Health Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division, updates the fight against COVID-19 as the new year...

On this day after Christmas, Blois Olsen is back to work.  On this week's episode: State Sen. Julie Rosen talks about her role as a co-chair on the Governor's new Justice Reinvestment Council and the focus of this group. Vineeta Sawkar is welcomed in as the new host of WCCO-AM's Morning News.  She tells us about what she hopes to bring to the mic. Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson...

Ahead of the Christmas holiday, Blois sits down with a couple guests. Dr. Neil Shah gives us a more detailed introduction to his Gubernatorial campaign for next year's state race. Rep. Dean Phillips explains why he authored a letter to legislative leaders asking to provide tax relief for small businesses.

This week, Blois Olson sits down for a cup of coffee with: Public Record Media executive director Matt Ehling to chat on Government transparency and the effort to receive information on Gov. Walz's decision making over the past couple of years (including those on COVID-19). MMB (MN Dept. of Management & Budget) Commissioner Jim Schowalter to explain how the state might tackle the recently-anno...

This week, host Blois Olson welcomes on the show: Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott to discuss his efforts to alter policing culture and habits in the city (on the eve of the Kim Potter trial commencing). Former Vikings offensive lineman Matt Birk about how his life philosophies have been tied to the world of politics and his support for Gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen.

MN State Auditor Julie Blaha joins Blois Olson to discuss her main duties in that role, as well as her bid for re-election.

On this week's edition of the program, Blois Olson sits down with: MN State Auditor Julie Blaha to discuss her main duties in that role, as well as her bid for re-election. Doug Loon, President/CEO of the MN Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the organization's annual Business Benchmark Report. Congressman Pete Stauber to review his latest Town Hall on the current problems in the country's supply cha...

During this week's edition of the program, Blois Olson sits down with: Progressive Policy Institute V.P./Chief Economist Michael Mandel to discuss the tech industry's role in today's job market. Governor Tim Walz to explain his plan to power the state out of the COVID pandemic, along with why he hopes to win re-election.