Episodes

  • GOP Leader Harry Niska and DFL Rep. Matt Norris on Easter Break and Rest of Session!

    GOP Leader Harry Niska and DFL Rep. Matt Norris on Easter Break and Rest of Session!
    Apr 5 2026
    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!
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    35 mins
  • Checking in on The Mood of Minnesota!

    Checking in on The Mood of Minnesota!
    Mar 29 2026
    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 of the Election year look like for mid terms as right now it seems as if a “blue wave” is coming, Klobuchar’s role in Minnesota and much more - we leave it open to you for where we are in Minnesota currently! Finally, Blois shares this week’s take and it pertains to communication with legislators outside of the office and breaking the bubble of differences we all face!
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    37 mins
  • Representative Jon Koznick and Senator Scott Dibble on Transportation!

    Representative Jon Koznick and Senator Scott Dibble on Transportation!
    Mar 22 2026
    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 about transportation in Minnesota whether it is transit, Waymo and much more! Finally, Blois shares this week’s take!
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    34 mins
  • Capitol Check In and Senator Ron Latz!

    Capitol Check In and Senator Ron Latz!
    Mar 15 2026
    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!
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    38 mins
  • The current state of the Minnesota workforce!

    The current state of the Minnesota workforce!
    Mar 8 2026
    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 Chamber of Commerce, then finally we get this week’s take from Blois on the workforce!
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    42 mins
  • Mining and the Iron Range in Minnesota in 2026!

    Mining and the Iron Range in Minnesota in 2026!
    Mar 1 2026
    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 Hauschild and Mining Minnesota CEO Julie Lucas as it is a key topic of discussion in this new legislative session!
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    37 mins
  • Housing with Rep. Agbaje and CEO First Housing James Vagle!

    Housing with Rep. Agbaje and CEO First Housing James Vagle!
    Feb 22 2026
    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 reached a solution on the floor and what to expect this session when it comes to the housing market in Minnesota! Finally, Blois shares a story related to housing and ties in the challenges and economic policy involved with housing!
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    38 mins
  • Rep Michelle Fischbach and Richard Syverson, MN Corn Growers!

    Rep Michelle Fischbach and Richard Syverson, MN Corn Growers!
    Feb 15 2026
    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 ICE and Homeland Security in Minnesota and what she hopes to see Congress get done early on here in 2026. Then Blois shares this week’s take!
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    37 mins