Morning Take
@morningtake
a Minnesota tip sheet on politics Daily on @wccoradio with @vsawkar at 6:20 AM - published by @bloisolson of @fluencemedia
We're now on @SubstackInc sign up at: TheDailyAgenda.com and follow @fluencemedia , @lunchtakemn , @AgTakeMN , @HealthTakeMinn and @MNGoodNews For sponsorship info contact Blois Olson
A Note from Senator Smith's Staff: -- While at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well. She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW hospital. Out of an abundance of caution, they are keeping her overnight…
Senator Bruce Anderson was both my mentor in my first election, and my successor in the MN Senate. Most important he was my friend. Before Bruce, Wright County was a solid DFL district. He changed hearts and minds through hard work and lots conversation. RIP Bruce
DFL state Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger says in a statement that she intends to run for #SD47 (Mitchell's seat) in upcoming special election.
On a beautiful Saturday in July the concept of an endorsement mattering is cute and so telling of the fringes priorities.
Scott Jensen announces for Minnesota Governor. “We want our Minnesota back”
Rep. Robbins joins me at 3:35 on @wccoradio
Another Medicaid Expansion program rife with fraud, which the @MN_Fraud_Cmte raised questions about in our first hearing with DHS. 1 in 5 Autism Centers in the state are under investigation. Taxpayers are fed up.
BREAKING: Search warrants underway connected to “massive scheme to defraud Minnesota’s Housing and Stabilization Services.” More to come on @AlphaNewsMN
EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota HR director now on leave after saying ‘white folk’ are ‘morally bankrupt’ and ‘liars’ Minnesota Pollution Control Agency HR Director Vonnie Phillips then called an Alpha News reporter a "f-cking rotten b-tch" from his official state email.
Thanks to the Minnesota DFL trifecta, you have to roadtrip to Iowa, Wisconsin or the Dakotas just to unload scrap copper if you remodel your house. Absolutely a ridiculous new rule with many more dumb rules to come! Who knew selling copper was more illegal than sports betting!!!
This Minnesota data privacy law passed in 2024 but doesn't take effect until this month. Is a pretty big deal that flew under radar for some reason. minnpost.com/state-governme…
Now is a time for healing, let’s get to work. 🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Overton Insights poll | 6/23-6/26 RV Democratic presidential primary Kamala Harris 38% Pete Buttigieg 11% Gavin Newsom 10% AOC 7% Josh Shapiro 7% Tim Walz 7% Cory Booker 4% Grtechen Whitmer 5% Wes Moore 2% Stephen A. Smith 2% Undecided/would not vote 6%
Overton Insights poll | 6/23-6/26 RV 2028 presidential election 🟦Kamala Harris 45% 🟥JD Vance 42% Undecided/would not vote 12% --- 🟥JD Vance 43% 🟦Charles Barkley 34% Undecided/would not vote 24% overtoninsights.com/wp-content/upl…
The Problematic Politics of Trump’s Bill: More Lower-Income Americans Are Voting GOP - The Wall Street Journal apple.news/ADS6knr7ISdSlY…
Tonight and tomorrow, the I-35W Bridge will be lit green in honor of the late Speaker Emerita Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. We join Minnesotans in remembering their lives and legacies.
Sen. John Hoffman’s wife Yvette, who is recovering from gunshot wounds, released photo with former President Joe Biden: “John’s condition continues to improve. He is alert, he’s been up walking around and is able to eat. He’s also giving State Troopers guarding him some grief.”
The Selfless Service of Melissa Hortman from todays @morningtake open.substack.com/pub/thedailyag…
Meanwhile in South Dakota... @GovTimWalz has a beer brewed for him.
Minnesota lake houses getting more expensive as rest of market stalls buff.ly/HBb7Rd4
Minnesota politicians are split on the latest threat to the U.S. and peace in the Middle East. Iran. Analysis from @bloisolson as he joined @vsawkar on @TMNwithVineeta. Listen audacy.com/podcast/the-mo…