On this edition of the program, Blois discusses his goal for this year's State Fair.  He also invites the following guests on the show:

• Former WCCO news reporter and anchor Eric Eskola gives remembrance and perspective of the life of former Gov. and Rep. Al Quie, who died Friday at the age 99.
• In the wake of the tragic wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, we hear from Kristi Rolllwagen (Director of the MN Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management) about how the state prepares for disastrous situations.