Today we discuss what's happening in the Minnesota Legislature, which is a whole lot! Last fall Democrats won control of the MN House, Senate & Governors mansion giving them the ability get things done with little to know Republican involvement. Today we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly as the DFL gets down to business. 

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https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/02/02/carbonfree-energy-plan-bound-for-governors-desk-after-senate-vote

https://www.house.mn.gov/Schedules/All

https://www.mprnews.org/politics/1

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/02/03/duluth-14-yearold-has-slept-outside-for-1021-straight-nights-and-still-counting?fbclid=IwAR1bChbrkSABVzAnBQobSZ_MEQRdY1XRr2M-WyK2cXz1JvWj5FC1yeEE51M

https://www.ktvu.com/news/hormel-unveils-new-chili-cheese-beer-in-time-for-super-bowl

https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1614072075257249792?s=20&t=L_FU33aUr334vmVfBNfDCw

Open Secrets.org estimates that a whopping $16.7 billion dollars were spent on the 2022 elections. Today we get some of our reactions on what did we get? From the Red Splash, split tickets and a whole lot of discontent voters. Listen in and then weigh in with your own takes. 

Schools out for the summer!!! So lets talk education!  The past year has been extremely challenging for students, educators and parents as we reentered 'normal' school following two years of pandemic disruptions. This month we are putting together a series of shows on Education focusing on Post-Pandemic schooling, mental health in our schools, schools 'safety', student experiences and so much more.

With everything from the pandemic disruption to school shootings its no surprise that 'mental health' in our schools is a hot topic. We were fortunate enough to sit down with Nate Bailly, a Professional School Counselor, who has been practicing in our public schools for the past seven years. We cover the history and evolution of 'school counseling', what counselors actually do vs. what we think they do, where the profession is heading, how parents and professionals can partnered and leverage each other to help students and so much more.

Today we had the great opportunity to sit down with Mark Anderson after completing his first year as the Fergus Falls Senior High Principal. Starting in elementary education and working his way across the country and into administration Mark has built an impressive resume. Joining our local school system 'post' pandemic and facing education challenges he could have never dreamed. 

We cover transitioning to 'normal', academics vs. emotional/mental well being, homework, cell phones and more.

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https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/07/colorado-automatic-voter-registration-elections/661475/?fbclid=IwAR1DQxxLqz81W88a7sQN0_lSdPxOxGD9Sn_Acb38Z5224qlflupDV0E3CZ4

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minnesota-cbd-shops-overwhelmed-with-demand-for-thc-products-on-first-day-of-new-law?fbclid=IwAR1yW6HyrX0buIa50VWbuVAXEk-vPTI-N39MIJJ3Z3nysty7-_E-AInN-iM

https://www.npr.org/2022/07/05/1108814874/rubber-ducky-watches-that-dont-tell-time-clock-in-tiktok-views?fs=e&s=cl

Schools out for the summer!!! So lets talk education!  The past year has been extremely challenging for students, educators and parents as we reentered 'normal' school following two years of pandemic disruptions. This month we are putting together a series of shows on Education focusing on Post-Pandemic schooling, mental health in our schools, schools 'safety', student experiences and so much more.

With everything from the pandemic disruption to school shootings its no surprise that 'mental health' in our schools is a hot topic. We were fortunate enough to sit down with Nate Bailly, a Professional School Counselor, who has been practicing in our public schools for the past seven years. We cover the history and evolution of 'school counseling', what counselors actually do vs. what we think they do, where the profession is heading, how parents and professionals can partnered and leverage each other to help students and so much more. 

Here is a pro-tip: If you think you may need counseling or profession therapy, the answer is yes. Get some. Mental health is for everyone. 

Also, if you or someone you know is looking for mental health help, here are some resources for you:

CRISIS TEXT LINE - Text 'MN' to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-223-4512

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https://www.npr.org/2022/06/19/1105962389/france-burkini-swimsuit-islamic-women?fbclid=IwAR3IU3eS98mq5IL6YJkthxYjJY95m5NGYvkjLT95bjeya6mniPswwzqhH2k

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/push-peanut-up-pikes-peak-nose_n_62ab43b0e4b0c77098ab0baf?fbclid=IwAR3tYTsvAJhxA4fL98eMuaJ_WNfbS2cowkaKDN0rkIYCCHHVrDvNSCkqsuk&fs=e&s=cl

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/20/1106229988/texas-gops-new-platform-says-biden-didnt-really-win-it-also-calls-for-secession

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/06/20/covid19-shots-for-infants-toddlers-available-in-minnesota-this-week?fbclid=IwAR09-2J8YoSa1TRKPpm3MjvwNT2Qefg9CQfzHzD69trL1I2lXXMqYO-38kE&fs=e&s=cl

Earlier this month the Minnesota Legislative session came to a close with much work done and much work left unfinished. Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Representative Jamie Long (61B) to get some on the ground context of what got done, Special Sessions and the ups and downs of governing a state that is one of only three with a 'divided' government. 

Also Canada bans more guns, Fargo tries a new way of voting, the Mona Lisa get a pie in the face and French soccer fans lose their minds in the face of relegation. 

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https://www.vice.com/en/article/4awk5p/mona-lisa-attacked-with-cake?fbclid=IwAR3vWNQlMq5SSyT6RPA5WjKICVQzzUIwD-Ene-xM1CTxMMzSlDXhvCCjjgw

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/30/world/canada/canada-gun-buyback.html?fbclid=IwAR1bv40SfDjR0BP5RWWYB1hWbEjhOWQ3twz2q-Z3JPVP5-lW1wQm_T36Uo0

https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2022/05/minnesota-legislature-adjourns-2022-regular-session-without-passing-tax-cut-spending-bills/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/29/saint-etienne-relegation-fans/

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/06/06/vote-for-everyone-you-like-fargo-tests-approval-voting?fbclid=IwAR3gBVoRWYtCIYx9rNXpU7dn5hi0glR2DtmvzmNc2_mcrE_KMz9Q0hfehnc