Gov. Tim Walz is running for reelection in 2026. If he were to win, he would be the first ever Minnesota governor to win a third four-year term. And several Republican candidates have also started campaigns. Politics correspondent Dana Ferguson joined the show to explain the dynamics of the governor's race.

Mayors from more than 100 cities and towns along the Mississippi are in the Twin Cities Tuesday. We learned how they're approaching issues like flooding, pollution and federal funding cuts.

Xcel Energy wants to raise electricity rates, but it will need approval from state regulators. We talked to a consumer advocate about the proposal.

All this week we're helping new Lynx fans get on the bandwagon. We explored the ins and outs of the team's starting five.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Weedkiller” by POSTER BOY. Our Song of the Day was “Shotgun” by Sleeping Jesus.