Minnesota is once again under a national spotlight.

In this episode of The Weather’d Report, we’re joined by returning guest and Minnesota State Representative Shane Mekeland for a grounded, inside perspective as fraud investigations and renewed attention on Minneapolis continue to unfold.

This is an evolving story — with facts still emerging and narratives moving quickly. Representative Mekeland joins the conversation not as an investigator or prosecutor, but as a legislator and a voice for his constituents navigating increased scrutiny on the state.

We also widen the lens beyond one district, discussing how Minnesotans are reacting to the attention and how members of the Republican caucus — including voices such as Walter Hudson and Julia Coleman — are balancing transparency, accountability, and political pressure as events continue to develop.

This conversation focuses on context, consequences, and what comes next — without rushing to conclusions.

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