The Sunday Take

We had an upset in the GOP endorsement in yesterday’s convention up in Duluth where Kendall Qualls came away with the Republican nomination for the upcoming gubernatorial race - we talked to Kendall about this win, we chat with Adam Schwarze who received the Senate nomination and got Mike Lindell’s thoughts on coming up short in the GOP and then Blois shares this week’s take!

WCCO Political Analyst looks at races, trends and the issues going into state conventions in another crucial midterm year.

It is going to be a long final stretch into Monday for the members of the legislative session at the State Capitol to finish out this session leading up to the midnight deadline and Blois shares what needs to be done, if and how can Minnesota leaders reach an agreement on gun legislation, who has been the stronger side throughout the session, the latest development with HCMC and Rahul Koranne, President and CEO with Minnesota Hospital Association on the latest with this session, take some of your calls and texts and more!

We begin the show paying tribute to all of the moms out there, then we sit down with Michele Tafoya who is currently running for a Senate seat in Minnesota but also dive deeper into the War in Iran, caucuses, what Republicans need to do to turn the tide in Minnesota, and much more!

This Sunday Take we tried a different spin on the show - given the success of Minnesota sports on Thursday night where the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild both advanced to the next round with wins and while we are still riding the wave of winning - Blois chats with Dan Whenesota, Minnesota sports historian and Howard Sinker, sports editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune about the legacy of heartbreak in Minnesota sports and why the feeling is different this time around as we check in on the (sports) mood in Minnesota!

Right out of the gate Blois discusses a variety of topics from the week, including the incident last night in Washington D.C. with the Correspondents Dinner. Then we talked to Senator Ann Rest (DFL) about the current session and how effective a tax bill could be for Minnesota. Then we pivot to chat bonding bill and more with Representative Mary Franson (R), and finally Blois shares this week’s take including more reaction to the incident at the Correspondents Dinner, the new Walz book, State of the State this Tuesday and more!

We are nearing the end of the line for the session for 2026, with that said - legislative leaders Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL) Sen. Mark Johnson (GOP), Rep. Jamie Long (DFL) and Rep. Harry Niska (GOP) discusses the biggest session topics with 4 weeks left including any regrets from the past 3 years at the TwinWest Legislative Breakfast. Then Blois shares this week’s take!

Legislators returned this week to resume the session after the Easter/Passover break and now we look ahead to what is next. From Lisa Demuth running for Governor to some of the key debates coming up - Blois breaks it all down and then we dive into a very key part of this session and that is the schools in Minnesota from education to school safety and even an upcoming statewide ballot amendment slated potentially for Fall 2026 - Blois sits down with Representative Ben Bakeberg and Senator Mary Kunesh to sift through the importance of schools in this session, the future of education for our children and much more! Then Blois shares this week’s take which yes, is regarding schools!

It is the Easter and Passover break for those in the Minnesota Legislature so we talked to both Republican Leader Harry Niska and then DFL Rep. Matt Norris on things they have heard while on break, doorknocking in their districts and through various conversations and what can be expected to get done this session! Then Blois shares this week’s take!

To begin today’s show - Blois reflects on the events of 2026 and even some of the key events of 2025 and we reflect on the ‘No Kings’ rallies in Minnesota this weekend. We open up the texts and calls to your concerns and current mood of Minnesota from taxes, agriculture, budget spending concerns, even nationally when it comes to the Trump Administration, and much more. Also what does the outlook of the Election year look like for mid terms as right now it seems as if a “blue wave” is coming, Klobuchar’s role in Minnesota and much more - we leave it open to you for where we are in Minnesota currently! Finally, Blois shares this week’s take and it pertains to communication with legislators outside of the office and breaking the bubble of differences we all face!