Steve Simpson talks to Lisa Carlson about parents in one of the largest school districts in Minnesota receiving voicemails about filling in as substitute teachers.

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Twin Cities landlords and property managers are urging Minneapolis and St. Paul voters to reject rent control proposals on the ballot this fall.

Cecil Smith joins Steve Simpson to explain why rent control reduces the availability for housing.

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The MLS All-Star Game is coming to St. Paul.

Mike Max joins Steve Simpson to discuss this & recap the AL Wild Card game.

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The St. Paul City Council will take up an ordinance this week that would establish new restrictions on tobacco and vape sales that are among the toughest in the country.

Councilwoman Nelsie Yang joins Steve Simpson to discuss this.

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Facebook is getting hammered by lawmakers, consumers, and even investors.

Senator Amy Klobuchar is one of those lawmakers & she joins Steve Simpson to talk about what is happening during Facebook hearings.

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A new grant could cause some major changes at the Minneapolis Police Department, and the mayor and police chief are hoping the city council backs the proposal. 

Blois Olson has more in today's Morning Take.

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Wisconsin is the only state in the country that doesn't require it, should Minnesota join them to try to gain more diversity in the legal industry?   It's the type of progressive thinking that new President and Dean, Anthony Niedwiecki is doing at the St. Paul institution.

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The Executive Director of Executive Director, Law Enforcement Labor Services discussed some stunning numbers coming from schools offering law enforcement programs.   Numbers are way down. 

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The status of the Gopher football running back is the subject of much speculation online.   What does our Mike Max know?   Steve Simpson asked him about that and also impressive pre season wins by both the Timberwolves and Wild. 

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Ryan Winkler joins Steve Simpson to say why he has decided to run for Hennepin County District Attorney.

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