Microsoft has filed suit in the MN Tax Court. While many won’t pay attention to it, the potential (I’d say likely) impact is an instant tax refund that will reach into the multiple billions. #mnleg

Coming up on At Issue at 10 a.m. Republican-endorsed Kendall Qualls joins us in studio to talk about his campaign for governor. Plus, continuing fallout from a “moment of silence” for Derek Chauvin at the GOP state convention…and political analysis of key races to watch. @KSTP

Catch “At Issue” with @thauserkstp 10a @KSTP. GOP gov cand @KendallQuallsMN joins Tom for a 1:1. @MikeErlandson & I discuss last weekend’s @MinnesotaDFL and @mngop conventions and the August primary showdowns. #mnpolitics

Seinfeld nails it re the “privilege” narrative: “We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of, and proud of things we should be embarrassed about…”

Great selfie work by @tweetresistant @MplsChamber bkfast recapping #mnleg session w/ @AbouAmara @bmcclung @bbierschbach @bydanaferguson. AgatePlate.com campaign thanks you all for your coverage this session! MN rocks!!

I’m joining @kare11 political reporter @DannySpewak on “On The Record” (their relatively new Sunday morning politics show) to break down what to watch for as DFL & MNGOP conventions approach later this month. Set the coffee early — we’re on Sun 6:30-7:00am on KARE 11. #mnpolitics

John Stockton built his career on something simple: doing the fundamentals right, every single time, no matter what the crowd said. That's exactly what Minnesota needs right now. I'm honored to have his support. Momentum is building and common sense is making a comeback. Let's get to work, Minnesota!

#LocalAngle re UFO files: Fighter pilots from the 148th Minnesota National Guard air wing based in Duluth were involved when a UFO was downed in Feb. 2023. Object flew over Minnesota before entering Wisconsin & was shot down over Lake Huron. So add that one to our list.

.@jeffreyhayden and I joined MN’s fastest growing political podcast (is that true? seems likely) “Spin Sisters” with @mlahammer & @MNEricksonPA for a #mnleg session wrap up & look ahead at the themes shaping the ‘26 elex - listen/watch here ➡️ m.youtube.com/watch?v=L98hTR…

Why are @Twins so opposed to having any decent relievers? First they trade away the entire bullpen - incl @LouieVarland. Now they won't even promote a guy from the AAA St. Paul Saints who is dominating, choosing to release him instead. So frustrating. @AaronGleeman @tlschwerz

Data centers are not stealing your water

I just had the craziest experience at the airport. We are about to board a flight to Atlanta when the pilot from the incoming plane walks out of the jetway. Guy is probably late 50s, salt and pepper hair, military look. The kind of pilot you instantly feel good about seeing on your flight. Pilot walks over to the counter, gets on the PA system, and starts addressing everyone. “Folks, I’ve been doing this a long time. Flying one of these jets is easy. The hard part is looking at 130 people and telling them their flight is going to be delayed.” Audible groans throughout the boarding gate. Most people here are flying to Atlanta as a layover before another flight. 130 people just had their day become a complete mess. The pilot goes on. “I get it, trust me. But here’s the deal: During our landing, we had a small mechanical issue. I’m not your pilot for the next leg, but I don’t feel confident the jet’s safe to fly until we have a mechanical team look it over, and I don’t feel comfortable asking the next pilots to fly you guys until we get confirmation.” He points at the agents next to him behind the counter: “Now, none of this is the agents’ fault. Please be kind to them. I’m the one who made this decision, not them, so any inconvenience you experience is my fault. Just please know that I don’t do this lightly, and I’m only doing it because I believe it’s in the best interests of everyone’s safety.” Now this is where the story gets crazy. The pilot puts the microphone down, grabs his suitcase, and all the people in the gate… Start clapping. I’m not joking, everyone starts clapping for the guy. 130 people who just had their travel plans ruined give an ovation to the guy who made the decision and delivered the message. All because he addressed them with decency and transparency, took ownership of the decision, made it clear that it was necessary, and explained why it was in everyone’s best interest. It’s honestly one of the best examples of strong communication—of strong leadership, for that matter—that I’ve seen in a long time. @Delta, whoever your Atlanta to Wichita pilot was this morning, he’s one of the good ones. Please tell him the delayed passengers of flight 1637 appreciate what he did.

Peak Minnesota: Meat Raffles

MN Senate has passed the Omnibus Commerce Bill - incl Meat Raffle Modernization Act! Action follows House passage yesterday. Bigger & better meat raffles are on their way to the Gov’s desk! Thx to everyone who spoke out to support youth sports, vets & other charities across MN!

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SESSION DAILY: Conferees adopt commerce package with meat raffle increase, no insurance loophole fix house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/St… #mnleg

I get some weird comments on here but this one has to rank in the Top 3 all-time

Unanimous vote in the MN Senate to strengthen and modernize MN’s meat raffles!! 🙌💯 Now it’s time for the MN House to act. Thank you Senators! @ZachDuckworth @JudySeeberger #mnleg

Meat Raffle Bill now being debated on the MN Senate Floor. Let’s go! 🥩 🍻 🇺🇸 #mnleg @ZachDuckworth @JimNashMN @JudySeeberger

I'll see your freckled ass in court, Luke.