he's locked in. 🔒

Here is the budget framework:

Protesters trying to disrupt press conference in governor's reception room on budget deal with Governor Tim Walz Melissa Hortman Lisa Demuth Erin Murphy - pounding on door and shouting.

Listening to the wisdom of Shark Tank’s Kevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful at Medical Alley annual dinner. Key takeaway - there are 3-5 things you need to get done everyday. That’s the “signal.” Everything preventing you from getting those things done is the “noise.” Be 70-80% signal focused.

Check out the latest episode in Season 5 of the Center for Rural Policy & Development's "Center of Everywhere" Podcast - ruralmn.org/podcast/season/

ARE YOU KIDDING?!?

A deadline self-imposed by MN legislative leaders for “working groups” to finish agreements on budget bills has come and gone as of 5 p.m. No deals announced and no agreement with Gov. Tim Walz on timing of a special session. Only the tax working group is meeting in public.

The force is strong with this one! 🚨 REPOST NOW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A SIGNED CARLOS CORREA JEDI BOBBLEHEAD 🚨

Wally the Beerman on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw

This family supports the 3-pt shooting of the GINGER WOLF! #Donte #WolvesBack

Every birthday is great but when you hear from friends & family that Cathy Wurzer gave you a birthday shoutout on MPR News that makes it a Top 3 birthday for sure!! Thanks Cathy - you’re the best!

Smart piece from a Minnesota small business owner on why a social media tax would miss the mark. Worth a read. startribune.com/counterpoint-t…

.Ember ReichgottJunge & I are on #AtIssue with Tom Hauser this morning previewing the #mnleg Special Session, which convenes Mon at 10 am. We break down the challenges ahead as lawmakers try to conclude their work for 2025 and pass a budget & bonding bill. Tune in.

MN House overcomes an early lead by the MN Senate to finish Special Session work first. See ya next year (or in the next Special Session, if needed). #mnleg startribune.com/what-did-and-d…

BREAKING: Vance Boelter arrested alive for MN lawmaker shootings fox9.com/news/minnesota…

Hi #mnpolitics people - tune your TVs to Twin Cities PBS for this Almanac panel shortly! Alysen Nesse A B O U • A M A R A Annette Meeks Cathy Wurzer

THE HOME RUN THAT COMPLETED BYRON BUXTON'S CYCLE!!!!

What do metal detectors, a September special election, DOJ investigations, and 2026 campaign whispers have in common? They were all on the table during this week’s political panel with Annette Meeks, Brian McClung, A B O U • A M A R A, and Alysen Nesse.

Joe Ryan: 0 earned runs allowed. Rest of the AL Central pitchers: Six earned runs allowed. #MNTwins #asg2025 #MLB

This was fantastic. Great tribute to a great man. #AllStarGame