Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Tuesday he'd seek a third term in 2026, while in D.C., House Republicans will try to pass a short-term federal funding extension later this week. Those updates and more in this week's edition of The Download: park-street-public.read.axioshq.com/p/weekly-psp-u…

Don't miss this inside look at WSIA member MasterCraft Boats's factory in Tennessee from Popular Science: popsci.com/technology/mas…

Via the The Minnesota Star Tribune, here are a few races to keep an eye on in the upcoming Minneapolis City Council elections:

The The Minnesota Star Tribune has a good look at the changing face of TV news in the Minneapolis-St. Paul media market: startribune.com/changes-in-tv-…

All Things Environment, our newsletter covering policy & news in the environment, natural resources & conservation space in MN, is back this week with an update on the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council and the latest on MN's PFAS reporting rules: park-street-public.read.axioshq.com/p/all-things-e…

It's Wednesday, October 1, 2025 and the federal government officially shut down at midnight last night. This week's edition of The Download has more on the shutdown, how we got here, and what to expect in the days to come: park-street-public.read.axioshq.com/p/weekly-psp-u…

Justin Terch of Minnesota SHRM joined Vineeta Sawkar on News Talk 830 WCCO this morning to talk about what employers can do to be ready before MN's Paid Leave requirements kick in next year: audacy.com/podcast/the-mo…

This week's edition of The Download includes the latest on the ongoing federal government shutdown, a new candidate in Minnesota's CD2, prospects of a special legislative session on gun violence, and more: park-street-public.read.axioshq.com/p/weekly-psp-u…

The IBEXShow is the boating industry's must-attend event of the year, and this year's show features a profile of WSIA and how it works to protect access to towed water sports across the nation: ibexshow.com/ibex365/news/c…

A recent polling memo from MN Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's campaign makes the case that she is well-positioned to win both the primary and general elections in the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Tina Smith: scribd.com/document/93090…

Welcome to U.S. Bank Stadium, Paul!

Sen. Ann Rest will retire after more than 40 years at the Capitol, with much of her accomplishments focused on tax law. Political reporter Matthew Blake covers her time in office: buff.ly/vvvqLK6

In this week's edition of The Download, we have the latest on the ongoing federal shutdown, how the shutdown is impacting SNAP benefits here in MN, Keith Ellison's reelection campaign launch, and more. Read it here: park-street-public.read.axioshq.com/p/weekly-psp-u…

U.S. Senate BLOCKS Senator Ron Johnson's bill to pay essential federal workers required to work during #GovernmentShutdown without being paid, 54-45. 60 votes were needed.