The most recent data available (2023) shows Minnesota with 62,000 jobs in the clean energy sector. READ: https://fluence-media.co/411w3F3
Microsoft warned about “active attacks” on server software used by government agencies and businesses. READ: https://fluence-media.co/4ohb7Ej
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after grounding all of its planes Sunday night due to a hardware issue. AP: https://fluence-media.co/4nZ2Owz
Today’s WCCO Radio morning take at 6:20 with Vineeta Sawkar. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/40qi7Er
Sunday Take featured Scott Jensen discussing his campaign for governor and an analysis of what Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s conviction means for Minnesota politics. PODCAST: http://fluence-media.co/46l8J8P
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CANNABIS: Fluence Advisory is hosting a virtual forum featuring an interview with Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Director Eric Taubel and other industry experts on Monday, July 28th. The event is in partnership with Stinson and Sota Cann.
Other panels included:
· Municipal and Tribal Governments featuring Aarik Robertson of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures and Kevin Morelli of the City of Anoka Moderated by Will Blauvelt of Stinson
· Cannabis Industry Update featuring Josh Wilken-Simon of Legacy Cannabis, Shaun Tetreault of Kind Bud, and Mark Matejcek of Kria Botanicals Moderated by Carol Moss of Hellmuth & Johnson
· THC Beverages Rapid Growth featuring Elizabeth Anderson Schmidt of Flying Cloud THC and Fat Pants Brewing, and Glenn McElfresh of Plift Beverages Moderated by Bruce Nustad of the Minnesota Retailers
REGISTER: https://fluence-media.co/CannabisForum
HOFFMAN: This morning, Senator John Hoffman gave his first interview since last month’s shootings that claimed the life of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and injured Hoffman and his wife Yvette. Sen. Hoffman talked with Al Travis about his recovery and his daughter, Hope. HOFFMAN: “She’s okay. She’s doing well. When she dialed 911, she was a hero, man. There’s people alive because of how she said something on 911 that was… she was very much in charge. Grateful. Grateful for her. Big time.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4nWPrge
BOELTER: Via The New York Times, a look back at the early life of shooting suspect Vance Boelter, including his reported turn to religion in college, and how it all led to his allegedly carrying out last month’s shootings. VERBATIM: “How much the spiritual and political beliefs overlap in the Venn diagram of Mr. Boelter remains unclear. So far, nothing revealed by prosecutors suggests that the shooter was motivated by religious fervor. But in correspondence with The New York Times through the jail’s electronic messaging service, Mr. Boelter suggested that the bloodshed was partly rooted in the Christian commandment to love one’s neighbor. ‘Because I love my neighbors prior to June 14th I conducted a 2 year long undercover investigation,’ he wrote.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3IDzxas
34B: Via news release from the Bittner campaign, VERBATIM: “Ruth Bittner, business owner, has filed paperwork to launch her election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in House District 34B, as a Republican. Ruth will be running in the Special Election called by Governor Tim Walz to fill the seat formerly held by Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4o3ZRek
HORTMANS: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “After the tragic death of Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and her husband Mark, the city of Brooklyn Park is considering ways to permanently honor their legacy. The Hortmans were fatally shot in their home in what prosecutors call a targeted attack on lawmakers. The city council could rename a city facility such as the Community Activity Center after the Hortmans or consider creating another memorial.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/411BcwR
MINNEAPOLIS: Via right-leaning Newsmax ahead of Saturday’s Minneapolis DFL Party convention in with Sen. Omar Fateh was endorsed for mayor, VERBATIM: “Minneapolis Republican Party chair Diane Napper told Newsmax on Friday that the upcoming mayoral election could ‘kill’ the city if a socialist were to win . . . When asked on ‘Wake Up America’ if Democrats nominating Fateh, a progressive who’s been compared to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, would ‘help accelerate the shift to common sense’ in the party, Napper said, ‘I'm hoping that that's the case.’” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3ICJOUq
SD47: Via Axios, a look at what will happen to Senator Nicole Mitchell’s Senate seat if she resigns or is removed. VERBATIM: “Democrats have carried the east metro area covered by the suburban Senate District 47 by comfortable margins in recent elections. Mitchell secured a four-year term with about 58% of the vote in 2022. She wasn't up for reelection in 2024, but the two Democrats who won the nested House seats — Reps. Ethan Cha and Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger— won by 9 and 21 percentage points, respectively. Yes, but: The chance to flip the seat in a low-turnout, off-year special election would fuel a hotly contested race that attracts gobs of spending from both sides.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3IBFW5Z
MORE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Mitchell’s term runs through 2026. With the criminal case cloud hanging over her, she barely raised any campaign money in 2024 and ended the year with about $17,500 in the bank. Top Senate races consume many times that.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3TMicP7
PRODUCING THE FUELS THAT HELP KEEP MINNESOTA MOVING: Flint Hills Resources, one of the Midwest’s leading producers of transportation fuels is hiring! With openings in IT, accounting, engineering, operations, procurement and asset management, Flint Hills Resources’ goal is to match talented individuals with their passions and interests to truly shine. APPLY TODAY: Flint Hills jobs (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources)
MPD: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has ruled a lawsuit against a Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke three years ago can move forward. Amir Locke was sleeping on his cousin’s couch in Minneapolis on the morning of Feb. 2, 2022, when a SWAT team burst into the room. Locke, who was not the person officers were looking for and was holding a firearm, was fatally shot by officer Mark Hanneman about eight seconds after police entered, according to the complaint.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Ix6aqu
TARGET: Via Bloomberg, VERBATIM: “Target Corp. is ending a long-standing program that matches prices of items with those of competitors, as the big-box retailer looks to simplify its pricing strategy. The retailer said it will continue to match prices within its own ecosystem — such as if there’s a discrepancy between an item’s cost online versus in stores, but will no longer match prices at competing retailers.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4kMPHM8
FRESH15: The latest season of Fresh15 includes interviews with new Minnesota House members. So far, five new members have shared their goals, background and fun facts before they take office in a historic session this January.
Rep. Kari Rehrauer
Rep. Wayne Johnson
Rep. Julie Greene
Rep. Keith Allen
Rep. Peter Johnson
Follow on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.TheDailyAgenda.com/Podcasts. (SPONSORED: Minnesota Telecom Alliance)
STATE FAIR: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “It's one month out for the Minnesota State Fair's Aug. 21 opening day, and activity at the historic fairgrounds in Falcon Heights is increasing by the hour. There's lots of pounding of nails by hammers, buzzing of saws shearing away planks of wood, and whatever sound is made by a brush applying paint.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3GWsn0u
SMOKE: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “A high and low should both work together to create a southerly wind that will push smoke back into Canada. That should put an end to the latest Air Quality Alert. Rain from the low will be with us from Monday afternoon to Thursday morning. Some of the storms could become severe Tuesday and Wednesday. Heavy rain totals are possible once again.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3GSIPPs
REAL ESTATE: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Twin Cities-based Re/Max Results is deepening its foothold in Wisconsin, making a rare acquisition in the regional brokerage scene that could be the start of a deluge. The large and locally grown real estate company recently bought Re/Max Affiliates, which has three offices and nearly 30 agents in the Eau Claire area. The move builds out Results’ presence in the state, where it already has several offices. Results didn’t disclose the terms of the deal, but it breaks a dry spell for the company: It’s the brokerage’s first acquisition in several years and one of scant expansions by any Twin Cities brokerage.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3UmNUCF
THIS WEEK: The Aquatennial begins Wednesday. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3ICAmjU
WEDNESDAY: Via news release from Eden Prairie-based NVE, VERBATIM: “NVE Corporation (Nasdaq: NVEC) announced that it plans to release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after the close of the Nasdaq Regular Market.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4m0yqjF
WEDNESDAY: Via news release from Minneapolis-based Graco, VERBATIM: “Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) announced today that it will release its Second Quarter 2025 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4kAFLp6
THURSDAY: Via news release from Minneapolis-based Ameriprise, VERBATIM: “Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) plans to release its second quarter 2025 results at approximately 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 24, 2025.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4eGswlk
NEXT MONTH: Via news release from Hopkins-based Digi, VERBATIM: “Digi International Inc. (NASDAQ: DGII) will release its financial results for the third fiscal quarter 2025 on Wednesday, August 6, after market close, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/40QVeKH
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ROBBINSDALE: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A Robbinsdale art gallery is celebrating the city’s summer festival with a new art exhibit. The Robbin Gallery’s Whiz Bang Art Show features pieces created by local gallery members.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/44XqGYS
PEACE: Via Associated Press, VERBATIM: “D-Day veteran ‘Papa Jake’ Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy's bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate World War II and his fallen comrades, has died at 102. An animated speaker who charmed strangers young and old with his quick smile and generous hugs, the self-described country boy from Minnesota was ‘cracking jokes til the end,’ his granddaughter wrote in announcing his death.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/40Zl7aT
BDAYS: traveler and public affairs pro Andrea Mokros, housing leader Chris LaTondresse
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