Minnesota Monthly published it’s annual “Best of MN: Readers’ Choice.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3YAHTnC
Prince and The Replacements both ranked in the top 5 of Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 best SNL musical performances. LIST: https://fluence-media.co/3YzEk0V
Today’s 6:20 morning take on WCCO Radio with Vineeta Sawkar. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3UGUPY5
Secretary of State Steve Simon was on Sunday Take talking about Minnesota voting laws and election security. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3Yy5hCb
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TODAY: At 3:00, Minnesota House GOP Leader Lisa Demuth and other House Republicans will hold a media availability to talk about election results. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3CqbQzc
TODAY: At 3:30, DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Majority Leader Jamie Long will hold a media availability in the Capitol Press Conference room.
CAUCUS: DFL House and House GOP Caucus will caucus tomorrow.
EXPECT: Multiple theories, rumors and scenarios of how Republicans and Democrats will co-govern the Minnesota House. It will take a week or longer.
PHILLIPS: On WCCO Radio, outgoing Congressman Dean Phillips tells Chad Hartman he is not running for governor in 2026. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4fxa7GI
SCORECARD: Here is a printable current scorecard of all state and federal races in Minnesota. READ: https://fluence-media.co/48GYhb2
RECOUNTS: Via Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, results of 95 legislative election recounts dating back to 1849. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/48GzfZC
CARLTON CTY: From Cook Political Report via X, VERBATIM: “Another long streak ends tonight in Carlton County, Minnesota. Trump becomes the first Republican since Herbert Hoover in 1928 to win the working-class county in the Arrowhead.” TWEET: https://fluence-media.co/4fALVDy
ICYMI… morning take had comprehensive coverage and analysis plus maps showing how regions of Minnesota have changed politically in recent election cycles. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3CpFhRY
DIVIDED GOVERNMENT: From Torey Van Oot via Axios, VERBATIM: “The battle for control of the Minnesota House was headed for a potential 67-67 tie as of early Wednesday morning. The big picture: Any return to divided government would be a blow to legislative Democrats, who used the ‘trifecta’ they won in 2022 to pass a sweeping list of progressive policies. Legislative Republicans centered their bid to retake the chamber on an argument that Democrats went too far, saying more balance was needed.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3YEmTfS
MORE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “At least two of those races are poised for automatic recounts, because the margin of victory is less than 0.5 percent. If the early results stand, it would not be the first time the Minnesota House has been deadlocked at 67 seats apiece. The same thing happened in 1979 when the DFL and the then-Independent Republicans were evenly split.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3YRu1GS
MORE: Via Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, results of 95 legislative election recounts dating back to 1849. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/48GzfZC
KLOBUCHAR: From Al Schoch and Steve Simpson via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) won a fourth term, defeating Republican candidate Royce White on Tuesday. The day after, appearing on the WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar, Klobuchar says people now need to focus on unity with Donald Trump returning to the White House.” QUOTE: "Even though this election didn't turn out like I wanted it, and I am concerned about a number of things including who will be cabinet members in a new Trump White House," Klobuchar says. "But I am not going to be dwelling on that today because I'm going to be focused on the fact that we need to bring this country together." LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3UEPQag
WALZ: From a Wall Street Journal story about Democratic party soul searching following Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to former President Donald Trump, VERBATIM: “There have already been questions about whether Harris made the right choice in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a running mate, or whether another pick would have helped her more. But some Democrats say the vice presidential choice likely mattered little in the scheme of things, given Harris’s broad loss across swing states.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3YUZRCP
MORE: Via CNN, VERBATIM: “The case for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was strong, and not just because Harris’ brother-in-law Tony West was telling her they looked like the future of the Democratic Party together, and that the popular governor would make sure she won Pennsylvania . . . Tuesday morning, outside a canvas launch in northeast Philadelphia, Shapiro deflected a question about whether Pennsylvania — and the race — would have looked different had he been the choice. ‘I think she made a great pick in Tim Walz,’ he said.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hAgpHu
MORE: Via The Telegraph, VERBATIM: “Lindy Li, a Pennsylvania-based senior Democratic official, told Fox News: ‘People are wondering tonight what would have happened had Shapiro been on the ticket. And not only in terms of Pennsylvania.’ Ms Li said that as a moderate, Mr Shapiro ‘would have signalled to the American people that she is not the San Francisco liberal that Trump said she was.’ ‘But she went with someone actually to her Left,’ she added. ‘In the eyes of the American people, Walz was the governor who oversaw the protests.’” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4f9Q3ue
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Flint Hills Resources makes fuels and other products people need and use every day, products that help keep Minnesota moving. The company does this while prioritizing safety and environmental stewardship and contributing meaningfully to the community. STEWARDSHIP WITH A PURPOSE: Four pillars of stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources)
SCHOOLS: Via KSTP-TV, VERBATIM: “Referendums aimed at increasing funding for 54 Minnesota school districts were sent to the voters on Tuesday, with many getting the green light. Many districts were seeking the increase after pandemic relief funds expired and attempting to keep up with inflation. If passed, property taxes would increase to improve technology and existing school buildings.” LISTS: https://fluence-media.co/3AqjNE9
LOTTERY $: Via Minnesotans For Our Great Outdoors, VERBATIM: “Minnesotans For Our Great Outdoors, the campaign advocating for a Yes vote on yesterday’s ballot, released the following statement after Minnesotans once again overwhelmingly voted to renew lottery proceeds to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund with well over 77% voting in favor of the renewal. The election results mean state lottery funds for conservation projects will remain constitutionally protected for another 25 years. For over 30 years, lottery proceeds have provided over $1 billion for our Great Outdoors. The renewal passed in every county, congressional and state house district in Minnesota.”
ST CLOUD: From Trent Abrego via St. Cloud Live, VERBATIM: “For the first time in 20 years, St. Cloud will have a new mayor, and it is city council member Jake Anderson. Anderson bested Mike Conway in voting that ended on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, according to preliminary results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office . . . Mayor-elect Anderson will replace Dave Kleis, who has been the city's mayor since 2005.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4elAiiu
MORE: From Grant Dossetto via KNSI-Radio, municipal election results from St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and Waite Park. READ: https://fluence-media.co/3UEPeBy
CENTRAL: Via Lakeland PBS, results from the Brainerd Lakes area. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/40Hcv9w
NORTHERN MN: Via KAXE Radio, municipal election results from Northern Minnesota. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/48AHtlV
METRO: Via CCX Media, municipal election results from its viewing area. CRYSTAL: https://fluence-media.co/3YV0xrV ROBBINSDALE: https://fluence-media.co/3YXFt2P NEW HOPE: https://fluence-media.co/3ChvL3z PLYMOUTH: https://fluence-media.co/3YEv9MU BROOKLYN PARK: https://fluence-media.co/3UDntZS MAPLE GROVE: https://fluence-media.co/3YFT52r
38A: From Elza Goffaux via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “Democrat Huldah Hiltsley will become Minnesota’s first legislator of Kenyan heritage after defeating Republican Brad Olson in a Minnesota House district that includes Brooklyn Park and Osseo.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3AxrrfY
LISTENING, LEARNING AND REDEFINING INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS - “We want to build partnerships with Indigenous Nations. We continue to listen to and learn from Indigenous leaders and communities, and that’s informing how we engage communities in B.C. and across North America,” said CEO Greg Ebel of Enbridge’s approach to be the “first-choice partner” for Indigenous Nation interested in pursuing energy infrastructure opportunities. READ MORE: https://fluence-media.co/3Yht20R (SPONSORED: Enbridge)
BITES: From Katrina Bailey via Minnesota Daily, VERBATIM: “Minneapolis Animal Care and Control Director Tony Schendel said the city is projecting a 30% increase in bites in 2024 compared to this time last year. That averages to more than 600 bites in 2024 compared to 480 in 2023.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4fiedD4
AI: Via CIO Dive, VERBATIM: “Generative AI emerged as a seemingly accessible technology for enterprises. Executives quickly grasped the potential for improving efficiency and upgrading customer experience through the deployment of chatbots, document summarization tools and digital assistants for everything from call centers to engineering teams . . . ‘Deploying generative AI comes with some risk for any company that wants to use it,’ Jaime Montemayor, chief digital and technology officer at General Mills, said during a Wednesday CIO Dive and CFO Dive live virtual event. General Mills was nonetheless well positioned for early adoption and rolled out an internal generative AI chatbot called MillsChat in February.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3CetvtM
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THIS WEEKEND: From Anya Capistrant-Kinney via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Twin Cities Con is back for its 2024 event in the Minneapolis Convention Center. Set to run from Nov. 8-10, gear up for a convention that celebrates not only comics, but ‘TV, movies, and anything pop culture.’” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4fDGgfX
THIS MONTH: From Dustin Nelson via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “Duluth's historic Glensheen Mansion has shared details on its annual holiday tours, which will start on Nov. 22. The mansion and estate, named one of the Best Holiday Historic Home Tours in the country by USA Today, will be decked out for the holidays to offer daily self-guided tours of the estate.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4fCCYts
From yesterday’s Fluence newsletters:
SCREENS: Via HealthDay, VERBATIM: “Half of young Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 spend at least four hours each day on their smartphones, computers or televisions, a new survey shows . . . All of that screen time might not be great for teens' psyches: The research found that while about 27% of teens who had four or more hours per day of screen time said they'd had anxiety over the past two weeks, that was true for only 12.3% of teen with fewer hours spent looking at screens.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Aw66Ua
PHARMACIES: From Dee DePass via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “North Minneapolis joins a growing number of ‘pharmacy deserts’ rapidly dotting the state and nation as small and large pharmacies close up shop, leaving people with few options to quickly access prescription medicines. The problem is expected to get worse as the nation’s two pharmacy giants continue to downsize. CVS, which closed 600 U.S. stores between 2021 and 2023, said it would close 300 more this year as leases end. On Oct. 15, Walgreens announced a plan to close 1,200 unprofitable stores, starting with 500 in 2025. A half-million Minnesotans live in pharmacy deserts, according to a report issued earlier this year by the state Department of Health.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4fOOHFp
REIMBURSEMENTS: Via Reuters, VERBATIM: “Drug coupon aggregator GoodRx and pharmacy benefit managers including CVS Caremark and Express Scripts have been hit with at least three class action lawsuits accusing them of working together to suppress reimbursements to small pharmacies for generic prescription drugs. The first lawsuit was filed by Minnesota-based Keaveny Drug in federal court in Los Angeles last Wednesday, and another was filed in the same court on Friday by Michigan-based Community Care Pharmacy. A third lawsuit was filed on Friday by Pennsylvania-based Old Baltimore Pike Apothecary and Smith's Pharmacy in Providence, Rhode Island, federal court.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4fAb9BW
NEXT WEEK: Via Citizens League, VERBATIM: “Join us for a robust conversation about geographic disparities to health care access across Minnesota, featuring an expert panel.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/48AsrMK
MAGNETS: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A new campaign by the Robbinsdale Police Department aims to save lives, one fridge magnet at a time. Police were out distributing emergency medical packets to seniors and others with serious medical conditions this week. These packets can give crucial health information to first responders if you’re unconscious or hurt.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4eotdOw
HERO: From Ryan Hayes via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “The Waging Peace Project, a nonprofit, unveiled the winner for the inaugural Duluth Peace Hero Award. Out of 100 nominees, Helen Davis was chosen as the winner at an award celebration at Lincoln Park Middle School. The award honors those in the community who’ve displayed peace, unity and collaboration.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/48Jfpgg
LOCKS: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “On a chilly Saturday morning in Eden Prairie, you could feel the warmth and love as ‘Autism Mom’ and community activist Sheletta Brundidge handed out free door locks and connected with parents of children with autism who understand all too well the tendency of these children to wander.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/48zYlsQ
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EARNINGS: Via Associated Press, from Minnesota-based companies:
NOG: “Northern Oil and Gas Inc. (NOG) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $298.4 million. The Minnetonka, Minnesota-based company said it had net income of $2.96 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.40 per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations . . . The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $753.6 million in the period.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hEVeE3
REGIS: “Regis Corp. (RGS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $853,000 in its fiscal first quarter. The Minneapolis-based company said it had a loss of 36 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 93 cents per share. The owner of hair salon chains Supercuts and MasterCuts posted revenue of $46.1 million in the period.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3V3jxCf
SURMODICS: “SurModics Inc. (SRDX) on Wednesday reported a loss of $3.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company said it had a loss of 24 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and amortization costs, were 13 cents per share. The drug delivery technology company posted revenue of $33.2 million in the period.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3CcDvnc
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SUSHI: From Justine Jones via Eater Twin Cities, VERBATIM: “The Twin Cities’ sushi scene is proof that even landlocked cities have much to offer. Sushi choices here are diverse: Enjoy omakase in the North Loop, pair a yellowtail roll with savory Tibetan momos, or try oshizushi, a type of sushi that’s pressed in horizontal layers like a cake.” LIST/MAP: https://fluence-media.co/3JI7L8y
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