SUNNY SUNDAY
It’s International Women’s Day…take note men.
The Frost play at 2 if you haven’t gotten enough hockey this weekend. Gopher WBB and St. Thomas men have the best chance to make the tourney.
Congrats to Warroad and Moorhead on BHS hockey wins. Epic OT games.
The annual hockey hair video is out this morning. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3MRiX9P
Fluence Advisory partnered with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce to capture the audio of the Workforce Summit this past week. We’ve posted the key conversations as new Fluence Forums here: https://fluence-media.co/FluenceForumPods
More party conventions this weekend, and session the week ahead.
Last week I spoke to Farm Bureau, this week the CentraSota Coop and next week MN Rural Electric Association. If you’re looking for a speaker or a moderator. Please reach out. bloisolson@gmail.com
Springing ahead should feel great!
The next MNSider is coming this week on the battle for the legislature.
Blois - tips: bloisolson@gmail.com
Mining -We dive into the topic of mining and the Iron Range of Minnesota with Rep. Spencer Igo, Sen. Grant Hauschild and Mining Minnesota CEO Julie Lucas as it is a key topic of discussion in this new legislative session. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4seg0ij
Housing - Both the CEO of First Housing James Vagle and Representative Esther Agbaje (D) to break down the needs of the housing situation in Minnesota, why so many times housing has never really reached a solution on the floor of the legislature. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4cImGAP
Agriculture -This episode features Rep Michelle Fischbach and Richard Syverson, a farmer in Western Minnesota and a member of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association - we discuss the use of E-15 in our fuels and its status of a Farm Bill and ag economy. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4ayBI9H
HCMC - A conversation with Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Lunde as well as HCMC co-CEO J. Kevin Crosston to break down the financial hurdles of HCMC and it’s statewide importance. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4qnLZeM
Insider Analysis & Insight from TheDailyAgenda.com
Here are the deep dives about the 2026 election for premium subscribers:
Mayor Jacob Frey’s Been Tested - He’s found a national audience about the way Minneapolis responded to ICE, and he is detested by the DSA and Minneapolis far-left city councilors. Mayor Jacob Frey has led with a raw humanity and passed some of the toughest political tests Minnesota has ever seen. READ: https://fluence-media.co/4s8IOc7
The State of the Governors Race - The Klobuchar entry into the race, and the ICE presence in Minnesota change the Republican path to victory. READ: https://fluence-media.co/3ZlpjRd
The Republican Senate Race - It’s a battle between multiple candidates but Michele Tafoya and David Hann seem to be the frontrunners. History tells us that the candidates who have the endorsement have the advantage in the primary. However, after disappointing candidate performances in 2022 and 2024 at the top of the ticket, and very close in down ballot statewide races – party leaders are not afraid of a well-funded competitive primary. READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NEy8Di
The DFL Senate Race - Nationally Democrats are divided internally, and unified externally. Minnesota’s US Senate race reflects this reality, and Minnesota Democrats are consternating about which path the party will take in 2026. Will it stay center left, or will it go further left. READ: https://fluence-media.co/44Fu0II
Follow all of the election. data and canddiates at the Fluence Election Tracker.
Track the races and more here: https://fluence-media.co/electiontracker
State of Workforce – MN Chamber Workforce Summit
Minnesota’s economic imperative for growth: The importance of labor force and migration patterns
Sean O’Neil, Senior Director of Economic Development and Research
Strategies for employers: The importance of skills based hiring in building talent and retaining workforce
Meghan Hughes, Head of Workforce Development, Art and Heritage, Bank of America
The role of higher education in retaining and attracting students to Minnesota.
· Chancellor Scott Olson, Minnesota State
· President Rob Vischer, University of St. Thomas
· Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, President, University of Minnesota
Moderated by Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
PODCAST PANELS: https://fluence-media.co/FluenceForumPodcast
State of Energy: Energy policy has rapidly become a top issue for voters and businesses alike, and Minnesota stands at the forefront of this transition.
· Policy Considerations
· Future of Energy
· Legislative Perspective and Reaction
PODCAST PANELS: https://fluence-media.co/FluenceForumPodcast
State of Health Care panels from last week are now available in podcast form.
· Policy Considerations
· State of Finance and Workforce
· Legislative Perspective and Reaction
PODCAST PANELS: https://fluence-media.co/FluenceForumPodcast
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