Episodi

  • The Challenge of Tracking Threats Against Elected Officials

    The Challenge of Tracking Threats Against Elected Officials
    Oct 16 2026
    Many of us see political dialogue becoming more vicious and data shows there's an increase in violent threats against elected officials. But that data is cobbled together and incomplete. Three reporters try to create a system that gives a full picture of what public officials in Minnesota are facing.
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    26 min
  • Amy Klobuchar on why she wants to be Minnesota’s next governor

    Amy Klobuchar on why she wants to be Minnesota’s next governor
    Oct 9 2026
    U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is in the studio talking about her life and what she wants to do if she becomes the state’s next Governor. This is part of a special series of conversations with candidates from Minnesota running for statewide office in the midterm elections. We also talked to the Republican candidate in the race, Lis Demuth. You can find that episode in our feed. Guest Host: Briana Bierschbach, Senior Politics Writer at the Minnesota Star Tribune. More about Briana here: https://www.startribune.com/author/briana-bierschbach/6370434 Guest: Democratic candidate for Minnesota Governor and current U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar For more, subscribe to the Hot Dish newsletter from the Minnesota Star Tribune. It brings the latest political news to your inbox on Mondays and Thursdays. Subscribe here: https://www.startribune.com/newsletters
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    45 min
  • Lisa Demuth on why she wants to be Minnesota’s next governor

    Lisa Demuth on why she wants to be Minnesota’s next governor
    Oct 5 2026
    House Speaker Lisa Demuth is in the studio talking about her upbringing and what she thinks will make Minnesota work better. This is part of a special series of conversations with candidates from Minnesota running for statewide office in the midterm elections. We have reached out to the Democratic candidate in the race, Amy Klobuchar, for a similar conversation. Guest Host: Briana Bierschbach, Senior Politics Writer at the Minnesota Star Tribune. More about Briana here: https://www.startribune.com/author/briana-bierschbach/6370434 Guest: Republican candidate for Minnesota Governor and current Speaker of the House, Lisa Demuth For more, subscribe to the Hot Dish newsletter from the Minnesota Star Tribune. It brings the latest political news to your inbox on Mondays and Thursdays. Subscribe here: https://www.startribune.com/newsletters
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    37 min
  • Karyn Tomlinson is creating a moment for northern cuisine

    Karyn Tomlinson is creating a moment for northern cuisine
    Oct 2 2026
    This James Beard award-winning Twin Cities chef is leading the way on one of the hottest culinary trends right now. She tells Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Joy Summers about embracing the opportunities of the seasons, whole-animal butchery and her famous apple pie. These things were mentioned in the episode: More about Karyn Tomlinson’s restaurant Myriel: ⁠https://www.myrielmn.com/⁠ Relish on Minnesota PBS: https://minnesotapbs.org/relish More about chef Soliel Ramirez : https://www.crasquirestaurant.com/team-member/about-soleil-ramirez/ More about cook book author Amy Thielen: https://www.amythielen.com/ More about the Cochon555 Contest: https://www.youtube.com/@COCHON555tv Karyn Tomlinson’s win at Cochon555 Contest in 2018: ttps://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-chef-crowned-queen-of-pork-at-prestigious-cochon555-contest/495210191 This conversation was recorded live at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis as part of the North Star Summit. For more food and drink stories, plus a whole lot more, subscribe to the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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    26 min
  • The story behind the scandal surrounding Kaohly Her

    The story behind the scandal surrounding Kaohly Her
    Sep 25 2026
    The St Paul mayor has been accused of sexual harassment and battery by the city’s police chief, Axel Henry. Star Tribune reporters Jeff Day and Josie Albertson-Grove discuss their investigation into Mayor Her’s track record of behavior toward colleagues throughout her career and how it links to her leadership style and increased power.
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    36 min
  • Peggy Flanagan on why she wants to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate

    Peggy Flanagan on why she wants to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate
    Oct 2 2026
    The DFL candidate for U.S. Senate speaks about her upbringing and what she thinks matters most to Minnesotans. This is part of a special series of conversations with candidates from Minnesota running for statewide office in the midterm elections. We have reached out to the GOP candidate in the race, Michele Tafoya, for a similar conversation. Guest Host: Briana Bierschbach, Senior Politics Writer at the Minnesota Star Tribune Guest: Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Peggy Flanagan For more, subscribe to the Hot Dish newsletter from the Minnesota Star Tribune. It brings the latest political news to your inbox on Mondays and Thursdays.
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    37 min
  • The sextortion pandemic in Minnesota

    The sextortion pandemic in Minnesota
    Sep 18 2026
    Over the past few years there has been a 2000% increase in the number of sextortion cases reported to police. These scams have taken millions of dollars and the lives of countless young people. Journalist Chip Scoggins tells the story of one Minnesota family’s experience.
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    26 min
  • Minnesota’s new immigrant detention facility

    Minnesota’s new immigrant detention facility
    Sep 11 2026
    The privately owned prison in Appleton, Minnesota had a troubled past. Now that the U.S Department of Homeland Security has bought it, its future is anything but certain. Journalists Chris Magan and Jeff Hargarten walk us through the history of this prison turned detention facility, and what it means for the town of 1,300 people, whose future is now tied to ever-changing national immigration policy.
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    28 min