Minneapolis politics, slightly ground down

A Minneapolis politics podcast hosted by four-term Ward 2 city council veterans Cam Gordon and Robin Garwood, with longtime activist Jesse Mortenson

A Blue Wave, from the Local Level Up

November 5, 2026

We sat down the day after the election and shared reactions, starting with the victory of Cedrick Frazier in the County Attorney race and several other notable local outcomes. We also took a whack at the implications of state and national elections. Could Jacob Frey be in line for a Senate appointment? What could Governor Klobuchar mean for progressive policy in Minnesota? Did Saint Paul show us a way to finally bleed dry the coffers of the All of Mpls PAC? And more!

Also: a special thank you to all those who were out in the trenches doing campaign work this year! Congratulations!

Recorded 11/4/26.

Alert

Though the massive ICE activity dwindled in the Spring, we still face a determined wannabe-fascist regime. Mill City Hall asks you to plug in and take action:

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Local Election Analysis

Just a couple threads from this week that stuck out as useful references:

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