Advertise on podcast: Garage Logic

Mischke takes a trip down to Nashville to dig up old stories and fading memories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hope we are wrong but a very bleak future awaits the state of Minnesota after Election Day 2026 More than 2.8 million Minnesotans voted in the midterm election, a record number for a non-presidential year, according to data from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. The results were historic in several regards but also have the potential to bring sweeping changes throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and the U.S. at large. Voters cast their ballots in Minnesota’s general election Tuesday. This is who won major statewide races, including governor and Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat and control of the Minnesota Legislature. Most races have been called as of Wednesday morning, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar winning the race for Minnesota governor. However, the race in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District between Democrat Jake Johnson and Republican Brad Finstad remains too close to call. Find the latest election results below.  As of Wednesday morning, the race between Democrat Jake Johnson and Republican Brad Finstad remains too close to call, with Johnson holding a narrow 324-vote lead. Minnesota's First Congressional District includes nearly all of southern Minnesota, including all or part of Blue Earth, Brown, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Jackson, Martin, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Rice, Rock, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan and Winona counties. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emailers tell the mayor that he is committing the same mistake with Amy that he committed with Walz. Somali activists fall short on their payments for the old Gale mansion in Minneapolis. Patrick Reusse with his weekly sports report. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Zack Stephenson talks taxes and fraud as DFL prepares to take House majority A nonprofit paid millions for a historic mansion in Minneapolis. Now it’s in foreclosure. U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate slips to 4.1% See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The mayor decides he is placing his hope in Amy Klobuchar to solve the problems that have caused so much financial ruin in Minnesota. New Legislator in St Cloud has run a Somalian daycare center with quite a shady reputation. City hall in Minneapolis needs a new flagpole that will cost $700 thousand. Don't they have a guy? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Klobuchar is heading to the governor’s office — here’s what she plans to do Spring Lake Park mayoral race ends in tie, winner could be decided by coin flip Postal employee shot 2 coworkers at an Iowa post office before being captured, police say See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The switch to Standard Time has Mischke musing, as "Fall Back" brings the Falls back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Post election discussions include amazement, bewilderment, familiar names and a prediction. If we woke up thinking we were out of the woods, we are not only not out of the woods, but have not even entered the woods. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: How did your neighbors vote? County-by-county election results from Minnesota, Wisconsin midterms Jake Johnson declares victory in Minnesota’s 1st District race against Brad Finstad; recount likely Midterm elections live updates: Trump defends Iran war after voters give Democrats control of Congress See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Step up to the counter for a strong cup of curmudgeon with an extra shot of analysis. Kenny Olson and Jay Kolls sit down with Velocity Public Affairs co-founders Mike Zipko and Patrick Connolly to unpack the 2026 election results. Zipko and Connolly bring the public-affairs and political-operative view to the table: what the numbers actually say, who is already floating names for Klobuchar’s vacancy, how Flanagan’s win reshapes the DFL, and what all of this means for Minnesota politics once the confetti settles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a life long resident of Minnesota it is becoming increasingly difficult to try and stay positive. Nearly 1 million Minnesotans cast absentee or mail ballots before Election Day, the most ever before an election in a non-presidential year, the secretary of state's office said. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, local election officials had accepted 983,558 ballots. Of those, 699,815 were cast in person and 283,743 were returned by mail. Absentee ballots arriving Tuesday are expected to push the total past 1 million. Rain did not deter voters Tuesday, with a steady turnout at Alice Smith Elementary in Hopkins at midday. Secretary of State Steve Simon cast his ballot in Hopkins on Tuesday morning with his family. Simon told WCCO his main goals are high turnout and low drama. "I have every expectation that we're going to deliver an election that is secure," Simon said. In Minneapolis, about a dozen people were in line outside Lake Harriet Methodist Church before polls opened. One voter said there may never have been a more important election than this one, and that many people feel they can't make a difference. "But you really can," the voter said. Polling places are open until 8 p.m., and anyone in line by then can still vote. Every voter is assigned to a specific polling place, which can be found at mnvotes.gov/pollfinder. A sample ballot is available there, too. Voters who are not registered can sign up at their polling place, but they need proof of residence, such as a driver's license or a TV bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listener points out that Walz might have blown it by not buying a prison for $78 million that the Feds paid nearly $500 million for. Karl Bushby walked around the world. Essentially, the guy abandoned his family, including a grandchild he didn't know existed, and spent 28 years on his journey before returning to Mom's open arms. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Nearly 1 million Minnesotans voted before Election Day Number of arrests unclear in BCA’s strategy to combat gang violence Trump says U.S. is cutting off aid to Israel by end of the year See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We just can't seem to get our QB situations right in this town!! Vikes lose their first game of the season. Gophers lose a heart breaker in Indiana. The wild are red hot. Reusse successfully changes the time on his kitchen clock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

in what rivals Minnesota fraud, the Trump administration just paid $495 million for a prison in Appleton Mn that was offered to the state for $75 million. University of San Francisco struck by colonialism. The Don must go. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Department of Justice to send election monitors to Minnesota Fight at St. Paul Union Depot sparks evacuation Evidence indicates parts of jet broke off before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ferg's, a popular St. Petersburg sports bar near Tropicana Field, rolled out far more barrels of beer than expected as the many visitors wearing blue and gold apparently consumed a month's supply of beer Monday, Oct. 26. Talk about being thirsty for a ring. Why has Governor Walz not been seen publicly campaigning for other DFL candidates in Minnesota? The Halloween do's and mostly don'ts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mischke spends the hour with John A. Jenkins, author of "Summer of '71: Five Months That Changed America."  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Royal Sonesta hotel selling for 93% less than it did 8 years ago can't be good for downtown Minneapolis. The crew is a little out of sorts on the Friday before Halloween. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Patrick Reusse with his weekly sports report. Heard On The Show: Charlotte hotel investor buys downtown Minneapolis Royal Sonesta for 93% discount See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New York Knicks have faced criticism after sending employees an email promising complimentary NBA championship rings that turned out to be a cybersecurity exercise. Staff members who accepted the invitation were reportedly required to complete cybersecurity training instead of receiving jewellery commemorating the franchise's historic victory. The incident involved workers at Madison Square Garden, where expectations of receiving championship memorabilia had already grown following the team's successful season. The deceptive message circulated in late September, offering recipients personalized jewellery supposedly manufactured by the same company responsible for producing players' rings. Employees could select between two advertised designs, Championship Gold and Garden Classic, before following a link to register their preferred choice. However, the invitation was actually part of an internal security assessment intended to identify workers susceptible to fraudulent messages and credential theft. Those who followed the instructions were reportedly assigned compulsory cybersecurity lessons, although the organization has not disclosed how many employees were affected. Joe Vardon, a senior NBA journalist at The Athletic, reported that several individuals familiar with the situation verified the exercise's purpose. The report also raised questions about whether the invitation contained recognizable warning signs that might have helped employees identify the deception. Such exercises commonly use suspicious addresses or misleading website links, although the specific indicators included in this particular message remain unknown. The controversy followed the Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973, making the promised jewellery particularly significant for employees celebrating the achievement. Receiving commemorative jewellery was also a reasonable expectation because NBA organizations commonly distribute less expensive versions to personnel outside their playing squads. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.