Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky! This week, hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb discuss the recent update on Operation Metro Surge, noting a partial drawdown of 700 officers statewide and the introduction of body-worn cameras for ICE agents in Minneapolis.

Switching gears, they break down the 2026 precinct caucuses for both parties and analyze the gubernatorial straw poll results. The episode highlights Senator Amy Klobuchar’s entry into the Minnesota Governor’s race, touching on new polling numbers and campaign strategy.

Finally, Becky and Michael examine the race for the open U.S. Senate seat left by Tina Smith, discussing the key candidates and the dynamics within the Democratic Party.

Tune in for an insightful conversation about Minnesota’s political landscape!

* 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

* 00:55 Operation Metro Surge Update

* 03:25 Caucus Night Turnout and Straw Poll Results

* 07:59 Republican Gubernatorial Race Analysis

* 18:10 Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Entry into the Governor’s Race

* 30:26 Governor Race Dynamics

* 31:25 Poll Analysis: Klobuchar vs. Republicans

* 33:54 Klobuchar’s Political Strength

* 39:06 DFL Senate Race: Craig vs Flanagan

* 48:38 Michelle Tafoya announces run for U.S. Senate

* 52:59 NRSC Poll Insights

* 57:54 Trump Endorsement Speculations

* 01:00:25 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week!

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