Every Friday host Melissa Townsend brings her distinct curiosity and humor to these weekly deep-dive conversations with journalists from the Minnesota Star Tribune. Together they dig into interesting and important local stories that matter to Minnesota and beyond. It’s what the Minnesota Star Tribune does best. Available Fridays at 4:30 A.M. Central.
Amy Klobuchar on why she wants to be Minnesota’s next governor
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
5 Oct 2026
Lisa Demuth on why she wants to be Minnesota’s next governor
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
2 Oct 2026
Karyn Tomlinson is creating a moment for northern cuisine
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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