by Chelsea Thompson | Nov 5, 2026 | Public Affairs
Well we survived a very wild 2026 election. In Minnesota, and across the country, a Blue Wave swept out incumbents and Republican control, bringing in new Democrat majorities. This was a significant rebuke of President Trump’s policies, the War in Iran, and arguably...
by Chelsea Thompson | Sep 28, 2026 | Public Affairs
I’ve worked in public affairs and politics for longer than I care to admit, and a lot of work in politics is instinct driven. What will motivate voters to go to the polls? What issues will move a lawmaker in their district? What relationships and outside forces have...
by Chelsea Thompson | Jul 15, 2026 | Public Affairs, Public Relations
Summertime means long, sunny days, lots of vacation time, and clients seeming to be MIA for months on end. But before you know it, fall will be here. The Tuesday after Labor Day always seems to kick everyone back into high gear, and before you know it, all those MIA...
by Chelsea Thompson | Jun 1, 2026 | Politics, Public Affairs
Why does everything in Minnesota seem to be unprecedented? Numerous local happenings have dominated international headlines over the past two years, bleeding back into state level politics. For politicos watching the Minnesota legislature and trying to decipher what...
by Chelsea Thompson | Apr 27, 2026 | Public Affairs
My dream job since high school? Head of public relations for the New England Patriots, combining my love of communications with my love for my favorite football team. But after the last few weeks of watching the Mike Vrabel affair scandal unfold, I can tell you that...
