by Chelsea Thompson | Sep 17, 2025 | Politics, Public Affairs
What does it mean to work in politics in the midst of growing and dangerous political violence? It’s a question I am sure many of us are asking ourselves after the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. It feels like just yesterday (and yet only a few months ago) that...
by Chelsea Thompson | Aug 4, 2025 | Politics, Public Affairs
I’ve worked in Minnesota politics for nearly twenty years, and the number of special elections being called at the legislature this year is even giving me whiplash. I can’t imagine how the average outside spectator keeps up. Minnesota is tying a record this year for...
by Chelsea Thompson | Jun 17, 2025 | K2 News
Last week, I joined the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce for their annual fly-in in Washington, D.C. We spoke to our congressional delegation about reconciliation, efforts to support businesses, and asked questions about how their work was supporting our clients’...
by Chelsea Thompson | Jun 14, 2025 | Politics, Public Affairs
On June 9, the Minnesota Legislature wrapped up their work for the year in a one-day special session, and it felt like lawmakers went out on a bit of a whimper after all the drama that got us here. If you recall, the session started with a tied House, a House DFL...
by Chelsea Thompson | Apr 10, 2025 | Politics, Public Affairs
Minnesota likes to be different. We think we’re better, smarter, and prefer to do things our own way. While that can be a good thing, it can also create real shockwaves in the public affairs arena. From local policies being advanced by city and county elected...
