In today’s edition … Minnesota politicians weigh Senate and gubernatorial runs … but first … Ken Martin is making his first major trip today as the new chair of the Democratic National Committee — and the symbolism couldn’t be clearer.

In a recent memo, Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin outlined plans to revive the party's pro-union roots to take on Republicans.

Supporters and volunteers of DNC chair candidate Ken Martin cheer outside of the ballroom in the hours prior to the votes for positions at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Minnesotan will face a deflated base and an emboldened Trump—but adds “We’re taking the gloves off.”