Our Dynamic Poli Sci Duo (11/06/09)
David Schultz of Hamline University and Dan Hofrenning of St. Olaf each teaches political science. We pick their brains about the the big political news of this election week.
It's the latest of our series of reports about the Red Bull Unit of the Minnesota National Guard. Producer Luke Heikkila recently returned from Iraq. One of the soldiers he met up with there was Chaplain's Assistant Jonathan Groeneweg. This is his story.
A new task force report released Friday challenges Minnesota to improve statewide high speed broadband access. Rick King heads up the group that created the report and is our guest.
Jim Ragsdale offers serious thoughts about the shootings at Fort Hood.
Governor Pawlenty says he wants to blend public and private money when building state roads. Is that a good idea? We have a debate with Sean Kershaw from the Citizens League, Dane Smith from the group Growth and Justice and limited-government advocate David Strom.
Non-Partisan Blogs & New Media News
- Republicans see opportunity, Democrats see tough environment heading into 2010
- Debate under way on historic health overhaul legislation in House of Representatives
- Obama praises diversity in military, lauds those who ended gunfire during Fort Hood rampage
- Obama health care plan moves toward decisive debate in House; GOP united in opposition
- Obama heads to Capitol on Saturday to meet with Democrats as House vote on health care looms
- Metro Gang Strike Force comments sought
Two Minnesota Senate committees will be holding "listening sessions" in the community about the Metro ... - U, Met Council negotiations over light rail hit stumbling block
Negotiations between the University of Minnesota and Central Corridor light-rail-line officials stumbled ... - Board rules both Twin Cities mayors were running for governor
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman were, in fact, candidates for governor ... - Needy GAMC patients to get coverage under MinnesotaCare, state decides
Aiming to ensure health care coverage for thousands of often homeless and chronically ill Minnesotans, ... - Vikings fans unite for new stadium
A new Minnesota Vikings fan group has sprung up to push Minnesota lawmakers to consider stadium legislation....











