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02/2008
An Outsider's View of Government - House vs. Senate (01/06/09)
The two chambers are as different as a pitcher of beer and a cup of tea you have to drink with your pinky out, says David in the fifth chapter of An Outsider's Essay on State Government.
Wellstone Arrest (06/10/08)
The early 1980s in Minnesota were noted for a simmering farm crisis. In 1984 a KTCA crew prepared a report for the MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour on farm foreclosures in Stearns County. A group of activists there was challenging local bankers. The report featured a young protestor who would go on to be a national political figure. In this his first national TV coverage, Carleton College professor Paul Wellstone caused quite a stir.
Making Presidents: Chapter 1 (06/03/08)
When the Republican National Convention rolls into town, David hopes Minnesotans subvert the routine — but not for any partisan reasons.
Minnesota's Twin Peaks? (06/03/08)
The 1990 election will be long remembered for its antics. Often best remembered today by the upset senate win of Paul Wellstone, the election also featured a governor's race that can only be termed bizarre. Just two weeks before the election, republican nominee Jon Grunseth faced accusations that he had gone swimming nude with teenage girls. The political swirl that resulted made Almanac staffers think of the hit TV show at the time "Twin Peaks." Take a look.
The Great Tax Debate (03/18/08)
David has a song in his heart ... and puppets in his hands ... all to demonstrate why tax debates make for political theater at its best.
The Wrapup (02/29/08)
What happened to the Northrop Auditorium curtain back in February of 1966? Hear the answer ... viewer comments ... and show-ending music from local bluegrass star Becky Schlegel.
Comic Books and More Comic Books (02/29/08)
John Borger has collected comics his whole life, amassing a collection of more than one hundred thousand. His decision to donate them to the U of M is the subject of an upcoming story in MinnPost.com. John Borger joins us, as does his wife Judy (the writer of the MinnPost article).
Flu Shots for Children (02/29/08)
The CDC now says that all school-age children in America should receive annual flu shots. Patsy Stinchfield is a member of the CDC Advisory Committee that came up with the recommendation.
Did You Know? (02/29/08)
Did you know that Governor Pawlenty had a little fun at the expense of MPR this week?
Weather with Paul (02/29/08)
Paul Douglas stops by for his monthly weather chat. He looks back at the winter and ahead to warmer weather. And Paul always brings tape with groovy graphics.
