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Almanac - August 10, 2007 (08/10/07)

The Monologue (08/10/07)

Bick Smith notes the hardiness of Minnesotans in the face of tragedy.

35W Bridge Update (08/10/07)

Bob McFarlin from the Minnesota Department of Transportation stops by to bring us the latest on the 35W bridge and plans to rebuild.

Legislative Leaders (08/10/07)

Will there be a pre-agreement for a special session to raise the gas tax?

The 1987 Twins! (08/10/07)

They were a team of destiny. Twenty years ago the Twins gave Minnesotans their first World Series Championship. Tom Kelly was the rookie manager of that team and he stops by to reminisce with us.

A Bit of Northfield History (08/10/07)

Mary Lahammer gives us another sneak peek at the Northfield Hands-On History program. This week ... the history of St. Olaf.

The Political Panel (08/10/07)

The politics of rebuilding a bridge in the wake of tragedy brings politicians together. At least here in Minnesota. Republicans Fritz Knaak and David Strom join DFLers Wy Spano and Ember Reichgott Junge on the old Almanac couch to take a look back at the week.

The Wrapup (08/10/07)

Our final 50th anniversary Index File answer ... this week's musical question ... and some good Irish music from the archives to send you on your way.

Farm Chat with JFK (08/08/07)

In 1960, presidential candidate John F. Kennedy sat down with Governor Orville Freeman and Senator Hubert H. Humphrey in the KTCA studios to film this political spot. Freeman later served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

 

tpt 50th Treasures (08/03/07)

We talk about the fun block of historic programming that tpt will air for its anniversary. It's a great lineup.

The Big Garnett Trade (08/03/07)

Remember when THIS was going to be the big story of the week? Larry Fitzgerald touches on the KG swap ... the Castillo trade ... and the Vikes pre-season.

Republican National Committee (08/03/07)

The group has been meeting in the Twin Cities this week in prep for next year's national convention. RNC member Brian Sullivan stops by.

tpt Heavyweights (08/03/07)

This weekend Twin Cities Public Television celebrates its 50th anniversary. We sit down and chat about the past and future of public broadcasting with the current General Manager and two former ones. Bill Kobin, Dick Moore and Jim Pagliarini are our guests.

Mr. McFeely in the tpt Neighborhood (08/03/07)

Mr. Speedy Delivery from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is in town to help Channel 2 celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Senator Coleman and Representative Oberstar (08/03/07)

Norm Coleman and Jim Oberstar talk to us live from Washington, DC, about federal funding for a new bridge.

The Transportation Battle (08/03/07)

Struggles with transportation funding tie up our state legislature each year. Even if we get much more aggressive with fixing our state's infrastructure problems, can the funding be found? We hear from two of the keenest transportation minds at the Capitol: DFL Senator Steve Murphy and GOP Rep. Mary Liz Holberg.

The Big Picture (08/03/07)

How will the 35W bridge collapse change our transportation and work patterns, and for how long? We gather a group together to do some big-picture thinking.

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