Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Sen. Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller need to become best friends. At least that's what former Gov. Al Quie says and his former foe-turned-friend former Sen. Majority Leader Roger Moe agrees. I sat down for a deep and insightful hour with Gov. Quie. The 84-year-old had a remarkable idea: the stalemate at the state capitol would cease if two key players gave up their baggage and distrust and forged a friendship. I know that sounds impossible. Quie says it can be done. He did it. The Republican governor also said it's essentially Gov. Pawlenty's responsibility to "forgive and forget" — he said regaining trust is like "reconciliation." The deeply religious man often uses such spiritual references. He has committed much of his life to prison ministries while staying very active in political issues like early childhood education and impartiality in judges. I was stunned how compelling he was at 84. Quie said he has 84 years worth of experiences and mistakes to draw on. When I asked him if he's told Gov. Pawlenty his thoughts, he said yes. It's a fascinating interview. See some of it tonight on Almanac.
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12/2007
Yellow Ribbon Campaign Going National? (12/14/07)
The U.S. House of Reps passed a Defense Bill this week that would extend Minnesota's innovative National Guard "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" campaign nationwide. Find out more from Col. Kevin Gerdes.
Stalemate Solution
The Wrapup (12/14/07)
We have two Minnesota history questions, including this week's (who was May Walker Ollie Homestead?). We then end the show with a rare 1962 holiday music clip from the KTCA program Christmas in Tyrol, starring the Madrigal Singers of the College of St. Thomas.
A Minneapolis Schools Action Plan (12/14/07)
This week the Minneapolis School board approved a district-wide strategic plan, the first such plan for the district in decades. Joining us in the studio are Schools Superintendent Bill Green and School Board Chair Pam Costain.
Leatherheads (12/14/07)
That's the name of a new book written about the Duluth Eskimos NFL football team. We meet up with Duluth News Tribune columnist Chuck Frederick, who is the book's author.
Steroids in Baseball (12/14/07)
That's one of the topics on our list of things to chat about with Larry Fitzgerald, Sr. He makes monthly visits to Almanac to discuss sports.
Quie's Idea (12/14/07)
Former Governor Al Quie says he knows a way to reduce partisanship at the State Capitol. Our Mary Lahammer explains.
Austin Pork Workers (12/14/07)
A dozen workers at Quality Pork in Austin have developed mysterious medical problems. We check in with State Epidemiologist Ruth Lynfield.
Duluth Mayor Don Ness (12/14/07)
Late Thursday the City of Duluth ratified a contract with its largest public employee union. Duluth Mayor-elect Don Ness talks about the union vote and other city issues.
The Weekly Monologue (12/14/07)
It's Dominic Papatola's turn. He compares holiday gift shopping to shopping for a presidential candidate.
