Lawmakers missed their self-imposed deadline and there's little progress to report, but they did pass a law changing the way adult missing persons reports are handled.
Mary's Page
05/2009
We Shall Remain Excerpt (05/08/09)
On Monday May 11 tpt and most other PBS stations will air the final episode in the American Experience series "We Shall Remain." The topic Monday is the 1973 takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota by members of the American Indian Movement. We have a clip for you.
Big Month at the Guthrie (05/08/09)
Director Joe Dowling stops by to talk about the Tony Kushner festival taking over the Guthrie Theater stages this month.
Did You Know? (05/08/09)
Did you know that state lawmakers spent time this week debating dogs and cocoa beans?
Baby Bottle BPA Ban (05/08/09)
Plastic baby bottles products containing the additive bisphenol-A (BPA) will be banned from sale in Minnesota starting in 2011. Minnesota is the first state in the country to put such a ban in place. Kathleen Schuler with the Institute for Agricultural and Trade Policy explains.
Almanac - May 8, 2009 (05/08/09)
A plastic baby bottle ban, the Guthrie goes Kuschner, a new galaxy is discovered by a Macalester professor, music by Jeremy Messersmith, and some lively politics as the legislative session heads toward a close
A Mother's Day Monologue (05/08/09)
Mom's big day is on Bick Smith's mind this week.
Headlines (05/08/09)
A summary of the week's news.
Baby Bottle BPA Ban (05/08/09)
Plastic baby bottles products containing the additive bisphenol-A (BPA) will be banned from sale in Minnesota starting in 2011. Minnesota is the first state in the country to put such a ban in place. Kathleen Schuler with the Institute for Agricultural and Trade Policy explains.
Did You Know? (05/08/09)
Did you know that state lawmakers spent time this week debating dogs and cocoa beans?
Big Month at the Guthrie (05/08/09)
Director Joe Dowling stops by to talk about the Tony Kushner festival taking over the Guthrie Theater stages this month.
We Shall Remain Excerpt (05/08/09)
On Monday May 11 tpt and most other PBS stations will air the final episode in the American Experience series "We Shall Remain." The topic Monday is the 1973 takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota by members of the American Indian Movement. We have a clip for you.
Jeremy Messersmith Live! (05/08/09)
Some say the Twin Citian's music is reminiscent of 60's pop. Jeremy stops by Studio B to play a tune off his new CD. Messersmith is appearing at the Cedar Cultural Center May 9 at 8 pm.
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away (05/08/09)
Macalester prof John Cannon has discovered a new galaxy. And it's a weird one. Settle in for an astronomy lesson.
Busy Friday at the Capitol (05/08/09)
Lawmakers in St. Paul debate a new tax plan that could change the end game of the session. Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer fills you in on all the details.
This Week's Political Panel (05/08/09)
This week's panel includes first-time guest Denise Cardinal and Mike Hatch on the DFL side and Republicans David Strom and State Senator Dick Day.
The Wrapup (05/08/09)
Two Minnesota history questions (what DID cause the Twins and Brewers to cancel a game this month back in 1976?) and a show-ending tune by Jeremy Messersmith.
Capitol Update - May 7, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 6:23 pm
( categories: Budget | Crime | 05/2009 | Annette Swanson | David Francis | Margaret Anderson Kelliher | Marty Seifert | Tim Pawlenty | Mary's Page )
Capitol Update - May 7, 2009 (05/07/09)
Lawmakers missed their self-imposed deadline and there's little progress to report, but they did pass a law changing the way adult missing persons reports are handled.
How It Happens - Prediction Capsule (05/07/09)
With the end of session upon us, David takes out his crystal ball and makes some bold predictions about what the future holds.
Almanac at the Capitol - May 6, 2009 (05/06/09)
Things have been feistier than normal on the House floor this past week. We hear from the House leaders live in the gallery about where things stand and political cartoonist David Gillette wraps up his series this session with predictions galore.
Headlines (05/06/09)
Mary reviews the happenings of the busy and contentious week at the Capitol.
House Leaders (05/06/09)
House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Minority Leader Marty Seifert sat down with Mary to discuss were the House stands as the session hurtles toward its conclusion.
Found Footage - Jack Kemp (05/06/09)
Jack Kemp died this week of cancer at 73. In the late 80's he ran for President and appeared on Almanac. In this clip from September 25, 1987 Kemp talked about Joe Biden's recent withdrawal from the race due to charges of plagiarism.
How It Happens - Prediction Capsule (05/06/09)
Cartoonist David Gillette has a truckload of predictions in this sessions final installment of How It Happens.
How It Happens - Prediction Capsule (05/06/09)
Cartoonist David Gillette has a truckload of predictions in this sessions final installment of How It Happens.
