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Almanac - July 28, 2006 (07/28/06)

The Monologue (07/28/06)

It's Dominic Papatola's turn at it. He's been thinking about the week's big political news.

Meth Steps (07/28/06)

The Governor has announced a new concerted effort aimed at combating Meth in our state.

It's a Bloggers World (12/22/06)

How have blogs changed Minnesota's political world? We here from two bloggers who talk about their craft. Michael Brodkorb and Chuck Olsen are our guests.

Hidden Lake Minnetonka (07/28/06)

When European settlers arrived in Minnesota it took them years to find out about Lake Minnetonka. Why were Native Americans so protective of the lake? That's one of the stories you learn as Mary Lahammer starts her Almanac: Hands-On History tour of Lake Minnetonka.

Attorney General Candidate (07/28/06)

Jeff Johnson is a Republican who wants to be your next Attorney General.

Hot! Hot! Hot! (07/28/06)

As this near-record blazing July nears a close, Paul Douglas stops by with all the steamy details.

Airline Check-In (07/28/06)

Changes in union structure at Northwest Airlines ... new ownership at Sun Country ... and every liner in the sky hurting from high fuel costs. We hear from several labor/management experts about what the shaky bottom line means.

The Wrapup (07/28/06)

Minnesota history ... Minnesota music. We got it each week in this section of the show.

The Wrapup (07/21/06)

Two history questions ... your viewer comments ... and another tune from our Finnish Accordion player.

The Political Panel (07/21/06)

The Attorney General race certainly turned interesting this week. That's one of the topics with this week's version of the political panel: DFLers Wy Spano and Mary Jo McGuire and Republicans Sarah Janecek and Andy Brehm.

James J. Hill (07/21/06)

We a show a clip from a tpt documentary about the legendary railroad entrepreneur from St. Paul.

More Summer Grilling (07/21/06)

This time it's chicken satay with peanut sauce.

Isle Royale Redux (07/21/06)

Mary Lahammer brings us the final edition in a series of reports about the remarkable Isle Royale.

Live Accordion Music (07/21/06)

Kip Peltoniemi is a Finnish button accordion players from the Iron Range. He'll be performing at the Two Harbors Folk Fest this weekend, but first he'll play for us here in Studio B.

The DFL Race for Attorney General (07/21/06)

When the week started there was one candidate ... at midweek five ... now at week's end there are three DFLers who will face off in the September Primary AG race. We invited all three to join us ... Steve Kelley and Lori Swanson said yes.

Mid-Summer Grilling Tips (07/21/06)

Have you lost your zest for backyard grilling? Need some help? Karl Benson from Cooks on Crocus Hill stops by with some handy grilling hints and recipes.

Where's There's Smoke... (07/21/06)

...there's fire. We look at the massive fire taking place now in the BWCA. Our guest is Lee Freelich from the U of M.

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