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08/05/08
by Mary Lahammer
U.S. Senate candidates U.S. Senate candidates Al Franken, Norm Coleman, Dean Barkley and Steve Williams debated outside of Redwood Falls. Energy was the top topic. Discluded candidates Priscilla Lord Faris, Jack Uldrich and Ole Savior are here standing by in protest.
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Priscilla Lord Faris (07/18/08)

Meet a DFLer from a famed family who is running against Al Franken in the September primary.

Jesse Ventura One-on-One (05/16/08)

The former governor sat down with just one local TV reporter this week and it was Almanac's Mary Lahammer. The interview was classic Ventura.

6th District DFL Debate (04/25/08)

The two Democrats who want to unseat Congresswoman Michele Bachmann debate live in our studio in advance of this weekend's nominating convention. Elwyn Tinklenberg and Bob Olson join Cathy and Eric on the couch.

McCollum-Pawlenty Tussle

03/12/08
by Mary Lahammer
This rift between Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Governor Tim Pawlenty on Central Corridor funding is getting interesting. A McCollum staffer just stopped by the State Capitol Press Room to distribute some background information. Their press release says "Pawlenty Administration Seeks $165,000,000 in 'Pork' While Decrying 'Pork'." McCollum says "Minnesotans deserve straight talk from Governor Pawlenty about his misleading position on Congressional earmarks."
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Congressional Tussle Over Funding the New 35W Bridge (11/16/07)

U.S. House members John Kline and Tim Walz took different sides on a big House bill that would fund — among other things — the final construction costs of the new 35W Bridge in Minneapolis. They join us live to explain their positions.

A Political Science Panel (10/19/07)

Get ready for political advertising over the holidays as Iowa moves its presidential caucuses to January 3. Yes, you read that date right. A group of noted political scientists chat about the hurdling-towards-us 2008 presidential race. Larry Jacobs of the U's Humphrey Institute, Steve Schier of Carleton College and Guy Charles from the U of M Law School sit down on the couch.

Tinklenberg Press Conference

10/01/07
by Mary Lahammer
Elwyn Tinklenberg just announced his candidacy for the 6th Congressional District seat held by Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. His press conference was full of interesting and seemingly contradictary elements, yet it was a well-done and carefully orchestrated event.
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America's Future in Iraq (09/14/07)

Minnesota Congressmen John Kline and Tim Walz debate the course of action for American troops in Iraq.

The First U.S. Senate Debate Live in Studio! (08/24/07)

The three leading DFL candidates for Senate join us live on Almanac for a free-wheeling conversation. Mike Ciresi, Al Franken and Jim Cohen face questioning by Cathy and Eric.

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