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Almanac - June 30, 2006 (06/30/06)

A Monologue (06/30/06)

Dominic Papatola has been thinking. Find out what he's come up with.

Firework Safety (06/30/06)

This is the big weekend for legal and illegal firework displays this week. And state safety officials are worried about the growing number of injuries here.

Cash for College Students (06/30/06)

Governor Pawlenty proposes free college tuition at state public universities for Minnesotans who finish in the top quarter of their high school class. We bring you a debate.

McKnight Artist of the Year (06/30/06)

Actor-Director Lou Bellamy of St. Paul's Penumbra Theatre won the McKnight honor — and cash prize — this week. Lou joins us live to reflect on his thirty years at a renowned community theater.

Wild Isle Royale (06/30/06)

It's off the coast of Minnesota's North Shore and it's home to a unique population of wolves and moose. Our Mary Lahammer went to Isle Royale this week to learn more about landmark research being done by a Minnesotan.

Amelia and Frank (06/30/06)

Amelia Santaniello and Frank Vascellaro started sitting next to each other on the WCCO TV news set Thursday night. Now they are sitting next to Cathy and Eric on the Almanac couch. We talk to them about the challenges of their new assignment.

It's Not Easy Being Green (06/30/06)

Minnesota's Green Party lost its status as a major political party in our state after the last election. Meet two candidates who want to change that status this November: Green Party gubernatorial candidate Ken Pentel and Green U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Cavlan.

The Wrapup (06/30/06)

Jean du Rand ... who was she? Then we end the show with a tune by the late, great Dave Ray.

The Wrapup (06/23/06)

Last week's Index File question was extremely popular ... find out why. This week we have another Minnesota history question for you ... and we play for you a bit of music from the tpt vault ... a jazz classic performance from the late Jack McDuff.

Independence-Minded Candidates for Guv (06/23/06)

Peter Hutchinson and Pam Ellison are vying for the gubernatorial endorsement of the Independence Party of Minnesota. They debate on the eve of their party's convention.

Judges to Campaign for Office (06/23/06)

Attorney Greg Wersal talks about his recent legal case that successfully challenged Minnesota law related to political campaigns for judges.

Future of the Central Corridor (06/23/06)

Met Council Chairman Peter Bell discusses the upcoming decision related to transit in the Central Corridor between Mpls. and St. Paul.

Lake Superior Poet (06/23/06)

Mary Lahammer is starting a series of reports from up north. Her first stop is at Split Rock Lighthouse where she chatted with poet James Armstrong, the author of the book Blue Lash.

Sports with Fitzy (06/23/06)

Larry Fitzgerald stops by for his monthly chat about things athletic.

Taxing the Rich (06/23/06)

A group of Minnesotans took out a full-page ad in Thursday's Star Tribune saying it supports increasing taxes on the wealthy. Joel Kramer with the group Growth and Justice (the group sponsoring the ad) squares off with someone with an opposing view.

Can You Pay Less for Prescriptions? (06/23/06)

MN Human Services Commissioner Kevin Goodno discusses Minnesotarxconnect.com — the state's online resource aimed at providing consumer information to assist people in making informed decisions about their prescription medications.

The Monologue (06/23/06)

Dr. Mark DePaolis' take on the world.

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