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Almanac: At the Capitol
Almanac: At the Capitol - January 7, 2009 (01/07/09)
Political reporter Mary Lahammer reports on the opening of the legislative session and the Senate race. Minnesota's budget difficulites are the centerpiece of Mary's discussion with Capitol reporters Rachel Stassen-Berg and Don Davis. David Gillete gives an overview of what happened in last fall's state elections.
Headlines (01/07/09)
Mary gives an overview of this week's news from the Capitol and the latest on the Senate recount.
Capitol Press Corps Session Preview (01/07/09)
Don Davis and Rachel Stassen-Berger sit down with Mary to preview the upcoming legislative session.
How It Happens (01/07/09)
David Gillette talks about the fallout from the recent election in the first installment of How It Happens for this legislative session.
Almanac -December 12, 2008 (12/12/08)
The Monologue (12/12/08)
Dominic Papatola wants to introduce a new word into your vocabulary.
Canvassing Board Meeting (12/12/08)
On Friday the state canvassing board asked counties to count their improperly rejected absentee ballots. The Coleman campaign will ask the State Supreme Court to weigh in. We bring you Friday's developments.
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie (12/12/08)
Mark Ritchie joins us live with his take on today's proceedings and then he previews next week's board meetings.
Minnesota National Guard Deployment (12/12/08)
It was announced this week more than one thousand state guard troops will leave early next year for Iraq. The assignment is an unusual one as we learn from Major General Richard Nash.
The Weather Outside Is... (12/12/08)
... whatever Paul Douglas says it is. Paul is back for his every-month-or-so Almanac visit. Paul works these days at his firm Weather Nation.
Sherwin Linton (12/12/08)
He's a country music legend in these parts. And he's written a new holiday tune: "A Global Warming Christmas." This is the live television premiere of the tune.
Fritz (12/12/08)
It's a new documentary on the life and times of Walter Mondale. Filmmaker Melody Gilbert's work will be shown on tpt-2 Wednesday December 17 at 7 pm. Here's an excerpt.
The Political Scientist Panel (12/12/08)
With the recount and the mess in Illinois there's plenty to talk about this week. Larry Jacobs, David Schultz, Stacey Hunter Hecht and Guy Charles are our guests.
The Wrapup (12/12/08)
Two excellent Minnesota history questions and J.G. Preston's Blue Xmas. They come from all around to hear it.
Funny Highlights (05/21/08)
An annual tradition, we close out the show with a look at the session's lighter moments, including the funny things lawmakers say and do when end-of-session sleep deprivation sets in.
Press Reviews (05/21/08)
Mary and two Capitol colleagues — Tom Scheck from Minnesota Public Radio and Brian Bakst of the Associated Press — discuss the big, and not so big, accomplishments of Session 2008.
Headlines (05/21/08)
The lawfirm hired for an independent study of the 35W bridge collapse reported its findings to legislators today, citing a number of failures.
Almanac: At the Capitol - May 21, 2008 (05/21/08)
Headlines (05/21/08)
The lawfirm hired for an independent study of the 35W bridge collapse reported its findings to legislators today, citing a number of failures.
Press Reviews (05/21/08)
Mary and two Capitol colleagues — Tom Scheck from Minnesota Public Radio and Brian Bakst of the Associated Press — discuss the big, and not so big, accomplishments of Session 2008.
Funny Highlights (05/21/08)
An annual tradition, we close out the show with a look at the session's lighter moments, including the funny things lawmakers say and do when end-of-session sleep deprivation sets in.
Dennis Ozment (05/14/08)
After 12 terms in the House, the Republican from Rosemont is stepping down. Ozment joins Mary live in the House Gallery for a look back ... and ahead.
House Leaders (05/14/08)
Only four days remain for lawmakers to pass bills this session. Mary checks in on the negotiations with DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Republican Minority Leader Marty Seifert.
Headlines (05/14/08)
Finding property tax relief that pleases everyone remains the biggest outstanding issue, funding for the Mall of America expansion is in question and vandals strike the Capitol today, defacing three gubernatorial portraits.
Almanac: At the Capitol - May 14, 2008 (05/14/08)
Headlines (05/14/08)
Finding property tax relief that pleases everyone remains the biggest outstanding issue, funding for the Mall of America expansion is in question and vandals strike the Capitol today, defacing three gubernatorial portraits.
House Leaders (05/14/08)
Only four days remain for lawmakers to pass bills this session. Mary checks in on the negotiations with DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Republican Minority Leader Marty Seifert.
Dennis Ozment (05/14/08)
After 12 terms in the House, the Republican from Rosemont is stepping down. Ozment joins Mary live in the House Gallery for a look back ... and ahead.
