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The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:04 -0600

Our sports history questions continue and we have a splendid show-ending video from 1980 by the Lamont Cranston Band.

A Panel of Former Lawmakers

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:30 -0600

This week's show-ending panel ponders the big issues of the week. Republicans Fritz Knaak and Dan Dorman square off with Democrats Wes Skoglund and Dee Long.

A Thanksgiving Recipe with Franni Franken

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:33 -0600

Franni Franken provides her own holiday recipe. Tune in and see which Franken recipe you prefer. Yes, it's all about competition. :>)

GAMC

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:46 -0600

Our state's General Assistance Medical program is scheduled to go away early next year. This week we start a three part series exploring state medical services to our Minnesota's poorest residents. Mary Lahammer starts off the series with some background on how we got to where we are.

Unemployment Rises in Minnesota

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:12:28 -0600

But wait, employment went up too. We find out more by chatting with Dan McElroy, Minnesota's head of Employment and Economic Development.

A Thanksgiving Recipe with Al Franken

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:30 -0600

Al Franken joins Mary Lahammer in studio to cook up a holiday recipe. To find the recipe just click on the Recipe link on the left side of the Almanac web page.

Congressman Oberstar

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:47 -0600

Eighth District Congressman James Oberstar is an important player in the health care reform debate in Washington. We'll talk about that and transportation issues with the senior member of Minnesota's Washington delegation.

The Tom Petters Trial

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:57 -0600

Testimony ended this week in the biggest federal trial around these parts in a long time. We get the thoughts of Don Lewis, former federal prosecutor who is now the Dean of Hamline Law School.

An Illustrated Essay

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:38 -0600

David Gillette is going to Denmark next month to the global gathering on climate change. He gives us all a preview.

Almanac - November 20, 2009

tptadmin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:11 -0600