03/2007

Classic Campaign Commercials

tptadmin — Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:06:56 -0600

Here's your chance to enter a time tunnel and revisit campaign ads for Governor from 1994 and 1998. Included in the mix is John Marty's "That Darned Arne" spot and two famous Jesse Ventura ads. And yes, Ventura's famed "The Thinker" spot is included in the clips.

Arne Carlson Tussles with Child

tptadmin — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:02:03 -0500

You got to admit it's not everyday when a child accuses a governor of "messing with his face." But that's what happened back in 1997 when Governor Arne Carlson visited a Twin Cities daycare center. The Governor's playful pat on the head was misinterpreted by a tyke and it resulted in a very humorous exchange. Kudos to then-Almanac political reporter Mike Mulcahy for having fun with it all. This clip originally aired on Almanac on February 28, 1997.

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:16:44 -0500

What native Minnesotan made world news in 2003? After learning this week's Index File question, hear the show-ending tune by the group Hedingarna.

Da Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:15:59 -0500

The political panel is back. DFLers Blois Olson and Jane Ranum match wits against Republicans Sarah Janecek and Brian Sullivan. Taxes dominate the discussion.

Ground Water Problems

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:14:32 -0500

Many communities in the East Metro are dealing with water supplies contaminated by 3M chemicals. We hear from the two leading state officials monitoring this situation: Brad Moore is head of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ... John Stine is with the Minnesota Department of Health.

Live Music!

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:13:22 -0500

We play you a tune from the French opera "Lakme" being performed at the Ordway Center. Joining us are Nili Riemer (Lakme), Andrea Coleman (Mallika) and Bryan Lemke on piano. This is a collaboration between the Minnesota Opera and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

Sports with Fitzy

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:10:47 -0500

Larry Fitzgerald chats up Tubby Smith, and discusses the Twins and the Wild among other topics.

Senate Leaders Speak

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:09:51 -0500

We talk taxes, transportation and education with Assistant Senate Majority Leader Tarryl Clark and Senate Minority Leader Dave Senjem.

A Near Billion Dollar Tax Hike?

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:08:53 -0500

That's what DFL Senators have in mind. Our Mary Lahammer fills us in on what came out of a Senate Tax Committee Friday.

The Monologue

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:07:57 -0500

Sheletta Brundidge admits she does some stalking.