02/2007

Floyd B. Olson

tptadmin — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:56:14 -0600

Unless you can prove us wrong, this is the oldest film clip of a Minnesota Governor. Floyd B. Olson was born of Scandinavian parents and if you don't believe it just look at his middle name: Bjornstjerne. Olson was a firebrand and was moving on to a national stage in 1936 when he died of cancer at age 44. In this film clip Olson is calling on government to fix the problems of agriculture.

Dave Moore's Capitol

tptadmin — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:07:09 -0500

The late, great newscaster Dave Moore narrates this 1960's era exterior tour of the capitol. This is part of an hour-long film produced by WTCN (Channel 11) for use by the state of Minnesota. While at first blush one might wonder why WCCO's Moore is narrating a film made by his competitor, you should keep in mind that Moore did a lot of commercial voice work through the years.

We Have a Surplus! So Let's Raise Taxes!

David Strom — Thu, 1 Mar 2007 08:54:41 -0600

In 2005, then-Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson declared "we have enough money in the system. The general knock on Democrats is that we are 'tax and spenders.' Not if I am Majority Leader, we're not."
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Rookies

richard — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:24:11 -0600

Freshmen Sen. Rick Olseen and Rep. Ron Shimanski reveal their road to the Capitol.

House Leaders

richard — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:23:30 -0600

The young and feisty new House leaders Tony Sertich and Marty Seifert join Mary for a live showdown on the budget.

Headlines

richard — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:22:46 -0600

The great debate on the budget-lawmakers fight about whether there is $2 Billion or $0 to spend this session.

Almanac: At the Capitol - February 28, 2007

richard — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:18:09 -0600

An Asymmetry of Outrage

Joe Bodell — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:21:41 -0600

It's not just a cottage industry anymore — being outraged at something, all the time, has become a way of life for many of us political junkies and professionals.
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Capitol Update - February 27, 2007

tptadmin — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:27:37 -0600

Capitol Update - February 26, 2007

tptadmin — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:29:10 -0600