09/2007

Murphy v. Molnau

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:52:31 -0500

The battle between Senate Transportation Chair Steve Murphy and Transportation Commissioner Carol Molnau heats up again Monday. Senators just sent Gov. Pawlenty a letter requesting he attend Monday's hearing. It appears the governor isn't interested since his schedule has nothing on it for Monday.
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The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:04:16 -0500

Two Minnesota history questions, your thoughts about last week's program and another live tune by Sinnikka and Markku.

Former Lawmakers Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:03:42 -0500

Democrats Jane Ranum and Andy Dawkins and Republicans Fritz Knaak and Phil Krinkie chew on the week's big political news, including calls by Democrats for Carol Molnau to resign as head of MNDOT.

Honoring Leigh Kamman

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:02:25 -0500

The jazz icon is hosting his final "Jazz Image" radio show on MPR Saturday night. We took a look back at his remarkable career (with special thanks to Laurie Stern and Dan Luke).

The Legendary Lou Nanne

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:00:46 -0500

The famed North Star player and general manager has a new book full of photos and stories. We give you a sneak peek at Minnesota North Stars: History and Memories of Lou Nanne.

Nordic Roots Music

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:59:45 -0500

Sinikka Langeland and Markku Ounaskari stop by to play some progressive Scandinavian folk music. Tune in and learn about 39-string kantele. Sinikka and Markku will be performing at the Cedar Cultural Center.

The Oberholtzer Legacy

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:58:53 -0500

Ernest Oberholtzer is a revered environmental figure in our state. In her latest installment about Rainy Lake, Mary tells us about Oberholtzer's famed battles with industrialists.

Meet the New Commish

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:57:55 -0500

Dr. Sanne Magnan is Minnesota's new Commissioner of Health. Meet her as she sits down at the Almanac table with Cathy and Eric.

An Animated Monologue

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:56:38 -0500

For some reason illustrator David Gillette is thinking a lot about neutrinos.

Almanac - September 28, 2007

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:55:33 -0500