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Senator Norm Coleman (07/11/08)

The Senator joins us live in the studio to talk policy and politics.

Twin Cities Mayors (06/27/08)

The Republican National Convention is just two months off. We check in with St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak.

Senate Candidate Stephen Williams (06/27/08)

Jesse Ventura may enter the race but as of this past weekend the Independence Party already has an endorsed senate candidate. Stephen Williams joins us at the Almanac table.

Is There a Ford Plant in St. Paul's Future? (06/27/08)

The Highland Park Ford Plant may not shut down next year as planned. State and city officials are scrambling to see if Ford will extend the plant's life.

A Political Science Panel (06/20/08)

Each of tonight's panelists thinks, breathes and teaches politics. Guy Charles, Larry Jacobs and David Shultz touch on stories this week about the presidential race and Minnesota's U.S. Senate tilt.

The Economy (06/20/08)

The faltering economy — both here and nationally — is the topic of conversation with economists Paul Anton (Wilder Foundation) and Jeanne Boeh (Augsburg College).

Franken v. Ciresi v. Nelson-Pallmeyer

06/06/08
by Mary Lahammer
We just got inside Al Franken's "war room" at the DFL State Convention in Rochester. In our interview I told Franken about Doug Grow's story saying Mike Ciresi is "likely" to challenge Franken in a primary. Franken reminded us that Ciresi got out because of lack of support and said he wouldn't challenge the endorsed candidate and Franken added "I hope he keeps his word."
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Secret Service Sweep

06/03/08
by Mary Lahammer
The dogs are out "sweeping" all the media gear for a couple hours for security threats. It's the kind of security we only see with POTUS or a major presidential candidate.
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The Coen Brothers (05/23/08)

The St. Louis Park natives are returning to Minnesota to shoot a film this fall. We talk to Lucinda Winter, head of the Minnesota Film and TV Board.

Capitol Update - May 20, 2008 (05/20/08)

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