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Almanac - June 30, 2006

06/30/06


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Segments

A Monologue (06/30/06)

Dominic Papatola has been thinking. Find out what he's come up with.

Firework Safety (06/30/06)

This is the big weekend for legal and illegal firework displays this week. And state safety officials are worried about the growing number of injuries here.

Cash for College Students (06/30/06)

Governor Pawlenty proposes free college tuition at state public universities for Minnesotans who finish in the top quarter of their high school class. We bring you a debate.

McKnight Artist of the Year (06/30/06)

Actor-Director Lou Bellamy of St. Paul's Penumbra Theatre won the McKnight honor — and cash prize — this week. Lou joins us live to reflect on his thirty years at a renowned community theater.

Wild Isle Royale (06/30/06)

It's off the coast of Minnesota's North Shore and it's home to a unique population of wolves and moose. Our Mary Lahammer went to Isle Royale this week to learn more about landmark research being done by a Minnesotan.

Amelia and Frank (06/30/06)

Amelia Santaniello and Frank Vascellaro started sitting next to each other on the WCCO TV news set Thursday night. Now they are sitting next to Cathy and Eric on the Almanac couch. We talk to them about the challenges of their new assignment.

It's Not Easy Being Green (06/30/06)

Minnesota's Green Party lost its status as a major political party in our state after the last election. Meet two candidates who want to change that status this November: Green Party gubernatorial candidate Ken Pentel and Green U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Cavlan.

The Wrapup (06/30/06)

Jean du Rand ... who was she? Then we end the show with a tune by the late, great Dave Ray.