Almanac - April 27, 2007
Segments
An Animated Monologue (04/27/07)
Almanac's resident cartoonist David Gillette has a song in his heart this week.
Friday's Capitol Action (04/27/07)
Our Mary Lahammer brings us up to date on state lawmakers. Her report includes some surprises from the House floor.
CheezyCam (04/27/07)
David Gillette gives us all a homework assignment using the Almanac CheezyCam Webcam.
Transportation Scuffle (04/27/07)
There's a bruising philosophical fight at the capitol over how to pay for new roads. Senate Transportation Chair Steve Murphy tussles with Republican Representative Mary Liz Holberg.
"Guthrie: An Inside Look" (04/27/07)
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the new Guthrie Theater complex with this clip from the Minnesota Channel production.
Emerald Ash Borers (04/27/07)
Why do these little green bugs have state forestry officials so danged worried?
Did You Know? (04/27/07)
Even the governor found himself engaging in some bathroom humor this week.
First-Termers Panel (04/27/07)
When the 2007 legislative session began, we picked a group of four first-term lawmakers to check in with from time to time during their rookie season. Democrats Patricia Torres Ray and Kathy Brynaert sit across the couch from Republicans Bill Ingebrigtsen and John Berns.
The Index File (04/27/07)
We have a new Minnesota history question for you and some comments about last week's show. Then we end the program with a clip of music by Kim Richey.









