Almanac - November 2, 2007
Segments
The Monologue (11/02/07)
Bick Smith takes a turn. Let's all wish him good luck.
Breaking Ground on a Landmark (11/02/07)
Construction began Thursday on the new I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis. Our Mary Lahammer was there.
A New St. Paul Fire Chief (11/02/07)
Tim Butler was appointed this week by Mayor Chris Coleman to head up fire fighters in the Capitol City. Chief designate Butler joins us live.
Will Steger Hooks Up with Pawlenty (11/02/07)
They appeared together at a Lake Superior conference this week. Pawlenty told the crowd he may join Steger on his next arctic trip exploring the effects of global warming. We hear more from Steger himself.
In Class with Speaker Sviggum (11/02/07)
Former House Speaker Steve Sviggum is teaching a politics class at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the U. Mary Lahammer visited his class.
Land of Amber Waters (11/02/07)
That's the name of a history of Minnesota Brewing authored by Doug Hoverson. The book is published by the U of M Press. Doug will drop by and bring along some old photos and memorabilia.
Education Funding 101 (11/02/07)
Don't worry! Sean Kershaw from the Citizens League promises to make it interesting as he talks about the complex relationship between property taxes and education funding.
The Political Panel (11/02/07)
Will Steger and Pawlenty ... the 3rd District Race ... Presidential politix. We touch on all of it during the panel this week. Republicans Sarah Janecek and David Strom square off with DFLers Ember Reichgott Junge and Mary Jo McGuire.
The Wrapup (11/02/07)
One final time, who was the 1997 former U of M prof who made world news? Plus we'll ask a new question of you and hear your comments about last week's show. Then we'll say goodbye with Peter Lang playing some guitar back in 1979.