Almanac - October 30, 2009
Segments
An Illustrated Monologue (10/30/09)
David Gillette has created a list of lists.
Food Donations Announced (10/30/09)
State Agricultural Commissioner Gene Hugoson stops by to talk about a new program announced Friday that will stock state food shelves. We also ask the commissioner about concerns about pork safety and this fall's wet harvest.
New H1N1 Hospital Policies (10/30/09)
Several Minnesota hospitals have announced visiting policy changes in the wake of the H1N1 outbreak. Dr. Gretchen Phillips is with Fairview Hospitals and Clinics.
Red Bull Update (10/30/09)
TPT producer Luke Heikkila has recently returned from Iraq. He brings us another chapter in the stories of the Red Bull National Guard troops from Minnesota who are based in Basra.
The Pines Lives! (10/30/09)
The roots group's latest Red House CD "Tremolo" got a good review this month in Rolling Stone Magazine. The group is back for an encore Almanac appearance in prep for its CD release party November 7 at the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud.
A New African-American History Museum (10/30/09)
That's what's in the works for Minneapolis. Learn all about it from Roxanne Givens the chair of the Minnesota African American Museum and Cultural Center.
Ride the Northstar Rail Line (10/30/09)
That's what Almanac videographer Butch Bowring did this week as the commuter line prepares to open for business between Minneapolis and Big Lake.
Private Monies For Public Roads? (10/30/09)
Governor Pawlenty says he wants to blend public and private money when building state roads. Is that a good idea? We have a debate with Sean Kershaw from the Citizens League, Dane Smith from the group Growth and Justice and limited-government advocate David Strom.
The Wrapup (10/30/09)
Who said those words about Hubert Humphrey back in 1966? Learn some fun Minnesota history and hear another tune by The Pines.