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RealVideo Archive - 1999 (April to June)
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Almanac for April 2, 1999
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Crisis in Kosovo
For more than a decade Nick Hayes of Hamline University has
been our resident expert on Russia and Eastern Europe. He
brings us his perspective on this week's NATO bombing of Yugoslavia.
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Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
What taxes should state legislators cut? Income? Sales? Property?
All Three? Watch two top lobbyists present their case: Dan
Salamone and Wayne Cox.
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Live E-chat with J.G. Preston
Computer gods willing, Friday night J.G. Preston will chat
with viewers online. He will also introduce us to the many
ways to amuse and inform yourself on the award-winning KTCA website.
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April Showers Bring...
... Bruce Watson onto the Almanac set. Our state's most famous
consulting meteorologist brings us his spring and summer forecast.
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Minnesota at 150
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the date Minnesota
became a territory. David Wiggins of the Minnesota Historical
Society pays us another visit to continue telling us what
our region was like back then. This week's topic: the natural environment.
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Willard Munger
Reporter Mary Lahammer checks in on our state's most senior
lawmaker as he recovers from cancer.
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More On-line with J.G.
Jump online and chat with J. G. Preston. He is joined by Nick
Hayes from Hamline University.
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District 202
Minneapolis is home to one our nation's few community centers
for gay and lesbian youth. This week the center, called District
202, named a new director. Carlos Valazquez is our guest.
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This Week's Political Panel
The legislature is on Easter break... so it's a great time
to talk about them when they aren't around to defend themselves.
This week's panel consists of Reformer Terry Anderson, Republican
Darrell McKigney and DFLer Ruth Stanoch.
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The Wrapup
What happened at Duluth's Lyceum Theatre on July 14, 1936?
Tune in as Duluth Dave gives us the right answer. Plus a new
question for this week... and your viewer comments.
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Almanac for April 9, 1999
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The Monologue
Something is buggin J.G. Preston.
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President Mark Yudof
Lotsa problems over at the U of M... vandalized labs... a
new hockey coach... new problems in the men's basketball program.
The Prez joins us live to talk about it all.
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Trouble in the House?
The Republicans in the Minnesota House are having a hard time
hanging together. Hear two very different perspectives courtesy
of Rep. Dave Bishop (R-Rochester) and Phil Krinkie (R-Shoreview).
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The Professor of Sports
Some have called Jay Weiner by that name. He's on leave from
his sports writing job at the Star Tribune but he's still
thinking a lot about the money of sports. Especially baseball
and our Minnesota Twins.
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Light Rail Dead-End?
Will we ever see Light Rail in the Twin Cities? Listen to
our debate and make up your own mind.
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How' Our Guv Doing?
Jesse Ventura's been in office nearly 100 days and our Mary
Lahammer reminds you of the journey all of us have been on.
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A Reform Political Panel
A couchful of Reformers hold court: Terry Anderson, Julie
Shortridge and Steve Minn.
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The Wrapup
Who was the Minnesotan who won four Razzie Awards on March
26, 1987? And who was the famous American who visited Minneapolis'
Lyceum Theatre back in 1938? All that an a piece of Minnesota music history.
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Almanac for April 16, 1999
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This Week's Monolog
By Mark DePaolis M.D. The M.D. stands for Monolog Doctor.
His topic is tomatoes and sex.
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Seeing Red McCombs
The owner of the Vikings is live in the studio to talk about
U of M Women's athletics and Saturday's NFL Draft.
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A Howling Debate
Should Minnesota have a hunting season for wolves when the
animals are taken off the Federal Protected List? That was
the topic this week in the State Senate and we'll replicate
that debate with guests Sen. Bob Lessard (DFL-International
Falls) and Sen. Gary Laidig (R-Stillwater).
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Ted Mondale
He's the head of the Metropolitan Council. And the governor
announced 16 members to the group this week, the largest overall
in the Met Council's 25 year history. Listen (and watch) what
Ted has to say about it.
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The New Housing Energy Code
It's not yet the law, but it might be soon... and it will
affect how you build, and how much you pay for your new home.
Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer fills us in.
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Hoppin' at Hamline
This weekend scientists and teachers are gathering at Hamline
University to learn more about deformed frogs. Hear about
the problem and see it first hand with guest Tracy Fredin.
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Capitol Circular File
Our governor's toy action figures will soon be in a store
near you.
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A DFL Political Panel
Last week Reformers held sway on the couch. This week we turn
it over to Democrats.
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The Wrapup
Who came to Minneapolis' Lyceum Theatre on April 6, 1938?
And why did 55,000 folks go to the Metrodome on September
11, 1982? And why are we ending the show with music by Tex
Ritter? I promise we'll answer two of these questions right
here.
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Almanac for April 23, 1999
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HCMC Issues a Challenge
The Hennepin County Medical Center wants to away indigent
patients from other counties. The County says the state needs
to accept that or increase HCMC's funding. Hennepin County
Commissioner Peter McLaughlin explains the county's position.
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Profile of Learning Debate
Will the state scrap its controversial high school graduation
standards? Hear two very different perspectives as Senator
Jane Ranum (DFL-Mpls) and Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona) square off.
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Bobby Vee and Family Live!
Owner of 14 top-ten singles and 7 gold records, Bobby Vee
joins us live in the Almanac studio. Bobby will be performing
a benefit concert Saturday night in St. Cloud at Halenbeck
Hall at St. Cloud State University. J. G. Preston will talk
to Bobby and then he'll play for us.
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Alarming Teen Pregnancy Rates
Did you know that Minnesota has the highest African-American
teen pregnancy rate in the entire United States? State Health
Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Lolita Davis-Carter with the
Minneapolis Urban League try to tell us why.
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Responding to Littleton
Political Reporter Mary Lahammer talks about the steps the
Minnesota legislature took this week in response to the school
shootings in Colorado.
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A Couchful of Republicans
How's the Grand Old Party doing these days? A group of Repbulican
loyalists sits on the Almanac couch. Our guests are Sarah
Janecek, Allen Quist, Cyndy Brucato and State Representative
Henry Todd Van Dellen.
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The Wrapup
The only place on local television where you get to hear Norwegian
spoken. Two history questions and your viewer comments. Plus
a live show-ending tune by Bobby Vee and the Vees. Check out
more Bobby Vee info at his website: "www.bobbyvee.net"
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Almanac for April 30, 1999
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A James Lileks Monologue
And there is none better. James' topic this week is springtime in Minnesota.
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Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
Thursday night the State House passed its 3.5 billion dollar
tax cut. Friday the Senate passed its version. We debate the
merits of each plan trying to remember what it means to all
of us. Our guests are Sen. Steve Kelley (DFL-Hopkins) and
Rep. Ron Abrams (R-Minnetonka).
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J.G. Backstage
J.G. will be online talking about some of the many web features at www.ktca.org.
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What a Beautiful Day!!!
We couldn't have picked a finer day for one of Paul Douglas'
Almanac visits. Paul, of course, is a meteorologist at WCCO TV.
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Race: South Africa Meets Minnesota
Two perspectives from two countries where race has played
a key role in history. Nkosinathi Biko is a television producer
in his native South Africa. He has recently finished a documentary
about his famed human rights activist father Stephen Biko.
Biko is joined by Hennepin County Judge LaJune Lange who met
Biko during her many trips to South Africa.
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It's Getting Lonely Around Here
There are fewer DFL state senators from Greater Minnesota
than there has been in decades. Almanac's Mary Lahammer finds
out what the remaining DFLers think is the problem.
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More Computer Stuff with J.G.
J.G. had so much fun the first time around we let him do it again.
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This Week's Political Panel
There's a lot of stuff to talk about... and we've given them
plenty of time... let's see how this group does: Reformer
Steve Minn... Republican Darrell McKigney... and DFLer Sarah Stoesz.
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The Wrapup
What did Minneapolitan Fritz Carlson do in 1913? Fritz's own
son called with the right answer. We have a good new question
for you as well. All that and our weekly dose of Minnesota
music history courtesy of jazz legend Miles Davis.
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Entire
Almanac for May 7, 1999
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Some Thoughts About Mother's Day
Courtesy of Carol Falkowski.
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Governor Jesse Ventura Live!!!
Jesse Ventura sits down live at the Almanac table. Cathy and
Eric do the honors.
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Capitol Circular File
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What About All That Tobacco Money?
The state is due to receive almost 1 billion dollars in tobacco
money after last summer's settlement. But our legislators
can't agree what the money should be spent on.
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Touring the Washburn Mill
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Is History Repeating Itself?
Some worry that the big tax cut plans of the State House might
put the state in the same financial bind that came about when
Minnesota cut taxes back in the early 80's. Almanac's Mary
Lahammer dug into the archives to file her report.
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The First-Time Legislators Panel
A few weeks back we invited a group of four first-time legislators
to tell us what it's like being a frosh lawmaker. This week
we invited them back.
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Almanac for May 14, 1999
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Liposuction
The most disgusting of topics is the one that Mark DePaolis
chose for his monolog this week. In his real life Mark is
a real doctor. Honest.
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Recap of the Big Legislative Week
Our Mary Lahammer gives us an up the minute report on the
goings at the Capitol. Mary does this by joining us live from
the House gallery.
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Profle of Learning
How many more times will legislators debate this issue? At
least once more on our show. Our guests are Christine Jax,
Commissioner of the MN Department of Children, Famlies and
Learning; Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona) and Sen. Larry Pogemiller
(DFL-Minneapolis).
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A Law School for St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas used to have a law school and
on Friday the school announced it was opening a Minneapolis
law school in the Fall of 2001. St. Thomas president Rev.
Dennis Dease is our guest.
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Capitol Circular File
Jesse's book.
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Some Almanac Fishing Tips
Don't worry, there's a professional involved. Fishing guide
Steve Collette of Koep's Bait in Nisswa joins us by telephone
to talk about this week's big fishing opener.
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But Before You Drive North to Fish...
... you'll need to check in with this discussion to find out
about all the road construction projects that might get in
your way. Lucy Kender with the Minnesota Department of Transporation
navigates through the mess. You can also find out more road
construction info by going to the MDOT website: "www.dot.state.mn.us"
and looking for the "Spring/Summer 99 Get Around Guide"
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The Political Panel
A big panel for a big week. Sarah Janecek is our Republican
analyst. She's a legislative lobbyist. So is Wy Spano is our
Democratic commentator. And we round out the group with Reform
Party activist and Ventura administration official Dean Barkley.
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The Wrapup
Two fun history questions... your viewer comments about Jesse
Ventura's Almanac appearance last week... and some show-ending
music courtesy of Elvis Presley who made his first Twin Cities
appearance this week back in 1956.
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Almanac for May 21, 1999
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More Trouble at the U?
Friday's Star Tribune ran a story about possible inappropriate
interference by U officials concerning a number of sexual
allegations made against athletes by women students. University
of Minnesota Vice President McKinley Boston explains the U's position.
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Parental Responsibility and Guns
When should a parent be held responsible for the actions of
a child? Charges were filed against a St. Paul man this week
after his 10 year old son accidently shot himself with his
father's gun. Hear from Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner
and Defense Attorney Anthony Torres.
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Badmitton Madness
J.G. visits with Burnsville badmitton champs.
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The Right Honourable Joe Clark
Canada's former Prime Minister pays Almanac a visit to talk
about the relations between our two countries. Joe Clark is
the first former Prime Minister ever to sit on the Almanac set.
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Did Everything Come Out in the Wash?
It's a legislative wrapup laundry list from our very own Capitol
reporter Mary Lahammer.
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One is the Loneliest Number?
Jesse Ventura says he wants a unicameral legislature. Will
our two state legislative bodies ever become one? We'll have
a lively debate for you.
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The Political Panel
This week our group is composed of Reformer Steve Minn...
DFLer Ruth Stanoch... and Republican Tom Horner. We bet they will be chatty.
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The Wrapup
Two Minnesota history questions that will surprise you are
included in the mix. Just who was the Minnesotan who had the
guest role on "Three's Company" on January 31, 1984?
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Almanac for May 28, 1999
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A James Lileks Monolog
Is there any better kind?
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A Veterans Protest
Sunday local veterans will protest what they call inadequate
funding of VA Hospitals in our country. Our guest is Michael
Pugliese with the group Disabled American Veterans.
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Grilling with Famous Dave
Of Ribs fame. Famous Dave has a new barbecue cookbook out
and he will be grilling live in front of KTCA with J.G. Preston.
Get ready for all of your Memorial Day grilling needs. And
to find out more about Famous Dave's cookbook Dave says you
can call 1-800-997-9917.
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Brother Can You Spare a Dime?
How did Business and Labor do during the just-ended legislative
session? Wayne Cox with Minnesota Citizens for Tax Justice
and Bill Blazar with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce square off.
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Breast Cancer Breakthrough?
This week a 5 year study was announced to test the effectiveness
of two anti-breast-cancer drugs. Some of the trials will be
taking place in Minnesota. We discuss the study with Dr. P. J. Flynn.
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Political Puppet Theatre
See that groovy animation one more time. Jesse Ventura --who
else-- is on center stage.
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Jesse's Controversial Pic
Friday the Attorney General ruled that a recent Commerce Department
newspaper insert with a photo of the governor did not violate
state campaign laws. Hear a lively debate featuring State
Commerce Commissioner David Jennings and State Senator Dennis Fredrickson.
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Famous Dave Grilling Tutorial #2
More live Memorial Day grilling tips from Famous Dave.
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DNR Woes
Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer fills us in on what
tight budgets might mean for the State DNR.
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The First-Termers Panel
Four first-time state legislators give us their final thoughts
about the 1999 legislative session. Democrats Gregory Gray
and Ann Lenczewski and Republicans Jim Seifert and Mary Liz
Holberg join us.
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The Wrapup
That bomb "Three's Company" Index File question... your viewer
comments... and some great show-ending music by Bing Crosby.
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Entire
Almanac for June 4, 1999
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Carol Falkowski has the Y2K Bug
And she's going to give it to all of us.
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Trouble at Sunset Cemetery
State Auditor Judi Dutcher has been investigating complaints
against this Minneapolis cemetery. She'll be live with the latest.
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Airport Turbulence
A new airline at the airport... runway construction... more
concern about noise. We tackle a number of Twin Cities International
issues in a new feature we are calling Almanac Summer Seminar.
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The Librarians Are Coming... the Librarians Are Coming!!
A national group of research librarians are descending upon
the Twin Cities next week... so we sit one down with J.G.
at the Almanac computer terminal and have her navigate the
web with us. Marilyn Cathcart with the MN Legislative Libary is our guest.
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Weather with Paul Douglas
He's back for his montly Almanac visit. Except that Friday
night's severe weather means he's joining us with the latest
weather news from the Weather Center at WCCO.
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Alternative Medicine at U
This fall the U will offer the nation's first graduate level
instruction in alternative medicine. Dr. Greg Plotnikoff is our guest.
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More Computer Mayhem
J.G. and Marilyn share their web research secrets. Check Almanac
BackStage for more web links.
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The Demise of a St. Paul Law Firm
Our state's oldest Law firm announced it was closing up shop
this week. Reporter Mary Lahammer tells us why.
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Our All-Star Attorney Panel
Returns to talk about the legal news of the day including
parental responsibility in Littleton and international war
tribunals in Kosovo. Joe Friedberg, Ron Meshbesher, Anthony
Torres and Bill Kennedy join us.
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The Wrapup
Two fun Minnesota history questions... your viewer comments...
and Bobby Vee's very first recording made in the Twin Cities
forty years ago this week.
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Almanac for June 11, 1999
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Twins Stadia
Both sides of the river are vying to be the home of a new
Twins stadium. Mpls. city council president Jackie Cherryhomes
and St. Paul city council member Chris Coleman join us.
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Summer Seminar: Light Rail
Transportation Commissioner Elwyn Tinklenberg and David Morris
from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance give us a lesson
on Light Rail in the Twin Cities.
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GOP Party Chair
Republicans will gather tomorrow in St. Paul to pick a new
leader for their party. Outgoing chair Bill Cooper joins us
for one last Almanac hurrah.
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Honeywell
Honeywell announced it will be sold to AlliedSignal of New
Jersey later this year. What will the loss of this corporate
headquarters mean for the Minneapolis Phillips neighborhood.
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Lunch with the Governor
Jesse began his weekly radio show "Lunch with the Governor"
today and Mary Lahammer brings us the highlights.
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Millard Fillmore
145 years ago former president Millard Fillmore came up the
Mississippi to promote the new Minnesota territory. Macalester
geographer David Lanegran joins us to talk about the historical
significance of our riverfront.
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Political Panel
This week our esteemed political panel takes a look at presiential politics.
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Wrap up
Our weekly dose of Minnesota history and music all rolled
into one. Plus your thoughts about our show.
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Almanac for June 18, 1999
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This Week's Monolog
Almanac's good doctor, Mark DePaolis M.D., does the honors.
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Kathleen Soliah
What price should she pay if she indeed committed crimes with
the SLA 23 years ago? That's the topic with guests Nick O'Hara
with the BCA and State Senator Sandy Pappas.
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Libel Fight
Can a newspaper be sued for what someone says during a public
city council meeting? That's the question behind a lawsuit
filed in Crookston. Hear lawyers from both sides.
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Baby Caribou!!!!
Live in the studio. Of course, from home it will look like
it's on tape. It's a preview of Saturday's Nature Rocks! event
at the Bell History Museum at the U of M.
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Can You Name the New State GOP and Reform Party Chairs?
Meet both of them in this report by Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer.
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History Day Winners
Meet two aspiring Indexofiles as they talk about their recent
experiences at the National History Day competition in Washington
D.C. Students Hannah Moos and Adella Alsbury provide the show and tell.
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Stadia, Stadia, Stadia
New plans for the Twins, the Vikings and the Metrodome. Not
to mention a new stadium. Our guests are St. Paul Mayor Norm
Coleman... Sam Grabarski head of the Minneapolis Downtown
Council... and Bill Lester with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.
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The Wrapup
Two top-notch Minnesota History questions... your viewer comments
about Light Rail Transit... and some show-ending music from
an old 45 by Marvin Rainwater.
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Almanac for June 25, 1999
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Monolog
Dominic Papatola, theater critic for the Pioneer Press, makes
his Almanac monolog debut.
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U of M
We'll have the latest on the fate of Clem Haskins and the
Gopher Men's basketball program.
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Sex Offenders
Are penalties for sex offenders tough enough? Rep. Wes Skoglund,
DFL-Mpls and defense attorney Anthony Torres debate this hot topic.
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Summer Seminar: Pro Wrestling
Wade Keller, editor of Pro Wrestling Torch, is this week's teacher.
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Supermileage Challenge
A group of high school students from St. Thomas Academy have
won the Society of Automotive Engineers College Supermileage
Challenge. We'll have a chance to see the winning car up close and personal.
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Stadium Opponents
Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, and Andy Kirn from Citizens
for Fiscal Responsibility join us to explain why they don't
want public financing for a new stadium.
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Governor Ventura Goes to Washington
Jesse was in Washington this week to bring attention to the
farm crisis in the Midwest. Mary Lahammer brings us the lowdown
on the Governor's trip to D.C.
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Ag Panel
What are the issues facing farmers in this crisis and how
can they be dealt with? Our panel of Ag experts sorts through it all for us.
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Wrap up and Index File
Last week's answer...this week's question...your viewer comments
and of course this week's musical memory.
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