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RealVideo Archive - 2000 (April to June)
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Entire
Almanac for April 7, 2000
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Almanac
The show starts here!
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Pat Buchanan
He wants to be your president and he's live in our studio.
Buchanan is in the Twin Cities for the founding convention
of the newly-organized Reform Party of Minnesota.
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The Capitol's Big Two
Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe and Speaker of the House
Steve Sviggum join us live to talk about the week's big deals.
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Well Listen to This!
A live horse --which is much better than a dead one-- in the
KTCA studios. Watch the pleasure in Cathy Wurzer's face.
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And Then There Were Nine!
Mark Dayton joined the DFL race for U.S. Senate this week.
Why would he do that? Let's ask him.
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President Yudof
The U of M chief wants a state-wide conference on the future
of high-tech business in our state. High Tech is in trouble
here and the President wants to shore it up.
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A Pioneering Lawmaker
When State Senator Allan Spear came out of the closet in 1974
he was the first openly gay legislator in our state's history.
More than a quarter of a century later, he is still the state's
only Gay male lawmaker. Our Mary Lahammer takes a look at
the President of the Senate as he goes through his last legislative session.
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This Week's Political Panel
And the group is very experienced: DFLer D. J. Leary; Republican
Sarah Janecek and Ventura loyalist Dean Barkley.
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Almanac for April 14, 2000
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Tax Time Rhyme
Carol Falkowski penned it and performs it.
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The Big Abortion Decision
Late Friday afternoon Governor Ventura will either sign or
veto the so-called 24 Hour Waiting Period Abortion bill. Either
way it will be our top story Friday night. It will also start
with a report on Friday's activity by Almanac reporter --and
show co-host this week-- Mary Lahammer.
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John Woedle Reacts
The governor's spokesman tells us what went into today's big decision.
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Two Lawmakers Talk
More abortion bill followup with a pro-choice legislator (Jane
Ranum of Minneapolis) and a pro-life lawmaker (Lyndra Boudreau of Faribault).
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Sports with Fitz
Larry Fitzgerald, that is. On the eve of the big NFL draft
we'll talk Vikings and Bubby and Dante. Twins baseball and Men's Gopher hoops too.
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One Korea?
This week's talks of a summit has raised hopes in many Korean
Americans. Philip Ahn was born in North Korea, served in the
South Korean army during the war and in the early 50's became
one of the first Koreans to settle in Minnesota. He joins
us to talk about his dream of seeing his home town for the first time in five decades.
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Creative Sentencing
Do you believe in alternative sentencing? The case of Angel
Hernandez has raised the issue to great heights. We present
someone who thinks non-traditional sentencing of criminals is often worth a try.
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This Week's Political Panel
Tonight was supposed to be the last Friday of the legislative
session. What went wrong?
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The Wrapup
We ran out of time and didn't get to answer our Index File
question last week. Don't worry, it won't happen two weeks in a row.
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Almanac for April 21, 2000
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The Good Monologue Doctor
Mark DePaolis, of course. And yes he's a real doctor.
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A Jesse Ventura Interview
Mary Lahammer sat down with Governor Ventura on Friday and
talked about a number of items, including the resignation
reported today of his top legislative aide Wendy Wustenberg.
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Earth Day Yawn?
Is Earth Day what it used to be? We'll hear from the creators
of a new Minnesota website that hopes to gain new volunteers
to the environmental cause. Here's the website, check it out:
www.mnenvirofund.org
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Light Rail Rockem-Sockem
In a year of Capitol fights, one of the biggest ones has to
do with the funding of Light Rail transit. Met Council Chair
Ted Mondale debates rail issues with LRT foe Representative Phil Krinkie.
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Egg Decorating with the Best
How good an egg decorator is Jeanne Berget? She just got back
from Washington D.C. where she presented her decorated eggs
to the President. Jeanne will show J.G. Preston --and the
rest of us-- some egg decorating tips in time for the big
day. Find out more about Jeanne by sending her an email: hopeandjoy@mediaone.net
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A Somali Visitor
Minnesota is thought to be the home to the most Somali refugees
in America. Yusuf Al-Azhari is the former Somali ambassador
to the United States. A former political prisoner, Al-Azhari
is in Minnesota this week to talk about his hope of peace in his homeland.
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More Egg Decorating
Because one visit just wasn't enough.
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Senator Davis?
Minnesota once had a Senator Davis, Cushman Davis late in
the 19th century. Now Leslie Davis wants to be a Senator too.
Find out why the environmentalist who calls himself "Earth
Protector" wants to be the Independence Party's Senatorial nominee.
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This Week's Political Panel
Wy Spano, Cyndy Brucato and Jack Uldrich get to do the dirty
work.
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The Wrapup
Who played the fictional Trudi Hovland in a 1939 Hollywood
musical? Find out from Phil of St. Paul. And hear us make
fun of Spencer from Northeast. Then answer this question:
What did 3M purchase this week in 1960 for the then-whopping
sum of 1.25 million dollars? And then hear some show-ending
music courtesy of Ernest Tubb.
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Almanac for April 28, 2000
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The Monolog
J.G. Preston goes on a long trip. Especially if we manage
to find a space helmet for him.
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Today's Doings at the Capitol
Things are starting to move under the big dome. Our Political
Reporter Mary Lahammer has the latest.
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Senator Wellstone
Our state's senior senator pays his first visit since last
August. And we have a whole bunch of questions for him.
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Changes at Twin Cities Public Television
KTCA is going away. So is KTCI. Bring on TPT. Twin Cities
Public Television president Jim Pagliarini joins J.G. Preston
to talk about the changes that start Monday on both Channels
2 and 17. You can view the chat transcript here.
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New Tobacco Ads
Anti-Tobacco spots will start running around the state this
weekend. It's part of a new statewide strategy using funds
won in the Tobacco settlement. Two people who helped make
the spots join us: State Health Commissioner Jan Malcom and
Mounds Park Academy student Katie Larson.
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Snoopy Statues in St. Paul?
Are fiberglass Snoopies a good idea? St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman
is our guest.
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More Online Chatting
With J.G. Preston and Twin Cities Public Television President
Jim Pagliarini. You can view the chat transcript here.
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This Week's Political Panel
Things started moving this week at the legislature. Our panel
of Dean Barkley, Kris Sanda and Dee Long analyze.
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The Wrapup
What did 3M buy for 1.25 million dollars back in 1960? Only
one viewer knew. Plus another Index File question for this
week. And some show-ending music by Irish tenor John McCormack.
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Entire
Almanac for May 5, 2000
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The Legislative Deal
Legislative leaders sit down on the Almanac couch with the
breaking news from the capitol on "the deal".
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Fire Danger
Wildfires in northern Minnesota have become national news...
we'll get the latest on fire fighters' attempts to control
hot spots in the northern woods. Olin Phillips of the DNR is our guest.
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Off-Leash Dog Parks
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul held public hearings this week
on whether to open off-leash dog parks in their towns. Minneapolis
has the more aggressive plan and guest Lisa McDonald is a supporter of the parks.
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Hmong-American Veterans
The U.S. House passed a bill this week that would make it
easier for Hmong War veterans to gain American citizenship.
The Hmong were hired by the CIA in the 60s and 70s to fight
a covert war in Laos. The citizenship bill has long been the
dream of retiring U.S. rep Bruce Vento. He joins us as does
Cherzong Vang with the Hmong War Veterans group.
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A Loooong Legislative Session
Our Mary Lahammer tells us exactly how long this session has
been. And the answer might surprise you.
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This Week's Political Panel
Is this the last Friday of the legislative session? Let's
ask tonight's political panelists D. J. Leary, Sarah Janecek
and Jack Uldrich.
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The Wrapup
What was the famous American first that took place on that
Jessie St. address in St. Paul? And who is the mystery Brainerdite?
Wait 'till next week; the Political Panel ran long!
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Almanac for May 12, 2000
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A Funny From Dominic
At least we HOPE it's funny. This week's monologue comes courtesy
of Dominic Papatola who in his real life is a theater critic
for the Pioneer Press.
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The President Visits Us Again
Friday found the President on a farm near Shakopee. Our Mary
Lahammer tells us what he said.
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Profile of Learning
It's the last big issue of the legislative session and we
have a big debate as to why. Our guests are State Education
Commissioner Christine Jax... DFL Senator Larry Pogemiller...
and GOP Rep. Marty Seifert.
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Cooking with Charles LaGreca
Chaz is the executive chef of the New Capitol Cafe... the
official hangout of lawmakers. Yes, it was a long session
for him too. Mary Lahammer ate a lot of meals there and tonight
she and Chaz whip up a dish. Check Almanac Backstage for the recipes.
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Citizens' Forum
Last Saturday a group of Minnesotans sat down at the Star
Tribune to discuss the big issues of this year's U.S. Senate
race. It's all part of the Citizens' Forum project sponsored
by the Star Tribune, Twin Cities Public TV (that's US!) in
association with WCCO Radio. Tonight's topic is education.
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Cuba Baseball
Cuba played St. Thomas at the Metrodome on Tuesday. But that
wasn't the big story of the week. Miriam Williams is an administrator at St. Thomas.
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More Cooking with Chaz
And Mary too.
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Rural Journalism
Joe Amato hasn't been on the show in a while and that's too
bad because he's a great guest. Joe heads the Rural Studies
program at Southwest State University in Marshall and he's
on the show this week to talk about the new Journalist in
Residence program at his college.
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Legislative Recap
Missed what happened this week? Watch Mary Lahammer's report.
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This Week's Political Panel
Dean Barkley, David Jennings and Sarah Stoesz fill the bill.
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The Wrapup
Two history questions... your viewer comments... and show-ending
music by Mel Torme.
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Entire
Almanac for May 19
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J.G. Preston Has Some Fun
We're in negotiation for what this is. But here's a note to
TV insiders: the monolog will utilize chromakey.
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A Republican Flap
Did Speaker of the House Steve Sviggum do enough to get a
big tax cut this year? Some republicans --including a key
fundraiser-- don't support the Speaker on this. We hear from
two very different perspectives.
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Jesse Ventura One on One
Our Mary Lahammer sat down with him on Thursday for a wide-ranging
interview. You can also watch the interview in its entirety.
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Weather With Paul
Douglas, that is. The chief meteorologist at WCCO-TV comes
by for one of his monthly visits. The topic? How drought concerns
have turned to flash flood warnings.
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Minnesota's Top Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties.
The Minnesota Alliance for Historic Preservation comes out
with its top ten list each spring. Find out what's on the
list in your neck of the world. George Edwards is our guest.
You can visit the web site at www.mnpreservation.org.
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It's Over
Two weeks ago Mary Lahammer told you that this was the longest
legislative session in our state's history. This week Mary
tells us what happened during its hectic final days.
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The First Termer Panel
Two years ago we picked a group of Freshman house members
to join us to talk about their newly chosen profession of
lawmaker. Tonight the group checks in one last time as they
complete their two year term. Our guests are Ann Lenczewski,
Mary Liz Holberg, Greg Gray and Jim Seifert.
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The Wrapup
Who was that former Brainerdite we asked you about last week?
And who pitched two no hitters on one day for his Winona high
school fifty years ago this week? And why are we ending the
show this week with Steve Martin singing "King Tut"?
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Almanac for May 26, 2000
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A Monologue by Carol
Carol Falkowski hates chemicals on lawns. And she lets us know about it.
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Memorial Day Weekend
This is the big start of the summer driving season. Lt. Tom
Fraser of the State Patrol talks about things to keep in mind
this weekend when it comes to drunk driving and wearing your seat belt.
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Grilling with Chef John Schumacher
Right on the sidewalk in front of TPT Channel 2. It's our
annual Almanac Memorial Day Grilling tradition. We'll post
the Fish Paella recipe Backstage.
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A New Twins CEO
Chris Clouser is his name and he sits down at the table to
talk about the challanges the team faces to sign its top pitcher
and put fans in the stands.
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Kathy Mattea Live!!
She's won a Grammy for Best Country Song... and earned the
CMA Female ocalist of the Year award twice. Now Kathy Mattea
can put another feather in her cap: an Almanac appearance.
Kathy is in town for Prairie Home Companion and was nice enough
to drop by our Studio B. Cathy Wurzer is a big fan and does
the interview. And then Kathy plays a tune.
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Mikhail Gorbachev 10 Years Later
It was June 3, 1990 when Mikhail Gorbachev paid a visit to
the Summit Avenue home of Governor Rudy Perpich. Nick Hayes
of St. John's University joins us to talk about Gorbachev's
legacy in his homeland. And the chat may surprise you. So
might the 1990 footage of the Minnesota visit as seen on Russian television.
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More Grilling with John
John Schumacher that is. Check out the recipe BackStage for
his Fish Paella. Producer Brendan Henehan typed in the whole darned thing.
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Remembering the Empire Builder
Railroad baron James J. Hill died this week back in 1916.
Saturday between 10 am and 3:30 pm there will a program about
Hill at his home in St. Paul. We thought it was a perfect
chance for David Wiggins to join us talk about the richest
man in the Northwest. Wiggins is with the Minnesota Historical Society.
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All the Political Party Chairs
At least the big three. Our guests are Ron Eibensteiner (GOP
chief), Mike Erlandson (DFL Party Chair) and Rick McCluhan
(Chair of the Independence Party).
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Another Tune by Kathy Mattea
We're guessing it's off of her just-released CD "The Innocent Years".
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Entire
Almanac for June 2, 2000
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A James Lileks Monolog
Jesse Ventura for President? Not if James has anything to say about it.
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Live from The DFL State Convention in Rochester!!
Eric Eskola and Mary Lahammer join us live from the Mayo Civic
Center in Rochester for the state DFL convention. Hear the
preview of Saturday's big fight for the party's endorsement for the U.S. Senate.
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Welfare Success?
A report this week says that Minnesota's Welfare Reform program
has been a success in improving the family life of Minnesota's
poor. Is that true? State Commissioner of Human Services Michael O'Keefe.
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Computer Stuff with J.G.
J.G. takes you on a tour of the TPT website. Do you know all that is here?
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Black Wills
A new awareness campaign tries to get Minnesota's African-American
community to write more wills. Emmett Carson of the Minneapolis Foundation is our guest.
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More from the DFL State Convention
Eric and Mary join us again live from Rochester. We hope they
have one guest. Maybe two.
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The Farmer's Almanac
It's been published for more than 200 years... tonight one
Almanac talks to another. Bob Farmer (yup that's his name)
from the Farmer's Almanac joins Cathy.
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The Political Panel
The big topic is the fight for endorsement Saturday by DFL
Senate hopefuls. This week's panel consists of DFLer D. J.
Leary, Republican Sarah Janecek and Independence Party activist Steve Minn.
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The Wrapup
Who was the High School hurler who threw two no-hitters in
one day 50 years ago? And who is the St. Olaf science student
who is the subject of this week's Index File question? Plus
some show-ending music by Van Morrison.
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Almanac for June 9, 2000
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An Oops at the MIA
Their broken chair is the topic of conversation for this week's
monologist Dominic Papatola.
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Eric and Mary live from Rochester
They join us for a live report on today's happenings at the
GOP state convention at the Mayo Civic Center.
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Street Crime in St. Paul
The Capitol City's Frogtown neighborhood has struggled with
prostitution and other crime for many years now. On Friday
a meeting was held to try to do something about it. Our guests
were at that meeting: St. Paul City Council member Jerry Blakey,
St. Paul City Attorney Clayton Robinson and St. Paul Police
spokesman Michael Jordan.
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Is NWA Ripe for a Takeover?
You can't tell the airline merger game without a scorecard.
And this week we have an airline analyst to help us all figure
out this week's rumors and what they could mean for Northwest.
Joel Denney is with US Bankcorp Piper Jaffray.
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More from the Republican Convention
Back to Eric and Mary for more from Rochester.
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The U of M Turns 150
Former Governor Pillsbury will join us talk about how he saved
the U of M from financial ruin right after the Civil War.
How will we pull off this one? Tune in and find out.
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This Week's Political Panel
Chatting about the Republican convention will be Kris Sanda,
Jack Uldrich and Dee Long.
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The Wrapup
Two, count them, two history questions. Your viewer comments
(don't forget to call 651-229-1430) and some show-ending music
courtesy of Bruce Springsteen. Watch the clip and find out why.
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Almanac for June 16, 2000
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Black Republican Coalition
A new group of Minnesota Republicans was formed today. And
the group may fight a common stereotype. Dan Williams is a member of the group.
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Family Life First
Do you know families that are so busy they never see each
other? Is that your family? A group of parents have formed
a group here in the Twin Cities to fight the overscheduling
of modern life. Bill Doherty is a professor at the U of M
who has been central to founding the group.
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A Mother's Tragedy
Connie Larsen and Patty Wetterling have each lost children
under tragic and very public circumstances. These parents
lobbyied at the state legislature this year for new legislation
aimed at getting tougher with sex offenders. They join us
this week to talk about their loss, their experience as citizen
lobbyists, and how they've learned to deal with the media.
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Convention Redux
Last weekend's Republican convention sure was a different
affair from the Democrats gathering a week earlier. Political
Reporter Mary Lahammer compares and contrasts.
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Governor Arne Carlson
We sought out the former governor to get his reading on last
weekend's GOP convention and our current governor's trip to
California. He joins us live in the studio.
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A United Korea?
A few months back we had Philip Ahn on Almanac to talk about
prospects for peace in his native Korea. Mr. Ahn came to Minnesota
in the Fifties to find a new life, becoming one of the leaders
of a immigrant community. This week's dramatic news from the
Korean summitt is the topic for his return visit to the Almanac table.
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The Political Panel
This week's version consists of Republican Sarah Janecek,
Democrat Sarah Stoesz and a guest NOT named Sarah... Independence
Party member Dean Barkley.
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The Wrapup
Do you love Minnesota history? Do you love listening to Almanac
on your car radio while driving up north? Do you love listening
to music written by Marvin Rainwater?
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Almanac for June 23, 2000
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The Good Monolog Doctor
Dr. Mark Depaolis gets his monthly shot at the opening monolog.
This week he gets to hold an apple.
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An Independent Party
State Independents meet this weekend to endorse a candidate
for U.S. Senate. Get a preview from party chair Rick McCluhan.
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The Minneapolis Hotel Strike
How much PR damage is it causing each side? Guests Dick Johnson
with the Minneapolis Central Labor Union and Greg Ortale with
the Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association
debate.
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JG and Minnesota's 1872 House
J.G. Preston visits with Dana Heimark with the Alexander Ramsey
House. The Ramsey House --located in St. Paul-- has special
theme tours starting July 1. Check out the State Historical
Society website for details: www.mnhs.org
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Al Gore and Our Governor
Political Reporter Mary Lahammer has a different take on the
VP's visit to Minnesota this week.
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The View From the Southwest
What does the turbulence going on in the Minnesota countryside
mean for leadership in the region? This is the topic of the
first of a series of chats with Joe Amato, chair of the rural
studies program at Southwest State University in Marshall,
Minnesota.
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Another J.G. Preston Visit
Dana Heimark from the Minnesota History Center pays us a second
visit.
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Treating Victims of Torture
America's first treatment for international victims of torture
was founded in Minnesota. The center is celebrating its 15th
anniversary this summer. Doug Johnson is the center director
and our guest.
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The Class of 2000 Speaks
They are young, bright and have just graduated from high school.
Hear what they have to say. Venise Battle, Kelly Dahl and
Jomili Dazila are our guests.
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The Wrapup
When was the last time you thought of the J. Geils Band? That
and two history questions should grab your attention.
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Almanac for June 30, 2000
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Monolog from J.G. Preston
J.G. has some different takes on celebrating our nation's holiday.
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Little People of America Convention
Leroy Bankowski tells us what this convention is all about.
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The Farm Crisis in the Midwest
A recent report from the Federal Reserve says things are getting
better for the farm economy. Ed Lotterman from Real World
Economics and Dave Frederickson from the MN Farmer's Union
discuss to what extent that's true.
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Rudy Perpich's Portrait Unveiled
The portrait of the late Gov. Rudy Perpich and his wife Lola
was unveiled at the Capitol. Mary Lahammer spoke with the
Perpich family about what that meant to them.
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Bishop Raymond Lucker
Recently retired Bishop Raymond Lucker joins us to talk about
the changes going on within the Catholic Church.
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Historian Hy Berman
Hy returns to tell us about his 5 favorite political conventions
in history. Tonight - the 1948 conventions held in Philadelphia.
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The Governor Visits NW Minnesota
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Political Panel
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