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RealVideo Archive - 2001 (April to June)
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Entire
Almanac for April 6, 2001
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The Monolog Doctor
Dr. Mark DePaolis.
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Medical Marijuana
There was a Friday hearing at the Capitol on this controversial
subject. Mary Lahammer has a full report.
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House Budget Battle
The House budget targets are out... hear leaders debate which
budget is best. Speaker of the House Steve Sviggum and House
Minority Leader Tom Pugh are our guests.
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You're a Good Plastic Man Charlie Brown
Snoopy begat Charlie Brown figures in St. Paul. Mayor Norm
Coleman brings along a Charlie prototype and talks about him.
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George Mikan Festivities
There's big doings Sunday as Minneapolis Laker great George
Mikan is honored with a statue at the Target Center. We talk
about George tonight with NBA Hall of Famer and former Laker
Vern Mikkelsen and event organizer Dennis Schulstad.
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How High's the Water Gary?
National Weather Service water-guy (we THINK that's the official
term) Gary McDevitt gives us the flood water lowdown.
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They Toiled at the Capitol
A panel of former lawmakers give us their opinion about how
the session in St. Paul is going.
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The Wrapup
What would Almanac be without its Index File questions?
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Entire
Almanac for April 13, 2001
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Flooding
How can we have so many "Floods of the Century?" Find out
the latest high water problems around the state.
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Telecommunications Tiff
Qwest and the State Department of Commerce square off. And things might get loud.
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Seth Eastman
Eastman was a 19th century artist and soldier stationed at
Fort Snelling who left behind a remarkable collection of images
of Dakota life. This Sunday at 8 pm tpt-2 will air a documentary
on Seth Eastman's remarkable life and his complex interaction
with the Dakota people. We look at a clip of the documentary
and speak with its creator Kristian Berg.
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What's a Nyckelharpa?
It's Sweden's national instrument. Think of it as a fiddle
with keys. And if that doesn't help much, watch this segment
as the Nyckelharpa Orchestra peforms for us live.
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A Battle for Balance
That's what Mary Lahammer is calling her capitol report this
week as House and Senate leaders fight to claim the middle
ground in the capitol budget battle.
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A Political Panel
The second committee deadline passed at the Capitol this week.
What's in and what's out?
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The Wrapup
Some history questions... viewer comments... and another tune
from the Nyckelharpa Orchestra.
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Entire
Almanac for April 20, 2001
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James Lileks does a Monolog
And he does a great job at 'em. Includes a ringing telephone.
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Zoo's Earth Day
Earth Day is Sunday and the Como Zoo in St. Paul has a bunch
of plans. Find out about them.
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Bio-Diesel
You may not know what it is now... but you might soon learn.
Bio-Diesel is a soybean oil based additive for diesel fuel.
And it's been a hot issue at the Capitol this week. Lawmaker
Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) debates John Hausladen from
the Minnesota Trucking Association.
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Weather with Paul Douglas
Paul talks to Mary Lahammer about weekend rains and possible
flooding... tornado myths... and some spring-like weather. Finally!!
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Tim Pawlenty's Strange Week
Hear what Republicans think of Pawlenty's twist of fate on
Wednesday. Mary Lahammer reports.
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Sports with Larry Fitzgerald
Larry has done some enterprising journalism on the Cheryl
Littlejohn story. We'll also chat about the Viking draft and
the heckuva start by the Minnesota Twins. In his real life
Larry writes for the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder newspaper
and is host of the Denny Green Radio show.
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Award for Center for Victims of Torture
The Department of Justice gave the Minnesota Center for Victims
of Torture its highest honor. Its director, Doug Johnson,
talks about the work of the center and receiving the award.
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A Week of Politics
Between goings on at the Capitol and the strange week for
one-time possible GOP Senate candidate Tim Pawlenty there
should be plenty for this week's panel to talk about.
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The Wrapup
Two great Minnesota history questions (one complete with an
answer), your thoughts about the Nyckelharpa... and some show-ending
Scandinavian music.
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Entire Almanac for April 27, 2001
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Neck Deep in the Big Muddy
J.G. Preston has a live report from Davenport, Iowa. Sort
of.
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Conceal and Carry
A controversial gun bill was scheduled to come up on the Senate
floor today. Find out what happened.
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Flood Update
Recresting was a word we all learned this week. Kevin Leuer,
head of Minnesota's Emergency Management effort is our live
guest.
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Judi Dutcher
Yes, her fist name ends in an "i." Just one of the things
that Judi Dutcher hopes you will soon learn about her as she
becomes the first DFLer to announce a run for governor.
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Minnesota Women in Politics: Stories of the Journey
It's a recent book tapping into the rich history of women
and politics in our state. Hear from the two authors.
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Archeology in Israel
Find out why U of M archeologist Andrea Berlin is so excited
about her recent dig in the ancient Israeli town of Tel Kedesh.
PLUS she's promised to bring a prop!!
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This Week's Political Panel
The honors go to DFLer D. J. Leary, Republican Mary Krinkie
and Independence Party member Steve Minn.
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The Wrapup
Come for the adorable kids calling in with the right answer
to last week's Index File question... and stay to hear the
Andrews Sisters sing "Apple Blossom Time."
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Entire
Almanac for May 4, 2001
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Dominic Papatola Monologue
Minnesota Nice has gone haywire this week.
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House Tax Bill
The Minnesota House is scheduled to vote on a tax bill Friday.
Mary Lahammer will have the full report.
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Congressional First Termers
We had so much fun a few months back with Congressman Mark
Kennedy and Congresswoman Betty McCollum that we invited them
back.
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Minnesota Legislature in Perspective
Professor Alan Rosenthal of Rutgers is in town studying the
Minnesota legislature. He's working on a book comparing state
legislatures from around the country. Don't worry, it'll be
more interesting that it sounds. We promise.
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The Milwaukee Road Wants You
Or, at least, your train memorabilia.
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Meet Lee Pao Xiong
He's the first non-African-American to ever head up the Minneapolis
Urban Coalition and this is his first week on the job.
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Former Lawmaker Panel
We have four, count 'em, four: Linda Runbeck, Duane Benson,
Dee Long and Wayne Simoneau will join us and digest the work
of their former colleagues at the Capitol.
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The Wrapup
Who was the Grand Marshal of the Minneapolis Aquatennial in
1958? We have the answer for you. Plus we have another fun
Minnesota history question. You give us your thoughts about
U of M Professor Andrea Berlin. And we have show-ending music
by the great Jackie Wilson. Jackie was performing in town
this week in 1958.
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Entire
Almanac for May 11, 2001
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The Good Monolog Doctor
Dr. Mark Depaolis is a real doctor. And a real monologist.
This week's topic: a birth control patch.
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Legislative Leaders
We have the Capitol top brass live in our studio to talk about
the last 10 days under the dome in St. Paul.
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Governor Ventura One on One Clip
This is a tease. Watch the full half hour interview by clicking
here. Or you can watch TPT-17 Friday night at 10 or Sunday
evening at 6:30 pm. Or, Watch it here
in RealVideo.
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Mary Tyler Moore Statue
It's starting to take shape. Find out what the new Nicollet
Mall statue might look like.
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A New Twins Stadium Plan
It was unveiled Friday morning... Mary Lahammer will bring
us this and the rest of the Capitol happenings today.
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Transportation Stuff
And there's a lot of it. Sane Lanes. Highway building moratorium.
Photo Cop. Light Rail. Racial profiling. Find out what's in
and what might not be.
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The Dalai Lama
We present you some excerpts from His Holiness' address Tuesday
evening at Williams Arena.
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The Political Panel
If you can't generate lively political discussion after a
week like this, you might as well find a new line of work.
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The Wraupup
History... music... viewer feedback. That's what the wrapup
is all about. If you think you know the answer to our Little
Falls question... call us at 651-229-1430.
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Entire
Almanac for May 18, 2001
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Jesse Ventura Live!!
Last week legislative leaders Roger Moe and Steve Sviggum
were our guests. This week Governor Ventura joins us at the
Almanac table for an extensive interview.
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Live from the State Capitol
Mary Lahammer comes to us live from the House Gallery to bring
us the latest on the possibility of a government shutdown
this summer.
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A Nod To Bob
That's the name of a Red House Records CD released this week.
It's a tribute by Red House artists to Bob Dylan who is turning
60 years old on May 24. Spider John Koerner is on the CD....
and he joins us live in the studio for a performance.
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First Termers Panel
Our group of frosh lawmakers sit down with their impressions
of their first crunch at the end of a session.
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The Wrapup
Two history questions... a sharp viewer comment... and another
live tune by Spider John. By the way, feel free to leave your
Index File answer at Almanac BackStage... or just call our
handy viewer comment line at 651-229-1430.
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Entire
Almanac for May 25, 2001
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A Deal In St. Paul
Legislative leaders and the governor agreed to a budget plan
today. And a special session doesn't appear too far behind.
Find out the latest from Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer.
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Reaction to the Deal
Republican House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty and Democratic
Assistant Senate Majority Leader John Hottinger do the reacting.
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Sports with Larry
Larry Fitzgerald is back for his monthly Almanac look at the
world of sports.
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Memorial Day Grilling Tips
Get out the apron and mitts. Not to mention the grill brush.
We give you tips and recipes for the big holiday weekend.
Chef Mike Engel (Grand Casino Hinckley) and chef wannabe J.G.
Preston do the honors.
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Veteran Capitol Watchers
Together our three guests have witnessed nearly a century
of Minnesota politics. Longtime capitol reporters Betty Wilson,
Gene Lahammer and Karen Boros give some perspective to the
remarkable events at the State Capitol this week.
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More Grilling
Mike and J.G. continue their fine culinary work.
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This Week's Political Panel
The session that didn't end... that finally looks as if it
might. Tonight's panelists who chew over that one are: Republican
Tom Horner, Democrat Ember Reichgott Junge, and Independent
Dean Barkley.
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The Wrapup
Last week's index file question... this week's query... and
your thoughts about our live interview last week with Governor
Ventura.
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Entire
Almanac for June 1, 2001
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The Nurses Strike Update
Find out the latest from Jennifer Michaelson with the Minnesota
Nurses Association.
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What's Happening at the Capitol
Governor Ventura met with the various conference committees
Friday at the Capitol. Find out was progress... or lack thereof...
was made. Mary Lahammer has the latest.
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Higher Ed Struggle
Higher Education funding is the one few places where there
was some agreement in St. Paul this week. Find out from the
two key lawmakers responsible for the compromise.
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A Kids Fest in Downtown St. Paul
Things should be hopping in St. Paul this weekend. Why? There
will be a children's festival organized by the Ordway Center
for the Performing Arts. Kevin McCollum is the president of
the Ordway.
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Don Miguel Remembered
Howard Hathaway was a pioneer in public instructional television.
But Twin Cities kids didn't know him as Mr. Hathaway. ey knew
him as "Don Miguel", their TV spanish teacher. Howard
Hathaway died this week at the age of 77. Justin Maiman of
TPT's Learning Park educational initiative talks to Howard
Hathaway's family about his legacy.
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Severe Weather Coming
Paul Douglas picked a stormy day for his monthly Almanac weather
visit. If Paul doesn't make it to our St. Paul studios, he'll
be holding down the weather fort at WCCO TV.
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Former Lawmaker Panel
We look for the wisdom of years to help us make sense of the
legislative logjam in St. Paul. Former lawmakers Dee Long,
Allan Spear, Linda Runbeck and John Himle sit down on the
couch.
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The Wrapup
Two great history questions (do you know what historic place
is located on Fairy Falls Road north of Stillwater?) Plus
your thoughts about the political reporter panel we had last
week. Plus show ending music featuring Bing Crosby who came
to the Cities this week in 1932.
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Entire
Almanac for June 8, 2001
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Pam Wheelock
She's the State Finance Commissioner which means she might
be able to shed some light on the impasse over taxes.
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How Did We Get to This Point??
Almanac's political reporter Mary Lahammer recaps a week of
limited action at the capitol.
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Legislative Leaders Talk
The goal is to get Roger Moe and Steve Sviggum together on
the Almanac couch to get the lowdown on the legislative logjam.
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Cooking with Alex Anderson
She's a 10 year old who wants to win the Junior Pillsbury
Bakeoff with her recipe for a special quiche.
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On a Roll with Greg Smith
He's the host of America's first talk radio show devoted to
disability issues. And he's live in our studio. Check on Greg's
show on the web at www.onarollradio.com
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More Cooking
With Alex Anderson and J.G.
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This week's Political Panel
Doing the honors this time around are Republican Mary Krinkie,
DFLer Nancy Larson and Independence Partyite Jack Uldrich.
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The Wrapup
Two weeks worth of history questions... your comments... and
show-ending music by Paul McCartney and Wings.
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Entire
Almanac for June 15, 2001
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Legislative Stalemate
Dominic Papatola thinks we need new vocabulary to talk about
what is going on at the state capitol.
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Senator Paul Wellstone
Minnesota's Senior Senator hasn't been on our show since the
Democrats took over control of the Senate. Or since he's gotten an opponent.
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Looming State Shutdown
Our Mary Lahammer finds out stretching out the end date of
the legislative session has caused problems for state workers are for state lawmakers.
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Welfare Time Limits
Should Minnesota have a hard and fast five year limit when
it comes to Welfare benefits? We'll have a debate.
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New Head Hoopster at the U
Brenda Oldfield is in her first week on the job as coach of
the U of M Women's Basketball team. And her work is cut out
for her.
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The Political Panel
We'll talk stateside and federalside. This week's panel consists
of DFLer Wy Spano, Republican Barb Sykora and IP member Dean
Barkley.
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That's a Wrapup
What famous thing came to St. Paul on June 6, 1904? What famous
American-born visitor came to the Norse American Centennial
in Minneapolis in the summer of 1925? Two good reasons to
tune in to this part of the show.
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Entire
Almanac for June 22, 2001
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Monolog
Freeman Beasley makes his monolog debut next to the old monitor
tonight. Tune in and see what's on his mind.
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A Break in Logjam?
An agreement on taxes at the Capitol may keep state government
running after all. Mary Lahammer will bring us all the latest details.
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Tax Commish
State Revenue Commissioner Matt Smith, architect of today's
tax plan, joins us with the details.
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Rural Legislators
Sen. Don Samuelson, DFLer from Brainerd and Rep. Bill Kuisle,
Republican lawmaker from Rochester join us to talk about the
tax plans implications on rural Minnesota.
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Sports with Fitzy
The Twins are still just a half game out of first...T-Wolves
coach Flip Saunders is sticking around for awhile...plenty
of mid-summer sports to chew on with Almanac sports guru Larry Fitzgerald.
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Gay Pride
The 29th annual Gay Pride Festival is this weekend in Minneapolis.
We'll have a rundown of the events for you.
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Did You Know?
What do lawmakers do during floor sessions while waiting for
their leaders to agree on a deal?
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Minnesota Place Names
Ever wonder where Bratsberg Minnesota is? How about Beers
lake? Ann Regan, Minnesota Historical Society Press, joins
us to talk about their newly updated Minnesota Place Names book.
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Panel
This week's version features faces from all four of Minnesota's
major political parties. DFL Party Chair Mike Erlandson, Republican
Mary Krinkie, Outgoing Independence Party Chair Rick McCluhan
and Green Party Activist Ken Pentel fill up the couch tonight.
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Index File Time
Last week's question and answer...this week's question...a
viewer comment or two and some Minnesota musical history.
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Entire
Almanac for June 29, 2001
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Monolog
The good Doctor Mark DePaolis does the honors tonight. Tune
in to find out if you should feed your cows cholesterol medication.
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Capitol Live Shot
Mary Lahammer and Eric Eskola couldn't be torn away from the
Capitol tonight. They'll join us with the latest from the legislature.
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Legislative Leaders
Will the legislature get done before midnight on Saturday?
Sen. Roger Moe, DFL Majority Leader and Rep. Steve Sviggum,
GOP Speaker of the House, join us live from the House Gallery with an update.
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A Taste of Almanac
We've rounded up food from the newsroom to tide over J.G.
Preston until he can get to A Taste of Minnesota over the
weekend.
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Air Quality
What's an Air Quality Index and why did it matter this week
in Minnesota? MPCA commissioner Karen Studders joins us with
the details.
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And then there were two...
The Transportation Conference Committee is one of two left
to complete their work this weekend. Rep. Carol Molnau, R-Chaska
and Sen. Jane Ranum, DFL-Mpls, take a quick break and join
us from the House Gallery.
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Former Lawmakers
A couch full of former legislators give us the lowdown on
their former colleagues.
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Wrap up and Index File Section
Who was last week's mysterious International visitor? We'll
give you the answer tonight, along with another question and
a bit of Minnesota Musical History.
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