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RealVideo Archive - 2006 (April to June)
| Entire Almanac for April 7, 2006 | Watch the show
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The Monologue Doctor
Dr. Mark DePaolis says he's getting old.
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Safety in Minneapolis
Two recent shootings in Minneapolis' entertainment districts have raised concerns and brought out the politics. On Friday there was a big meeting at the Governor's residence to talk about beefing up public safety in the Mill City. Two participants in that discussion join us live: Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Gov. Pawlenty's Chief of Staff David Gaither.
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Fields of Green Under the White Dome
It was a capitol week filled with stadium talk. Our Mary Lahammer brings us up to date in the way only she can.
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Sports with Larry Fitzgerald
Larry chats up being the last reporter to talk to Kirby Puckett... about the Vikes without Daunte... and about the mess with the U of M women's hoopsters. Larry writes for the Minneapolis Spokesman newspaper and makes monthly visits to Almanac.
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Live Music!
Glen Helgeson and friends chat with our Jearlyn Steele and then play a world-beat tune from the new CD "Distant Borders." Glen will have a CD release concert at The Dakota in Minneapolis on April 20. For more info seek out www.worldviewmusic.com
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Exhibiting with Wolves
"Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century" is an exhibit that's running through April 16 at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Nancy Gibson with the International Wolf Center --cosponsor of the exhibit-- drops by to chat wolves.
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A Panel of Politicos
Stadiums... gay marriage... eminent domain... public safety... we have a panel to debate all the week's capitol news. Republicans Any Brehm and Rep. Dan Dorman square off with Democrats Wy Spano and Dee Long.
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The Wrapup
Two sports-themed Minnesota history questions... your thoughts about last week's program... and a live show-ending tune by Glen Helgeson's group.
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| Entire Almanac for April 14, 2006
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The Monologue
Ah, spring. Bick Smith has some thoughts on the subject.
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Mumps, Salmonella and Bird Flu
LOTS of infectious disease in the news today. We'll touch base with the person in our state whose job it is to monitor the spread of diseases... State Epidemiologist Harry Hull.
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Chatting Taxes
Lawmakers were busy this week figuring out ways to cut your property taxes. The chairs of the House and Senate Tax Committees join us. That's Phil Krinkie in the House and Larry Pogemiller in the House.
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Congress: Is it Easy Being Green?
Jay Pond is the Green Party candidate in the 5th U.S. House District. He sits down at the Almanac table.
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And the Winner Is...
Two Austin, Minnesota High School Students won C-SPAN's video competition. Find out why. Fledgling video producers Anthony Hernandez and Dustin Gillard stop by Studio B.
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Mid-Session Check In
Mary Lahammer is keeping a scorecard on how issues are faring at the State Capitol.
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Politixs on the Couch
Two Democrats and two Republicans exchange views as part of our weekly roundup. Republicans Sarah Janecek and David Strom mix it up with Democrats Chris Montana and Sen. John Marty.
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The Index File Section
Two Minnesota history questions (what Gopher star was nominated for sainthood in the Catholic Church?) and a viewer comment about Eric's neckwear. Closing music? We have that too... a classic clip from Koerner, Ray and Glover.
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| Entire Almanac for April 21, 2006
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Monolog
Jim Ragsdale does the honors this week. He seems to be a bit worried about his job security.
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How many hearings does it take to build a baseball stadium?
There's been a lot of talk about a new stadium for the Twins at the Capitol this week. Mary brings us up to speed on all the action, including today's hearing.
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A new home for the Twins?
We continue the Twins stadium conversation in our studio with Twins executive Jerry Bell and stadium opponent Dann Dobson.
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Pioneer Press Sold?
Does the Pioneer Press have a new owner again? Media watcher John Rash stops by to talk about our ever changing media world.
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Did you hear the sirens this week?
Weatherman Paul Douglas stops by for a visit during Severe Weather Awareness Week. We'll get a weekend forecast from him while he's here.
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Rewind That Tape!
It's a fun new feature this week. We'll update a story from months past. This week we look at the progress of the Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund. Businessman Eugene Sit returns to our set.
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Remembering Sigurd Olson
Fifty years ago this week environmental giant Sigurd Olson's "The Singing Wilderness" was published. We take a look back at his life, legacy and writings with Mark Peterson, head of Audubon Minnesota.
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The Panel
A couch full of pundits take a look back at the week that was up at the Capitol.
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It's a Wrap!
Last week's Index File Question and answer.. this week's question.. and a musical ending from our archives that is near and dear to our director's heart.
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| Entire Almanac for April 28, 2006
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Monolog
Susie Jones has bathing suits on her mind this week.
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Stadia Galore
It was an active week for stadium proposals at the Capitol. Mary Lahammer brings us up to date on all the wild floor and committee action.
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Mercury Emissions
MPCA Commissioner Sheryl Corrigan brings us up to speed on a new proposal that will limit mercury emmissions from power plants in Minnesota.
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The Great Budget Debate
Rep. Jim Knoblach and Sen. Dick Cohen join us to talk about battling budget plans.
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Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center
It's a living memorial to the late senator and his wife. And the new home of Neighborhood House in West St. Paul. Dan Hoxworth stops by to tell us about the grand opening tomorrow.
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5th Congressional District
We've been meeting all the people who want to fill Martin Olav Sabo's shoes in Congress. Independence Party candidate Tammy Lee is this week's candidate.
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Judge Abrams
Rep. Ron Abrams will be handing in his legislative gavel for a set of black robes. But first he stops by the Almanac table.
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The Political Panel
This week's version of the political panel fills our couch with stadium talk, ethanol battles and more. Republicans Sarah Janecek and David Strom take on Dee Long and Rep. Connie Bernardy.
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It's A Wrap!
Last week's Index File answer.. this week's question.. your viewer comments and a bit of music from the Almanac archives.
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| Entire Almanac for May 5, 2006
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Monolog
Toni Halleen serenades us this week with a tale of addiction.
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Stadiums times three?
Lotta stadium talk up at the Capitol again this week. Our Mary Lahammer brings us the latest on the shifting plans to fund sports stadiums for the Twins, Gophers and Vikings.
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What's up in Washington?
From time to time we check in with members of our Congressional delegation when they are back home here in Minnesota. Tonight Sen. Mark Dayton stops by our studios.
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Underfunded Public Pension Plans
It's not the kind of sexy topic you expect a local news station to talk about during sweeps but KARE 11 did just that this week. We'll take a closer look at the issue with Lynn Reed from the Minnesota Taxpayers Association and Jan Alswager from Education Minnesota.
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The May Arts Scene
The Rake's Hans Eisenbeis stops by for his monthly arts chat and lets us know what's happening in the month of May.
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Chris Koza
He's a musician from Portland that has been hanging out in the Twin Cities of late. Tune in and take a listen to his acoustic guitar performance tonight. And find out where you can hear him play this weekend.
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Face Off Minnesota
It's a High School Quiz Bowl championship that TPT will be presenting later this month. Here's a glimpse at the world of quiz bowls. |
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Minnesota Weather Almanac
Mark Seeley joins us to talk about his fun new weather book. It's a historic look back at our state's weather but it's full of fun stories, charts and lots of weather trivia too.
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The Panel
This week's version of the political panel talks stadiums and more. Democrats Mary Jo McGuire and Blois Olson face off against Republicans Fritz Knaak and Sen. Julianne Ortman.
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A bit more of Chris Koza
We ran out of time for the Index File section this week. Chris Koza has another tune for us as we say goodnight.
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| Entire Almanac for May 12, 2006
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Monolog
Dr. Mark DePaolis does the honors this week.
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Capitol Roundup
Our Mary joins us live from the House Gallery at the Capitol with the latest legislative news.
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Gas Tax Holiday?
Republican Rep. Paul Kohls thinks the state should give consumers a break from the state gasoline tax. It would cost the state more than $300 million dollars. DFL Sen. Sharon Marko favors other solutions to the rising cost of gasoline.
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Who is Ken Jennings?
The All-time Jeopardy champion of course. And our special guest tonight on Almanac. Ken is hosting "Face Off Minnesota" in the tpt studios this weekend. He stops by to tell us more.
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Courthouses of Minnesota
Photographer Doug Ohman and author Mary Logue join us to talk about the newest book in the Minnesota Byways series.
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Medicare Part D
Monday is a big deadline for the prescription drug plan called Medicare Part D. Kelli Jo Greiner from the Minnesota Board on Aging is our guest. For more information call the Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433.
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Panel of pundits
This week on the old couch we'll talk about stadiums, bonding bills, and the looming constitutional deadline for adjournment. Republicans Sarah Janecek and Andy Brehm square off against DFLers Wy Spano and Sen. Sandy Pappas.
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It's A Wrap!
The index file answer from last time... this week's question.. and of course our weekly dose of music from the tpt archives.
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| Entire Almanac for May 19, 2006
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A David Gillette Monolog
Cartoonist David is back with a visual essay for us to ponder.
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Latest Live From the Capitol
Our Mary Lahammer brings us up to date on all that's taking place Friday under the dome in St. Paul. And it's been a busy 24 hours.
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Legislative Leaders Live!
It's an Almanac tradition. On the last Friday during the legislative session, the top capitol leaders join us on the couch to give us their take on the changing situation. Speaker Steve Sviggum, Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson, House Minority Leader Matt Entenza and Senate Minority Leader Dick Day join us.
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The Fitzgeralds Three
Almanac sports guy Larry Fitzgerald Senior brings along two special guests this week: star football-playing sons Larry Jr. and Marcus. For more info about the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Event go to www.larry-fitzgerald.com
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Big Airline News
Northwest and Mesaba each had big bankruptcy developments this week. Rajesh Aggarwal from the U of M Carlson School gives us the big picture.
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The Panel
We end the show with political panel ponderings. Democrats Blois Olson and Mary Jo McGuire square off with Republicans Fritz Knaak and David Strom.
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The Wrapup
Who was the object of whistles at the Minnesota Centennial Parade back in May of 1958? Tune in and you MIGHT find out. We'll also play for you a vintage Buffy St. Marie music clip from 2000.
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| Entire Almanac for May 26, 2006
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The Monologue
Summer is on the mind of Dominic Papatola.
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DFL Senate Candidate Debate
Hopefuls Amy Klobuchar and Ford Bell square off for their first televised debate.
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Then a DFL Gubernatorial Debate
In two weeks DFLers will try to endorse a candidate to run against Tim Pawlenty this fall. Tune in as the four DFL Candidates appear together on TV for the first time: Mike Hatch, Becky Lourey, Steve Kelley and Ole Savior sit down with Cathy and Eric on the Almanac couch.
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Capitol Wrap
The session ended without a stalemate, a meltdown or even name-calling. Our Mary Lahammer takes a look back at the 2006 short session.
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Panel o' Politicos
Republicans Sarah Janecek and Brian Sullivan have the honor of mixing it up with Democrats Wy Spano and Mary Jo McGuire. We'll look back at the legislative session... and preview the races we debated earlier in the program.
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| Entire Almanac for June 2, 2006
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The Monolog
A lawn mowing lament from Bick Smith.
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Live from the State Republican Convention
Our Mary Lahammer and Eric Eskola will both report live from the Minneapolis Convention Center where Republicans are gathering in this election year.
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Governor Tim Pawlenty at the Almanac Table
Last week we heard from DFLers who want to take his job, this week the Governor has his turn to say why he thinks he should be elected in November.
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Oh What a Beautiful Morning
... and afternoon and evening. This week's nice summer weather portends exactly what? Paul Douglas joins us with tape and charts and thoughts.
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What's a Gamelan?
It's an Indonesian Orchestra with plenty of percussion and dancing. That's what we learn when Cathy talks with folks from the Indonesian Performing Arts Association of Minnesota. Find out more about the group and its performance schedule at www.IPAAM.org.
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A Political Panel
Lots to talk about as June is political convention month for each of our state's three major parties. This week's panel includes Democrats Dee Long and Blois Olson and Republicans David Strom and Andy Brehm.
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The Wrapup
We finally answer the question of who was whistled at during the State Centennial Parade of 1958... and then we ask you another Minnesota history question. We end the show with a tune by Twin Citian Mason Jennings.
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| Entire Almanac for June 9, 2006 | Watch the show
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The Monologue
Ah, the sun. So says James Ragsdale.
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Saintly City Budget Woes
Mayor Chris Coleman stops by to talk about his city's budget shortfall and what he plans to do about it.
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DFL Party Chair
Brian Melendez joins Eric Eskola in Rochester.
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A Twin Cities TV Vet Retires
Bernie Grace has reported for Kare-11 for nearly three decades. He stops by to chat with Cathy about the TV news biz. He also has brought along some of his favorite tape.
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Media Moves
Big sweeps news... a major regional newspaper sale... and some surprises. That's what we're going to talk about with John Rash with the Campbell Mithun Agency.
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Our Weekly Panel
Two Republicans (Sarah Janecek and Fritz Knaak) and two DFLers (Wy Spano and Mary Jo McGuire) spout off.
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The Wrapup
Just what did the legislature try to regulate back in 1903? We answer that question, ask you a new one and then play some show-ending music featuring Twin Cities harpist Katie McMahon.
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| Entire Almanac for June 16, 2006 | Watch the show
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A David Gillette Monolog
Another visual essay by David Gillette.
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Flood Wall Causes Friction
We debate the merits --and problems-- of a new levee and flood wall around St. Paul's St. Paul Airport. Levee supporter Matt Anfang takes on opponent Tom Dimond.
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ReelzChannel
Hubbard Broadcasting of the Twin Cities is putting in 50 million of its own dollars to launch a new cable channel about all things cinema. Stan E. Hubbard tells us why he thinks the movie channel plan will work.
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Convention Recaps
Our Mary Lahammer has spent the past two weekends at the Republican and DFL state conventions. She summarizes what went on in the big races.
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Old Duluth Post Cards
There's a new book out crammed full of post cards of historic Duluth. We look at the cards and chat and with author Tony Dierckins. The books is called "Zenith: A Postcard Perspective of Historic Duluth." Find out more at www.x-communication.org
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Revisiting Free Tuition Offer
How's the plan going to offer Twin Cities residents free two year tuition to St. Paul College and Minneapolis Community College? We rewind the tape and check in with Minneapolis Community college head Phil Davis.
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| A Crime Stat Wave
What do the latest crime stats for the Twin Cities mean? And what don't they mean? We assemble a diverse group of folks to debate those questions.
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| The Wrapup
The Index File Questions (Twister!!??) and show-closing music courtesy of Marlee McLeod.
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| Entire Almanac for June 23, 2006
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The Monologue
Dr. Mark DePaolis' take on the world.
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Can you pay less for prescriptions?
MN Human Services Commissioner Kevin Goodno discusses Minnesotarxconnect.com - the state's online resource aimed at providing consumer information to assist people in making informed decisions about their prescription medicatons.
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Taxing the Rich
A group of Minnesotans took out a full-page ad in Thursday's Star Tribune saying it supports increasing taxes on the wealthy. Joel Kramer with the group Growth and Justice (the group sponsoring the ad squares off with someone with an opposing view.
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Sports with Fitzy
Larry Fitzgerald stops by for his monthly chat about things athletic.
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Lake Superior Poet
Mary Lahammer is starting a series of reports from up north. Her first stop is at Split Rock Lighthouse where she chatted with poet James Armstrong, the author of the book "Blue Lash."
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Future of the Central Corridor
Met Council Chairman Peter Bell discusses the upcoming decision related to transit in the Central Corridor between Mpls. and St. Paul.
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| Judges to Campaign for Office
Attorney Greg Wersal talks about his recent legal case that successfully challenged Minnesota law related to political campaigns for judges.
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| Independence Minded Candidates for Guv
Peter Hutchinson and Pam Ellison are vying for the gubernatorial endorsement of the Independence Party of Minnesota. They debate on the eve of their party's convention.
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| The Wrapup
Last week's Index File question was extremely popular... find out why. This week we have another Minnesota history question for you... and we play for you a bit of music from the tpt vault... a jazz classic performance from the late Jack McDuff.
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| Entire Almanac for June 30, 2006
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A Monologue
Dominic Papatola has been thinking. Find out what he's come up with.
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Firework Safety
This is the big weekend for legal and illegal firework displays this week. And state safety officials are worried about the growing number of injuries here.
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Cash for College Students
Governor Pawlenty proposes free college tuition at state public universities for Minnesotans who finish in the top quarter of their high school class. We bring you a debate.
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McKnight Artist of the Year
Actor/Director Lou Bellamy of St. Paul's Penumbra Theatre won the McKnight honor --and cash prize-- this week. Lou joins us live to reflect on his thirty years at a renowned community theater.
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Wild Isle Royale
It's off the coast of Minnesota's North Shore and it's home to a unique population of wolves and moose. Our Mary Lahammer went to Isle Royale this week to learn more about landmark research being done by a Minnesotan.
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Amelia and Frank
Amelia Santaniello and Frank Vascellaro started sitting next to each other on the WCCO TV news set Thursday night. Now they are sitting next to Cathy and Eric on the Almanac couch. We talk to them about the challenges of their new assignment.
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It's Not Easy Being Green
Minnesota's Green Party lost its status as a major political party in our state after the last election. Meet two candidates who want to change that status this November: Green Party gubernatorial candidate Ken Pentel and Green U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Cavlan.
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The Wrapup
Jean du Rand... who was she? Call us if you know at 651-229-1430. And tell us about your Minnetonka home movies using the same number. Then we end the show with a tune by the late, great Dave Ray.
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