Almanac: At the Capitol

Pawlenty's Moment (06/19/09)

Almanac tried something different with our coverage in the 2002 governor’s race. We sat down with the candidates for governor for a revealing look at what makes them tick. They weren't allowed to talk politics, just themselves. In this clip candidate Tim Pawlenty — check out the hairstyles — and all of his siblings tell us what life event scared him, but set his future in motion.

Elmer's Library (06/12/09)

Back in the 1950s when public television in Minnesota was still a dream, educational television had a champion in the state legislature in Elmer L. Anderson. In 1960, the republican was elected governor of our state. A year later, KTCA made a special program with Andersen, in which the governor showed off his impressive private collection of Minnesota history books. Here’s a clip.

How It Happens - Legislative Leaders (01/05/09)

After the governor, what's the most powerful position in Minnesota politics? Whose job is it to control the spin? David goes out on a limb with this look at the leadership family tree.

After Hours: Military Training (05/05/08)

David interviews a member of this year's legislative intern program and finds out how well Matthew's army tours prepared him for working at the Capitol.

Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club (05/02/08)

Sam is a northern Minnesota jazz artist who will be performing at next weekend's Grand Marais Jazz Festival. Sam will play a tune for us. For more info on the festival check out grandmaraisjazzfest.com.

Capitol Cartoonist (04/30/08)

Our essayist David Gillette is back for his final visit this session and shares his closing thoughts.

First-Termers Panel (04/30/08)

Our special session first-termers are here for another visit. We'll catch up with DFL Sen. Kevin Dahle and Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski and look at the final weeks through their freshmen rose-colored glasses.

Headlines (04/30/08)

Mary talks to Al Franken about his tax troubles, budget negotiations pick up with talk of bringing bonding projects back into the mix, and a Senate committe meeting about the NWA merger turns feisty on the subject of jobs.

Almanac: At the Capitol - April 30, 2008 (04/30/08)

After Hours: No Resting Allowed (04/30/08)

Go behind-the-scenes on the Almanac: At the Capitol set and watch David grill Mary about what life is like as a political reporter.