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The Monologue (06/22/07)

James Ragsdale this week has one eye on the Vatican and the other on the car in his rearview mirror.

Almanac - June 22 2007 (06/22/07)

The Monologue (06/22/07)

James Ragsdale this week has one eye on the Vatican and the other on the car in his rearview mirror.

Asbestos on the Range (06/22/07)

The State Health Department decided to wait to make public dozens of incidents of cancer deaths of Northern Minnesota miners. A legislative committee will meet next week to find out why there was a delay. State Health Commissioner Dianne Mandernach and State Senator John Marty debate face to face.

Vikes Make Moves (06/22/07)

Off the field, not on. We hear plans about a possible new ballpark from team official Lester Bagley and Bill Lester with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.

Open the Hatch (06/22/07)

Former Attorney General Mike Hatch has a new job in the private sector. He'll tell us why he's excited about that.

tpt 50th Treasures (06/22/07)

Jeff Strate stops by to talk with Cathy about the freewheeling days of Twin Cities TV back in the '70s. And he's brought along some clips of work he somehow managed to convince KTCA officials to put on the air.

Life (Part 2) (06/22/07)

This new PBS series about aging begins this week. Watch a preview clip of the tpt production.

Political Science Panel (06/22/07)

Can the presidential race already be in full swing? And what does it mean that most Americans aren't paying attention? We gather a group of Minnesota poli-sci types for their take on the race of '08. Our guests are Steve Schier from Carleton College, Larry Jacobs from the U of M and U Law School Dean Guy Charles.

The Wrapup (06/22/07)

Did you know who the dream golf date was for the 1972 KTCA Action Auction? We give you your weekly dose of Minnesota history and end with a vintage music clip by Cap'n Jack Duff.

The Wrapup (06/15/07)

A Minnesota history question (Who is that Action Auction dream golf date?) plus a show-ending tune that's really a treat: Aaron Copland conducting the Minnesota Orchestra's performance of his ballet Rodeo in 1976.

Focus on Africa (06/15/07)

The American Refugee Committee is a world-wide non-profit based in Minnesota. ARC Country Directors from all over the world are in our state this week. We hear from three directors based in Africa talk about the struggles they face with refugee populations there.

Sports with Fitzy (06/15/07)

Larry Fitzgerald is back for his monthly sports chat. We'll cover the Twins ... the Lynx ... and a host of other stories.

TU Dance (06/15/07)

It's a new dance company in the Twin Cities with the mission of shaking things up on the local dance scene. Mary hooked up with dance company founders Uri Sands and Toni Pierce-Sands at the Southern Theater, where the group will be performing.

TPT TV Treasures (06/15/07)

This is the second in our series celebrating the 50th anniversary of tpt. This week's guest is Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1960 to 1979. We talk to the maestro and show some rare clips of the orchestra, some dating back to 1959!

General Vang Pao (06/15/07)

What's the signficance of this Hmong leader's recent arrest? Ilean Her is the head of the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans.

An Energy Milestone (06/15/07)

We hear more about the landmark alternative energy bill passed by lawmakers this session.

The Monologue (06/15/07)

What do drug companies and Slinky toys have in common? Dr. Mark Depaolis knows.

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