Almanac: At the Capitol

The Wrapup (07/31/09)

Minnesota history and a great clip from the tpt archives of violinist Mathew Trusler. For other segments in teh tpt Archive visit http;?www.mnvideovault.org

A Political Science Panel (07/31/09)

We cover the big stories out of Washington and St. Paul with four noted political scientists:  Larry Jacobs (U of M), David Schultz (Hamline U), Stacey Hunter Hecht (Bethel U) and Kathryn Pearson (U of M).

Kevin Diaz Hooks Up From DC (07/31/09)

The Star Tribune political reporter joins us for a web chat from Washington DC.  Kevin covers the Minnesota congressional delegation day in and day out.

Brainstorming in Brainerd (07/31/09)

A collection of state lawmakers gathered in Brainerd this week to reflect on the legislative session just ended.  Mary Lahammer has put together a report.

Zebra Mussel Mess (07/31/09)

It's been a  bad year for zebra mussels in our state.  Luke Skinner from the Minnesota DNR brings us up to date on the invasive species.

Red Bull Father and Son (07/31/09)

Meet the son of a pastor who is a serving as an assistant chaplain in the National Guard in Iraq. 

Transit Update (07/31/09)

There's a new light rail line in the works... a proposed heavy rail line... more disagreement about the Central Corridor line.  Peter Bell with the Met Council stops by for a transit progress report.

Cash for Clunkers This Weekend? (07/31/09)

It appears the program will be up and operating thanks to House action on Friday.  Scott Lambert with the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association explains.

Jim Ragsdale Tweets (07/31/09)

... in this week's monologue.

Almanac - July 31, 2009 (07/31/09)