08/2008
Minnesota's Philanthropic Tradition (08/22/08)
As we continue our summertime look at issues that Minnesota will grapple with in the next fifty years, Mary Lahammer talks to Dick McFarland, former CEO of Dain Rauscher.
Paul Douglas is Back! (08/22/08)
On tpt at least. Paul has returned for his monthly Almanac visit to chat up weather. On the agenda: monster rainfall in Florida and a regional winter forecast.
Bars Go Late in St. Paul (08/22/08)
Mayor Chris Coleman has pushed through a plan to reduce the fee for St. Paul drinking establishments who wish to stay open late during the RNC. The mayor joins us live in studio to talk about that and other convention matters.
A State Fair Monologue (08/22/08)
Roy Finden has something on his mind that he wants to share.
Almanac - August 22, 2008 (08/22/08)
A State Fair Monologue (08/22/08)
Roy Finden has something on his mind that he wants to share.
Bars Go Late in St. Paul (08/22/08)
Mayor Chris Coleman has pushed through a plan to reduce the fee for St. Paul drinking establishments who wish to stay open late during the RNC. The mayor joins us live in studio to talk about that and other convention matters.
Paul Douglas is Back! (08/22/08)
On tpt at least. Paul has returned for his monthly Almanac visit to chat up weather. On the agenda: monster rainfall in Florida and a regional winter forecast.
Minnesota's Philanthropic Tradition (08/22/08)
As we continue our summertime look at issues that Minnesota will grapple with in the next fifty years, Mary Lahammer talks to Dick McFarland, former CEO of Dain Rauscher.
The Wildkats Live! (08/22/08)
We guarantee you've never heard a singing trio like them.
Native Cancer Study (08/22/08)
A national study released this week found elevated cancer rates for American Indians. One of the authors of this study, Dr. David Perdue, joins us to tell us what was uncovered and what can be done about it.
Mary's Campaign Notebook (08/22/08)
Each week this campaign season our Mary Lahammer brings you the latest in the new media's coverage of politics in our region.
The Political Science Panel (08/22/08)
They're always interesting and never inflict lasting injury. This week's panelists include Larry Jacobs from the U of M, Steve Schier of Carleton College, Hamline University's David Schultz and Stacey Hunter-Hecht from Bethel University.
The Wrapup (08/22/08)
Who was the famed entertainer performing at the State Fair who called in a pledge to KTCA back in 1976? Call our voice mail at 651-229-1430 and claim your fifteen seconds of Almanac fame.
Convention Journal - Day Zero (08/22/08)
David launches a new series; the "Convention Journal." See what it's like to attend a national presidential convention through the eyes of TPT's cartoon commentator.
The Wrapup (08/15/08)
What Mystery Minnesotan appeared on a Grenada postage stamp in Nov. 1988? What job did the MN Supreme Court ban women from holding in 1948? And we'll have some show-ending music from the archives for you. Cafe Accordian from this week back in 2001.
The Political Panel (08/15/08)
This week's group debates a new poll in the presidential race and U. S. Senate race ... a state Senate special election .. and of course there's always plenty of veep speculation to go around. Republicans Fritz Knaak and David Strom face off against DFLers Ember Reichgott Junge and Javier Morillo-Alicea.
Campaign Notebook (08/15/08)
From the race for president to a state senate race, things heated up this week. Mary Lahammer sums it all up in this week's Campaign Notebook new media digest.
Olympic Wrestling (08/15/08)
Women wrestlers, competing in their second Olympics, toil away out of the media spotlight. Local filmmaker Lisa Blackstone is making a documentary highlighting the athletes and the sport. She had a chance to catch up with the four U. S. athletes training in Colorada Springs just before they headed off to China.









