10/2008
The Monologue (10/17/08)
Jim Ragsdale stops by with a bike helmet on his head to explain his personal energy policy.
Almanac - October 17, 2008 (10/17/08)
The Monologue (10/17/08)
Jim Ragsdale stops by with a bike helmet on his head to explain his personal energy policy.
Governor's Trade Mission to Israel (10/17/08)
Governor Pawlenty announced this morning that he will lead a trade mission to Israel in early December. Tony Lorusso, head of the Minnesota Trade Office, stops by to fill us in on the details.
1st District Debate Live! (10/17/08)
It's Debate night on Almanac! We start with the 1st District. There are three candidates running to represent Southern Minnesota's congressional district. Republican Brian Davis and Independence Party candidate Greg Mikkelson join us live to debate the issues. Incumbent Democratic House member Tim Walz declined the invitation to appear with his opponents.
Sports of the Week (10/17/08)
Larry Fitzgerald Sr. is back for his monthly sports chat. Wild are off to a great 3-0 start, Gopher football team has a 6-1 record and the Vikings are mighty envious of both.
6th District Debate (10/17/08)
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-6th District and Democratic candidate Elwyn Tinklenberg squared off in a St. Cloud debate earlier this week. We have some lively highlights for you.
2nd District Debate Live! (10/17/08)
In our final debate of the night, Rep. John Kline, R-2nd District and Democratic candidate Steve Sarvi face off on the issues.
It's a Wrap! (10/17/08)
Who appeared on Time Magazine's cover on 1927? Who landed a one line part in a 1996 movie? And an old musical performance by Moore by Four.
The Wrapup (10/10/08)
What was the unusual TV event back in 1974? And who was on the cover of TIME in 1927? After we deal with that we bring you a rare 1982 musical performance by Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers.
Third District Debate Live! (10/10/08)
Almanac brings you a live debate with three people who want to replace Jim Ramstad in Congress. Republican Erik Paulsen, Democrat Ashwin Madia and Independence Party member David Dillon answer questions posed by Eric and Mary.
Weather with Doug (10/10/08)
Paul Douglas is back for his monthly weather chat. Fall is on the agenda.
First District Debate (10/10/08)
On Thursday the leading candidates for Minnesota's First Congressional District held their first debate. We bring you highlights as Tim Walz squares off with challenger Brian Davis.
Al Franken's Big Three (10/10/08)
Mary Lahammer continues her election-year profile of U.S. Senate candidates. This week we meet Al Franken and his family.
Economic Update (10/10/08)
The State of Minnesota released its quarterly economic update Friday and revenues were actually up a bit. State Economist Tom Stinson and Finance Commissioner Tom Hanson are our guests.
The Monologue (10/10/08)
Cartoonist David Gillette continues with his series of reports on the Presidential Race.
The Wrapup (10/03/08)
What was that Minneapolis Miller answer? And what happened at Channel 2 in 1974? All that an a show-ending tune from the archives by Big John Dickerson.









