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Wellstone Arrest (06/10/08)

The early 1980s in Minnesota were noted for a simmering farm crisis. In 1984 a KTCA crew prepared a report for the MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour on farm foreclosures in Stearns County. A group of activists there was challenging local bankers. The report featured a young protestor who would go on to be a national political figure. In this his first national TV coverage, Carleton College professor Paul Wellstone caused quite a stir.

Balloting At the Convention

06/07/08
by Mary Lahammer
The demonstrations of support are over. The candidates have wrapped up their pitches. Now the voting begins. I'll update this blog post as the ballot counts come in.
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Capitol Update - March 25, 2008 (03/25/08)

Franken Pre-Act Re-Launch

03/25/08
by Mary Lahammer
We in the press aren't exactly sure how to describe why Al Franken had a big rally at the Capitol today. It seemed to be what we call a "pre-act" — that is reacting to an event before it happens. The event he's pre-acting to is Sen. Norm Coleman's campaign kick-off tomorrow. Much of the speech was devoted to Coleman. The "re-launch" aspect seems to be him almost re-starting his campaign with Ciresi out of the way.
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The Wrapup (12/28/07)

We end our look at a half century of Minnesota political history with a collection of our favorite bloopers and humorous moments.

2002 to 2006 (12/28/07)

Paul Wellstone explains his opposition to the Iraq War Resolution in his first debate with Norm Coleman. Tim Pawlenty shares a defining moment from his childhood. Past governors discuss Pawlenty's potential and offer words of advice. Amy Klobuchar tells Mark Kennedy she wants a debate her mother would be proud of. And a campaigning Governor Pawlenty pledges his commitment to Minnesota.

1990 to 1992 (12/28/07)

In the wake of scandal, Jon Grunseth drops out of the governor's race two weeks before the election. KTCA airs its most-watched governors debate. In one of the most memorable moments in Minnesota debate history, Eric Eskola mediates Paul Wellstone and Rudy Boschwitz's heated exchange. Dave Durenberger discusses his controversial book deal. And Eugene McCarthy makes his fifth and final bid for president.

1980 to 1986 (12/28/07)

Walter Mondale gives his first interview after losing the 1980 election. A young Paul Wellstone causes a stir at a farm-foreclosure protest. Almanac cameras capture a 1985 gathering of Minnesota's seven living former governors. And Rudy Perpich, the first governor to participate in an Almanac debate, squares off against Cal Ludeman.

Remembering Paul Wellstone (10/26/07)

One of the topics of this week's political panel will be to talk about the stunning news five years ago this week. Democrats Wy Spano and Dee Long share the couch with Republicans Fritz Knaak and Andy Brehm.

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