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Almanac at the Capitol - February 17, 2010 (02/17/10)
Budget and bonding battles are heating up at the Capitol. Mary takes a look behind the rhetoric with capitol reporters Rachel Stassen-Berger and Tom Scheck. Commentator David Gillette maps out the relationships among local, state and federal governments.
Headlines - Almanac at the Capitol (02/17/10)
Lawmakers discussed the affect of the healthcare cuts in the revised budget, AFSCME employees were in full-throat at the Capitol, and the Legislative Auditor released a report on the state's jobs programs.
The Week in Review - Almanac at the Capitol (02/17/10)
A summary of the week's news from the Capitol.
Capitol Press Corps - Almanac at the Capitol (02/17/10)
Our Mary Lahammer sits down with Rachel Stassen-Berger of the StarTribune and Tom Scheck of Minnesota Public Radio to talk about what's happened so far in the legislature how they see the rest of the session playing out.
How It Happens - State/Federal (02/17/10)
Political cartoonist David Gillette tells us why a regular hammer may be better than a sledgehammer in the workshops of democracy.
Capitol Press Corps - Almanac at the Capitol (02/17/10)
Our Mary Lahammer sits down with Rachel Stassen-Berger of the StarTribune and Tom Scheck of Minnesota Public Radio to talk about what's happened so far in the legislature how they see the rest of the session playing out.
Coleman/Franken Reporters (06/26/09)
All Minnesotans are waiting for the State Supreme Court decision that could be the final chapter in the contested senate election. But these next three guests are waiting a little more intently. Rachel Stassen Berger reports for the Pioneer Press. Pat Doyle is with the Star Tribune. Jay Weiner is with Minnpost.com
Senate Reporters Panel (06/05/09)
Our trio of Senate reporters talk about the oral arguments before the State Supreme Court on Monday. Rachel Stassen-Berger (Pioneer Press), Pat Doyle (Star Tribune) and Jay Weiner (MinnPost) are our guests.
The Senate Trial Reporters Panel (04/10/09)
We check in again with three reporters who have been living and breathing the Senate recount/trial for the past several months. Rachel Stassen-Berger, Jay Weiner and Pat Doyle are our guests.
Almanac at the Capitol - April 8, 2009 (04/08/09)
Mary reviews an eventful week at the capitol, then goes into a little more depth with her colleagues Tom Scheck and Rachel Stassen-Berger. Commentator David Gillette wraps up his How to Get Elected series.
Headlines (04/08/09)
A summary of the week's political news from the capitol rotunda.
Political Reporters (04/08/09)
Rachel Stassen-Berger and Tom Scheck join Mary to discuss where things are at the legislature and with that never ending U. S. Senate race.
Found Footage - Sanitized History (04/08/09)
A great clip from an early 60's film telling the sanitized mid-last-century history of the North Star State.
How It Happens - Final Push (04/08/09)
Cartoonist David Gillette explains why a candidate's footwear may be the most important piece of a campaign in the last installment of his How to Get Elected series.
Political Reporters (04/08/09)
Rachel Stassen-Berger and Tom Scheck join Mary to discuss where things are at the legislature and with that never ending U. S. Senate race.
Senate Trial Reporters (03/06/09)
A big week in the Senate trial as Franken moves to have the case dismissed and the State Supreme Court weighs in on the election certificate issue. Our panel of reporters returns with Rachel Stassen-Berger from the Pioneer Press, Pat Doyle from the Star Tribune and MinnPost's Jay Weiner.
Almanac - March 6, 2008 (03/06/09)
The Monologue (03/06/09)
A mountain lion in Western Wisconsin has captured Dominic Papatola's attention.
Timber Wolves De-listed Again (03/06/09)
Timber or gray wolves in our region are once more off the Endangered Species List. Dan Stark manages wolf issues for the DNR and explains Friday's news out of Washington.
Did You Know? (03/06/09)
Did you know that Governor Pawlenty is quick on his feet and likes to have fun at news conferences?
New Way to Stop HIV? (03/06/09)
Two U of M Scientists are conducting promising research that could halt the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Ashley Haase and Pat Schlievert joins us talk about their work.
What a Card! (03/06/09)
That's the name of a new book about Clellan Card, better known to a generation of Minnesota kids as TV's Axel. Book author Julian West is joined in the studio by Don Stolz. Don was the puppeteer who played the parts of Towser and Tallulah on Axel's show.
State Budget Woes (03/06/09)
It's deja vu all over again for Governor Pawlenty. Our Mary Lahammer explains.
Senate Trial Reporters (03/06/09)
A big week in the Senate trial as Franken moves to have the case dismissed and the State Supreme Court weighs in on the election certificate issue. Our panel of reporters returns with Rachel Stassen-Berger from the Pioneer Press, Pat Doyle from the Star Tribune and MinnPost's Jay Weiner.
The Wrapup (03/06/09)
No fewer than two Minnesota history questions and a classic 1992 clip of Trip Shakespeare performing in the Channel 2 studios.
Capitol Press Corps Session Preview (01/07/09)
Don Davis and Rachel Stassen-Berger sit down with Mary to preview the upcoming legislative session.
