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They Want to Be Your Senator

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:26:05 -0500

A few weeks back we introduced you to the endorsed Independence Party candidate for U.S. Senate. This week we hear from two other well-known candidates running in the IP Senate primary.

Jesse's Final Interview

tptadmin — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:48:41 -0500

The Ventura administration was a tumultuous ride. As he talked to fewer and fewer members of the media, tpt became an outlet for the outspoken governor. Many of our long and spirited one-on-one interviews were fun, but always challenging. None was more challenging than his final interview, where he announced he would not seek re-election.

The Future of Health Care

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:28:43 -0500

Governor Pawlenty unveiled a new program this week that will create secure online consumer medical accounts for state workers. Is this part of the future for all of us? We peer into health care's future with the aid of Minnesota Health Commissioner Sanne Magnan, medical ethicist Jeff Kahn and physician Maureen Reed.

Central Corridor Conundrum

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:27:35 -0500

A public meeting this week exposed more parking problems along University Avenue once the new light rail tracks go in. We hear from the Central Corridor project manager and from a concerned neighborhood group.

National Night Out

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:26:47 -0500

It's coming next week to a neighborhood near you. Minneapolis is celebrating 25 years of neighbors getting together on warm summer nights on barricaded streets. John Baumann is our guest.

Driving While Texting

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:25:28 -0500

Starting Friday it's now illegal to read or send text messages while behind the wheel. Even if stopped in traffic. Find out how this new law will work from guest Cheri Marti from the Department of Public Safety.

35W Bridge Memorial

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:24:40 -0500

August 1 is the one-year anniversary of the Bridge Collapse. We bring you highlights from today's memorial service at the Basilica.

This Week's Monologue

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:23:33 -0500

Find out what's on Sheletta Brundidge's mind.

Almanac - August 1, 2008

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:58:52 -0500

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:46:30 -0500

Last week's Index File question (hint: the answer is not Mad Dog Vachon) and this week's query (What big 1977 Minnesota race are we talking about?). Then some show-closing music with Eric Peltoniemi on the Finnish Button Accordion.