09/2007

Murphy v. Molnau

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:52:31 -0500

The battle between Senate Transportation Chair Steve Murphy and Transportation Commissioner Carol Molnau heats up again Monday. Senators just sent Gov. Pawlenty a letter requesting he attend Monday's hearing. It appears the governor isn't interested since his schedule has nothing on it for Monday. Here's the letter the Dems sent the Gov:

Dear Governor Pawlenty:

We, the undersigned, respectfully request your presence at the meeting of the Transportation Contingent Appropriations Group that has been formed under Session Laws 2007, Ch. 143, Art. 1, Sec. 3, Subd. 9. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 1 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 15 of the Minnesota State Capitol.

Because of the unprecedented nature of the request, we believe it will be to the public’s benefit for a full discussion of the request made by your administration. It is our hope that you, and your representatives, will attend the meeting to provide insight into the reasons behind the request and the delay in federal funding promised to the state to meet the reconstruction needs of the I-35W bridge.

We look forward to the opportunity to discuss this matter during this important public meeting. It is our hope that this meeting will help resolve concerns of the members of the Transportation Contingent Appropriations Group.

Sincerely,

Sen. Richard Cohen
Chair, Senate Finance Committee

Sen. Steve Murphy
Chair, Senate Transportation Policy and Budget Division

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:04:16 -0500

Two Minnesota history questions, your thoughts about last week's program and another live tune by Sinnikka and Markku.

Former Lawmakers Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:03:42 -0500

Democrats Jane Ranum and Andy Dawkins and Republicans Fritz Knaak and Phil Krinkie chew on the week's big political news, including calls by Democrats for Carol Molnau to resign as head of MNDOT.

Honoring Leigh Kamman

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:02:25 -0500

The jazz icon is hosting his final "Jazz Image" radio show on MPR Saturday night. We took a look back at his remarkable career (with special thanks to Laurie Stern and Dan Luke).

The Legendary Lou Nanne

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:00:46 -0500

The famed North Star player and general manager has a new book full of photos and stories. We give you a sneak peek at Minnesota North Stars: History and Memories of Lou Nanne.

Nordic Roots Music

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:59:45 -0500

Sinikka Langeland and Markku Ounaskari stop by to play some progressive Scandinavian folk music. Tune in and learn about 39-string kantele. Sinikka and Markku will be performing at the Cedar Cultural Center.

The Oberholtzer Legacy

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:58:53 -0500

Ernest Oberholtzer is a revered environmental figure in our state. In her latest installment about Rainy Lake, Mary tells us about Oberholtzer's famed battles with industrialists.

Meet the New Commish

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:57:55 -0500

Dr. Sanne Magnan is Minnesota's new Commissioner of Health. Meet her as she sits down at the Almanac table with Cathy and Eric.

An Animated Monologue

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:56:38 -0500

For some reason illustrator David Gillette is thinking a lot about neutrinos.

Almanac - September 28, 2007

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:55:33 -0500