Will Steger

Wind Power Play

tptadmin — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:05:37 -0600

Lawmakers, the University of Minnesota and arctic explorer Will Steger want Vestas, the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer, to open a new research and development center in Minnesota.

Lawmakers Want More Wind

Mary Lahammer — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:23:21 -0600

A coalition of lawmakers, the University of Minnesota and arctic explorer Will Steger announced an effort to get the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer to open a new research and development center in Minnesota. Steger said "this is a great opportunity for Minnesota, like when the iron mines opened."
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Team Steger-Pawlenty

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:35:01 -0600

I just got back from Ely for the Will Steger-Gov. Pawlenty climate change conference in Ely. They are an odd couple, but could prove to be a highly effective pairing. They are both media masters and come from very different approaches to reach the same conclusion: there is global warming and we need to act fast.
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Global Warming in Ely

tptadmin — Fri, 4 Jan 2008 16:23:56 -0600

Governor Pawlenty and explorer Will Steger teamed up in Ely on Friday to talk about global warming. Our Mary Lahammer was there.

Will Steger Hooks Up with Pawlenty

tptadmin — Fri, 2 Nov 2007 17:23:22 -0500

They appeared together at a Lake Superior conference this week. Pawlenty told the crowd he may join Steger on his next arctic trip exploring the effects of global warming. We hear more from Steger himself.

The Political Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:27:41 -0500

Will Steger and Pawlenty ... the 3rd District Race ... Presidential politix. We touch on all of it during the panel this week. Republicans Sarah Janecek and David Strom square off with DFLers Ember Reichgott Junge and Mary Jo McGuire.

Steel Deal Back on Track

Mary Lahammer — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:41:00 -0500

Gov. Pawlenty just announced that Indian firm Essar Global who took over a steel plant in northern Minnesota will not invest in Iran unless it's permitted under U.S. law. Pawlenty said the company was exploring business in Iran, but they made it clear they are not going forward. The governor says, "the project is now back on track."
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