01/2008

Obama Sold Out!

Mary Lahammer — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:56:10 -0600

Wow, this is big:

FYI, the Barack Obama event at the Target Center on Saturday is effectively sold out. Tickets are no longer available online and a very limited number of paper tickets are still available at our ticket distribution locations across the state.

McCain in Minnesota

Mary Lahammer — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:23:17 -0600

John McCain is increasing his presence in Minnesota. The campaign is moving a staffer from Iowa to Minnesota. They are working on getting an office in the state now too. No word yet if McCain has a visit planned. This new staffer will be around through Tsunami Tuesday. Gov. Pawlenty has indicated that with non-binding delegates and limited time and money McCain is unlikely to make an appearance here any time soon.
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"D" For Diversity

Mary Lahammer — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:11:11 -0600

The Organizing Apprenticeship Project issued a report card saying the legislature and governor share a "D" on racial equity. The group says there were missed opportunities on the teacher diversity loan program, reducing barriers to voting and reclaiming children from detention.
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MnDOT Asks Auditor's Help

Mary Lahammer — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:02:28 -0600

Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-Inver Grove Heights) continues his quest to question MnDOT's construction delays on the Wakota bridge. Atkins aired his frustration saying "$60 million over budget deserves scrutiny." MnDOT Commissioner Carol Molnau expressed her "regret over circumstances that have delayed the project" and she asked that the Legislative Auditor conduct an investigation (instead of Atkins I'd guess).
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Mining for Excitement

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:14:36 -0600

It should have been good. Rukavina, environmentalists, big business all in one packed hearing room. But the room was hot and the testimony was dry. I counted half a dozen people actually sleeping during the House-Senate hearing today on the possibility of copper mining coming to the Iron Range.
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The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:26:50 -0600

Two Minnesota history questions for your enjoyment ... some reaction to last week's program ... and a show-ending tune by guest Joanna James.

A Political Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:26:14 -0600

This week's collection of politicos talks local politics and ponders presidential posturing.

Weather with Paul

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:25:43 -0600

The cold spell has snapped. Are Twin Citians out of practice when it comes to cold weather? Paul Douglas stops by for his monthly Almanac weather chat.

Human Rights in St. Cloud

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:24:58 -0600

A new office of human rights is coming to St. Cloud. Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Rights Velma Korbel joins us to talk about how the office will work to address some of St. Cloud's recent cases of bias.

Live Music from JoAnna James!

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:24:03 -0600

Twice she's won Female Vocalist of the Year honors at the Minnesota Music Awards. Perhaps you've heard her on Dan Wilson's new CD. JoAnna joins us live in the tpt studios.