02/2008

Wellstone Arrest

tptadmin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:29:50 -0500

The early 1980s in Minnesota were noted for a simmering farm crisis. In 1984 a KTCA crew prepared a report for the MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour on farm foreclosures in Stearns County. A group of activists there was challenging local bankers. The report featured a young protestor who would go on to be a national political figure. In this his first national TV coverage, Carleton College professor Paul Wellstone caused quite a stir.

Making Presidents: Chapter 1

David Gillette — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:52:47 -0500

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When the Republican National Convention rolls into town, David hopes Minnesotans subvert the routine — but not for any partisan reasons.

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Why is David hoping for an unconventional convention?

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rtmp://webflash.tpt.org/tpt_streams/AATC/davidsessays_RNC.flv

Minnesota's Twin Peaks?

tptadmin — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:36:49 -0500

The 1990 election will be long remembered for its antics. Often best remembered today by the upset senate win of Paul Wellstone, the election also featured a governor's race that can only be termed bizarre. Just two weeks before the election, republican nominee Jon Grunseth faced accusations that he had gone swimming nude with teenage girls. The political swirl that resulted made Almanac staffers think of the hit TV show at the time "Twin Peaks." Take a look.

The Great Tax Debate

David Gillette — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:34:14 -0500

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David has a song in his heart ... and puppets in his hands ... all to demonstrate why tax debates make for political theater at its best.

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David has a song in his heart ... and puppets in his hands.

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rtmp://webflash.tpt.org/tpt_streams/AATC_Clips/davidsessays_tax_debate.flv

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:30:51 -0600

What happened to the Northrop Auditorium curtain back in February of 1966? Hear the answer ... viewer comments ... and show-ending music from local bluegrass star Becky Schlegel.

Comic Books and More Comic Books

tptadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:29:58 -0600

John Borger has collected comics his whole life, amassing a collection of more than one hundred thousand. His decision to donate them to the U of M is the subject of an upcoming story in MinnPost.com. John Borger joins us, as does his wife Judy (the writer of the MinnPost article).

Flu Shots for Children

tptadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:28:42 -0600

The CDC now says that all school-age children in America should receive annual flu shots. Patsy Stinchfield is a member of the CDC Advisory Committee that came up with the recommendation.

Did You Know?

tptadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:27:54 -0600

Did you know that Governor Pawlenty had a little fun at the expense of MPR this week?

Weather with Paul

tptadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:27:18 -0600

Paul Douglas stops by for his monthly weather chat. He looks back at the winter and ahead to warmer weather. And Paul always brings tape with groovy graphics.

Legislative Leaders Live!

tptadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:26:39 -0600

The remarkable week at the state capitol is put into perspective when Eric and Cathy interview House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, House Minority Leader Marty Seifert, Asst. Senate Majority Leader Tarryl Clark and Senate Minority Leader Dave Senjem.