Video Archive

Capitol Update - May 12, 2008 (05/12/08)

Almanac - May 9, 2008 (05/09/08)

The Monologue (05/09/08)

Dr. Mark DePaolis has prom on his mind.

Minnesota Turns 150 (05/09/08)

Our state's sesquicentennial activities kick off Sunday on Statehood Day. We hear about the festivities — and why we should care about them — from Jane Leonard, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission.

Transportation Bill Stalls (05/09/08)

A squabble over making seat belt use a primary traffic offense is causing lawmakers to rethink the legislature's big Transportation Bill. We hear from two house members with different ideas about what the bill should do: Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-Lakeville).

Did You Know? (05/09/08)

Did you know that Rep. Cy Thao was "elected" homecoming king in the State House?

Sports with Larry Fitzgerald (05/09/08)

Larry stops by for his monthly sports chat. On the bill ... the Twins ... the Vikes ... and Tubby's hoopsters.

Historian Annette Atkins (05/09/08)

Annette has the honor of being the first of several historians we will have on this month talking about what it means to them to celebrate Minnesota's 150th birthday. Atkins is a professor of history at St. John's University/College of St. Benedict and is the author of the MHS publication "Creating Minnesota."

Where Lawmakers Stand (05/09/08)

Ten days are left this legislative session. Mary Lahammer gives you a scorecard on where progress stands on the session's big issues.

A Political Panel (05/09/08)

We slice and dice the week's political news with the aid of Republicans Sarah Janecek and Fritz Knaak and DFLers Mary Jo McGuire and Blois Olson.

The Wrapup (05/09/08)

Two Minnesota history questions (including a cheesy Lou Holtz impersonation) and show-ending tune by Tenor Daniel Montenegro who performed on Almanac five years ago this week.

Capitol Update - May 8, 2008 (05/08/08)

Almanac: At the Capitol - May 7, 2008 (05/07/08)

Headlines (05/07/08)

An emergency conference committee is called to deal with the governor’s transportation veto threats, Democrats are angry about the status of the report to raise the minimum wage, the Dangerous Dogs Bill heads to the floor and food and fellowship abound at the annual Senate Potluck.

Senate Leaders (05/07/08)

How are budget negotiations going as the session nears its end? Mary checks in with DFL Assistant Majority Leader Tarryl Clark and Senate Minority Leader Dave Senjem.

Frank Moe (05/07/08)

The retiring assistant house majority leader joins us to look back at his two terms — and ahead to his future plans.

McCarthy's Last Stand (05/06/08)

Former Senator Eugene McCarthy and ex-governor Harold Stassen were once leading candidates for their party's presidential nomination. And both of them spent several decades running repeated campaigns after their time was past. McCarthy ran for president first in 1968 and again in 1976, 1988 and 1992. During his final campaign, a feisty McCarthy appeared on Almanac.

Capitol Update - May 6, 2008 (05/06/08)

Capitol Update - May 5, 2008 (05/05/08)

Almanac - May 2, 2008 (05/02/08)

Cash for 35W Victims (05/02/08)

Lawmakers have reached an agreement on how to compensate victims of the 35W Bridge collapse. We hear a report from Mary Lahammer and then State Senator Ron Latz joins us live.

Al Franken Explains (05/02/08)

Mary Lahammer sits down with the U.S. Senate candidate as he explains his tax issues.

Nelson-Pallmeyer (05/02/08)

There IS another DFLer seeking party endorsement for the Senate. He's St. Thomas professor Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer. He sits down at the table with Cathy and Eric to talk about Franken and his own campaign.

Canterbury Opens (05/02/08)

And it's the only place in the state you can wager on Saturday's Kentucky Derby. We talk some horse flesh with Dark Star of WCCO Radio fame.

Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club (05/02/08)

Sam is a northern Minnesota jazz artist who will be performing at next weekend's Grand Marais Jazz Festival. Sam will play a tune for us. For more info on the festival check out grandmaraisjazzfest.com.

The New 35W Bridge (05/02/08)

Videographer Gabe Cheifetz recently toured the site of the new bridge for a story in an upcoming edition of MinnPost.com. Gabe stops by Studio B to show us some of what he shot and to talk about what he learned.

Did You Know? (05/02/08)

State House member Neil Peterson's love of bow ties led to a fashion statement on the House floor this week.

This Week's Political Panel (05/02/08)

Loads of news from the state capitol ... a twist in the Senate race ... all topics of conversation with this week's panel. Republicans Phil Krinkie and Andy Brehm match wits with Democrats Jane Ranum and Mike Hatch.

The Wrapup (05/02/08)

We answer last week's question about the 1954 Minneapolis Symphony and ask a new one concerning the 1984 Spring Gopher football game. Then we hear another tune by the Sam Miltich Trio.

Capitol Update - May 1, 2008 (05/01/08)

Almanac: At the Capitol - April 30, 2008 (04/30/08)

Headlines (04/30/08)

Mary talks to Al Franken about his tax troubles, budget negotiations pick up with talk of bringing bonding projects back into the mix, and a Senate committe meeting about the NWA merger turns feisty on the subject of jobs.

First-Termers Panel (04/30/08)

Our special session first-termers are here for another visit. We'll catch up with DFL Sen. Kevin Dahle and Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski and look at the final weeks through their freshmen rose-colored glasses.

Capitol Cartoonist (04/30/08)

Our essayist David Gillette is back for his final visit this session and shares his closing thoughts.