Almanac - September 29, 2006

09/29/06


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Segments

The Monologue (09/29/06)

Dr. Mark DePaolis finds himself intrigued by the story this week about surgery in space.

Convention Logistics (09/29/06)

What can go wrong when you organize something as large as a national political convention? Major event planner guru Paul Ridgeway is our guest.

Convention History (09/29/06)

U of M historian Hy Berman drops by to chat about the 1892 Republican convention in Minneapolis ... and the many, many ways conventions have changed over the years. By the way, for more 1892 convention history check out the fine article in this month's Hennepin County History magazine by local historian Iric Nathanson.

Campaign Notebook (09/29/06)

Check out Mary's notebook this week for the world according to local political blogs.

The Theatre of Seasons (09/29/06)

Find out about the intermission before the final act with WCCO weather guy Paul Douglas.

Secretary of State Debate (09/29/06)

The four candidates on the ballot for Minnesota Secretary of State square off in their first TV forum. Mary Kiffmeyer, Mark Ritchie, Joel Spoonheim and Bruce Kennedy join Cathy and Eric on the Almanac couch.

The Wrapup (09/29/06)

Two history questions ... your comments ... and some great show-ending music by a Finnish folk group.