Almanac - February 23, 2007
Segments
The Monologue (02/23/07)
Sheletta Brundidge is thinking about Black History Month.
How Big a Storm? (02/23/07)
Paul Douglas thinks this weekend's storm in the Twin Cities might end up being a record February snowfall. He'll join us to defend his forecast.
Landmark Alternative Energy Bill (02/23/07)
Minnesota passed into law this week the nation's most aggressive alternative energy bill. We bring together a group of stakeholders.
Ken Speake Speaks (02/23/07)
The veteran KARE11 Reporter retired earlier this month after 27 years telling stories to Twin Cities viewers. We asked Ken to pick his favorite stories and share them with us.
Attitudes About People with Disabilities (02/23/07)
The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities came out with survey data comparing attitudes today with a similar Minnesota survey done back in 1962. We talk about what's changed, and what hasn't with Shamus O'Meara. He's the Chair of the Governor's Council.
The Legislative Week that Was (02/23/07)
Mary Lahammer touches base on what happened this week under the dome in St. Paul. By the way, we're talking about the white dome ... not the green one!
The Return of the First-Termers (02/23/07)
Our group of first-time lawmakers make their second Almanac appearance. Republicans Bill Ingebrigtsen and John Berns sit down on the couch with DFLers Patricia Torres Ray and Kathy Brynaert.
Wrapup Time! (02/23/07)
Our weekly adventure in Minnesota history and some show-ending music by Burl Ives from the tpt vaults.