Almanac - March 9, 2007

03/09/07


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Segments

The Weekly Monologue (03/09/07)

Warm weather is on the mind of Jim Ragsdale.

Photo Cop (03/09/07)

Do you like the idea of cameras giving out traffic tickets for running red lights? It's called Photo Cop and a bill allowing it statewide in Minnesota passed out of committee. We bring you a debate.

St. Paul Fire Chief (03/09/07)

The fire chief in the Capitol City received a vote of no confidence by fire fighters this week. St. Paul Chief Doug Holton defends his record.

Weisman Round Two (03/09/07)

The U's Weisman Museum is getting a new wing courtesy of original architect Frank Gehry. Weisman director Lyndel King joins us.

Expunging Criminal Records (03/09/07)

A state lawmaker wants judges able to expunge — to seal, not erase — the records of rehabilitated criminals. Some law enforcement types don't like the idea. Bill author Senator Julianne Ortman is pitted against doubter Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.

What You Missed at the Capitol This Week (03/09/07)

Mary Lahammer has you covered with what happened today in St. Paul. She takes a peek back a few days too.

The Political Panel (03/09/07)

This week's quartet includes Democrats Mary Jo McGuire and Javier Morillo-Alicea and Republicans Andy Brehm and State Representative Mary Liz Holberg.

The Wrapup (03/09/07)

What world record was set at Macalester back in 1995? And learn about this week's question concerning the old Met Center. Plus a vintage tune from the tpt archives by Trip Shakespeare.