Almanac - June 22 2007
Segments
The Monologue (06/22/07)
James Ragsdale this week has one eye on the Vatican and the other on the car in his rearview mirror.
Asbestos on the Range (06/22/07)
The State Health Department decided to wait to make public dozens of incidents of cancer deaths of Northern Minnesota miners. A legislative committee will meet next week to find out why there was a delay. State Health Commissioner Dianne Mandernach and State Senator John Marty debate face to face.
Vikes Make Moves (06/22/07)
Off the field, not on. We hear plans about a possible new ballpark from team official Lester Bagley and Bill Lester with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.
Open the Hatch (06/22/07)
Former Attorney General Mike Hatch has a new job in the private sector. He'll tell us why he's excited about that.
tpt 50th Treasures (06/22/07)
Jeff Strate stops by to talk with Cathy about the freewheeling days of Twin Cities TV back in the '70s. And he's brought along some clips of work he somehow managed to convince KTCA officials to put on the air.
Life (Part 2) (06/22/07)
This new PBS series about aging begins this week. Watch a preview clip of the tpt production.
Political Science Panel (06/22/07)
Can the presidential race already be in full swing? And what does it mean that most Americans aren't paying attention? We gather a group of Minnesota poli-sci types for their take on the race of '08. Our guests are Steve Schier from Carleton College, Larry Jacobs from the U of M and U Law School Dean Guy Charles.
The Wrapup (06/22/07)
Did you know who the dream golf date was for the 1972 KTCA Action Auction? We give you your weekly dose of Minnesota history and end with a vintage music clip by Cap'n Jack Duff.