Almanac - September 21 2007
Segments
The Monologue (09/21/07)
Dominic Papatola has some advice for two newly unemployed and prominent Twin Citians.
The U of M Strike (09/21/07)
AFSCME workers have left the picket lines over at the U of M. We'll hear the latest on the proposed settlement from AFSCME Local 3937 Barb Bezat.
Media Panel (09/21/07)
It's been a tough year for the newspaper industry in our Twin Towns. We take a look at how this week's Par Ridder court decision changes the landscape yet again with two former reporters and one current reporter. Dane Smith, Rick Shefchik and Rochelle Olson are our guests.
Rainy Lake Boats (09/21/07)
Mary Lahammer takes us back up North to Rainy Lake for the story of the historic boat, the Virginia.
National Eagle Center (09/21/07)
There's a big grand opening down in Wabasha next week. National Eagle Center Director MaryBeth Garrigan tells us all about it. And she has brought an eagle with her tonight, too.
Polluted Waterways (09/21/07)
The official number of polluted lakes and rivers in our state is on the rise, but officials say our water quality is actually improving. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Brad Moore is our guest.
Malt-O-Meal (09/21/07)
One last sneak peak at a portion of our Northfield Hands-On History special. This week Mary gives us the scoop on the Malt-O-Meal company.
The Panel (09/21/07)
Third District Congressman Jim Ramstad announced earlier this week that he is retiring. Our couch full of panelists will speculate about potential replacements. Our republicans tonight are Sarah Janecek and Phil Krinkie. They are joined by DFLers Mary Jo McGuire and Javier Morillo-Alicea.
It's A Wrap! (09/21/07)
Last week's history question and answer. This week's Index File task. Your comments. And a bit of music from our archives.









