Almanac - March 21, 2008
Segments
The Monologue (03/21/08)
Dr. Mark has thoughts of warmer climes on this snowy day.
The New Chief Justice (03/21/08)
Eric Magnuson was chosen this week to head the Minnesota Supreme Court. He joins Cathy and Eric at the Almanac table.
First District Republicans (03/21/08)
We invited the three Republicans running for Congress in the First District to join us live. Two accepted our invitation: Dick Day and Randy Demmer. Candidate Brian Davis declined our live studio invitation.
Rockie Lynne Live! (03/21/08)
Coon Rapids' own Rockie Lynne was named by Billboard Magazine as the artist it believes "Most Likely to Succeed." He's been on the Grand Ole Opry a dozen times, but this week he graces our stage. Rockie is one of the featured artists on Musicians for Minneapolis, a compilation CD devoted to I-35W Bridge Disaster Relief.
Did You Know? (03/21/08)
Did you know that a teenage activist led to the creation of a new law this week? Watch Mary Lahammer to find out who he is.
FIRST Robotics (03/21/08)
More than 50 high schools will compete in a robotic competition next week at Williams Arena on the U of M campus. What happens at these events? Prior Lake High School coach Joe Passafaro fills us in.
Easter Break for Lawmakers (03/21/08)
Legislators emptied out of St. Paul this week for a spring break. Our Mary Lahammer gives us the highs and lows of the first six weeks of the legislative session.
Former Lawmakers Panel (03/21/08)
This week our political panel is composed of ex-lawmakers. Democrats Ember Reichgott Junge and Andy Dawkins face off in the squared circle with Republicans Fritz Knaak and Phil Krinkie.
The Wrapup (03/21/08)
Did anyone answer our history question about the Texan who said those nice words about our Minnesota Twins? We fill you in on that and then we enjoy another live tune, courtesy of Rockie Lynne.










