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Almanac - June 6, 2008

06/06/08


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Segments

This Week's Monologue (06/06/08)

Bick Smith is thinking a lot this week about technology.

The Senate Candidates at the DFL Convention (06/06/08)

Saturday is endorsement day in Rochester ... will Al Franken be the convention's choice? How about Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer? Will there be no endorsement? Mary Lahammer talked to both candidates in Rochester Friday about Franken's problems this week.

Winona's Bridge Problem (06/06/08)

We talk to Khani Sahebjam — MNDOT's Chief Engineer — about his department's decision to close down the only bridge to span the Mississippi at Winona.

Obama Makes History at the X (06/06/08)

Barack Obama declared victory in St. Paul in the Democratic presidential delegate race. Mary Lahammer was there.

U of M Showboat Turns Fifty! (06/06/08)

We preview the summer production with Peter Moore and Vern Sutton and then we hear a musical selection.

Media Reform Conference (06/06/08)

Thousands are coming to Minneapolis this weekend to debate media outlets new and old. Josh Silver gives us a preview. He heads up the group sponsoring the conference: FreePress.net

Political Panel (06/06/08)

Big stuff to chat about: Franken's problems ... Obama's visit ... McCain's strategy. Democrats Wy Spano and Mary Jo McGuire and Republicans Sarah Janecek and Brian Sullivan match wits.

The Wrapup (06/06/08)

We reveal the answers to our weekly Minnesota History question and then give you a rare chance to hear actor Ned Beatty sing.