Almanac - August 22, 2008

08/22/08


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Segments

A State Fair Monologue (08/22/08)

Roy Finden has something on his mind that he wants to share.

Bars Go Late in St. Paul (08/22/08)

Mayor Chris Coleman has pushed through a plan to reduce the fee for St. Paul drinking establishments who wish to stay open late during the RNC.  The mayor joins us live in studio to talk about that and other convention matters.

Paul Douglas is Back! (08/22/08)

On tpt at least.  Paul has returned for his monthly Almanac visit to chat up weather.  On the agenda:  monster rainfall in Florida and a regional winter forecast.

Minnesota's Philanthropic Tradition (08/22/08)

As we continue our summertime look at issues that Minnesota will grapple with in the next fifty years, Mary Lahammer talks to Dick McFarland, former CEO of Dain Rauscher.

The Wildkats Live! (08/22/08)

We guarantee you've never heard a singing trio like them.

Native Cancer Study (08/22/08)

A national study released this week found elevated cancer rates for American Indians.  One of the authors of this study, Dr. David Perdue, joins us to tell us what was uncovered and what can be done about it.

Mary's Campaign Notebook (08/22/08)

Each week this campaign season our Mary Lahammer brings you the latest in the new media's coverage of politics in our region.

The Political Science Panel (08/22/08)

They're always interesting and never inflict lasting injury.  This week's panelists include Larry Jacobs from the U of M, Steve Schier of Carleton College, Hamline University's David Schultz and Stacey Hunter-Hecht from Bethel University.

The Wrapup (08/22/08)

Who was the famed entertainer performing at the State Fair who called in a pledge to KTCA back in 1976?  Call our voice mail at 651-229-1430 and claim your fifteen seconds of Almanac fame.