Almanac - June 26, 2009
Segments
A Cartoon Monologue (06/26/09)
Essayist David Gillette talks about food.
Headlines (06/26/09)
A snapshot of the week's news.
Meet Kurt Zellers (06/26/09)
He's the new Minnesota House Minority Leader. Political reporter Mary Lahammer has a profile.
Nathan Dungan on Giving (06/26/09)
Can you afford to give to others when you don't have much money yourself? The intersection of philanthropy and frugality is the topic of this week's episode in our summer series of personal money reports. Financial expert Nathan Dungan is our guide.
Coleman/Franken Reporters (06/26/09)
All Minnesotans are waiting for the State Supreme Court decision that could be the final chapter in the contested senate election. But these next three guests are waiting a little more intently. Rachel Stassen Berger reports for the Pioneer Press. Pat Doyle is with the Star Tribune. Jay Weiner is with Minnpost.com
Teach for America (06/26/09)
It's a non-traditional program that targets teaching in poor American school districts. This fall --for the first time-- Teach for America will set up shop in the Twin Cities. Find out how the program works from Daniel Sellers, head of Teach for America in Minnesota.
Cass Gilbert and the State Capitol (06/26/09)
A look at architect Cass Gilbert's design of the state capitol building.
The Political Panel (06/26/09)
We cover it all: the senate race, the state budget, national politics. This week's panel features Republicans Andy Brehm and David Strom and Democrats Andy Dawkins and Dee Long.
The Wrapup (06/26/09)
A look back at Antiques Roadshow in St. Paul, the answer to last week's Index File question, and show-ending music of a year ago from Boiled in Lead.