Almanac - August 28, 2009
Segments
An Illustrated Monologue (08/28/09)
David Gillette wanted to know how the earth's moon came to be and went out to find the answer.
Is MnDOT Failing to Hire Enough Minorities? (08/28/09)
The Minnesota State Baptist Convention thinks so and organized a protest this week to publicize the cause. The Rev. Randy Staten is with the group and joins us live. MnDOT declined our request to provide a guest for this discussion.
Chilly Winds A Blowing (08/28/09)
Paul Douglas stops by for his monthly meteorological chat. The weekend's cool forecast is one topic of conversation.
More Twister Stories from Mary Lahammer (08/28/09)
Mary continues her series of reports on Minnesota's Deadliest Tornadoes as she brings us part two of the story of how a powerful storm forever changed her family's course.
Woodworking for Wildlife (08/28/09)
That's the name of a popular book by DNR wildlife specialist Carrol Henderson. The book has been re-issued and is the perfect excuse to learn about making bird houses that birds will actually benefit from. Author Carrol Henderson is our guest.
Sports with Fitzy (08/28/09)
Larry Fitzgerald Sr. stops by to catch us up on the busy world of sports. Larry writes for the Spokesman Recorder newspaper and does radio work for the National Programming Network.
Remembering Paul Gilmore (08/28/09)
Theater man Paul Gilmore is one of the many tales along the road of historic Highway 61.
Congressman John Kline (08/28/09)
We ask Minnesota's Second District congressman why he doesn't believe in traditional town hall meetings. It's part of our check-in with members of congress during the August recess.
The Wrapup (08/28/09)
Our weekly dose of Minnesota history... your comments about football star/turned teacher Randall McDaniel... and some show-ending music courtesy of Beau Kinstler.