NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
April 2000

Learning the Responsibilities of Liberty

Should 16-year-olds get the vote? Rep. Phyllis Kahn and Minneapolis' Mayor's Youth Council think so and the "Don't Believe the Hype" crew have filed a report on the efforts being made to open the ballot boxes to a younger generation.

Just Waiting For a Spark

After last summer's devastating winds, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is now considered by some to be a massive firestorm just waiting to happen. Greater Minnesota reporter Jim Neumann looks at the conditions in the BWCA and we'll have a live, in-studio discussion with Olin Phillips, Forest Protection Section Manager for the Dept.

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Headlines, the Governor throws himself a "grassroots" rally in support of his unicameral plan, Mark Dayton throws his hat into the ring, the Patient's Bill of Rights, tax news from the Capitol, the Twins kick off another season, our signature weather forecast and more

Tuesday, April 4

www.hardtimes@Microsoft

A federal judge's ruling that Microsoft Corporation repeatedly violated antitrust laws has already caused a ripple effect that sent the Nasdaq index swooning yesterday and boosted the chances for payment of damages in dozens of class-action suits around the country. All well and good, but what does it mean for us average folks down here at ground level? Well, we've invited Augsburg Professor and Humphrey Institute fellow Milda Hedblom to talk about the immediate and potential long-term effects of one of the biggest antitrust cases in history.

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Headlines, Mary Lahammer's live legislature report from the Capitol gallery, talkin' 'bout airlines with 1travel.com's Terry Trippler, live music from singer/guitarist Ann Reed, our promising weather forecast and more!

Wednesday, April 5

A Little of This, A Little of That

Headlines, the latest on Ramsey County Commissioner Dino Guerin's legal troubles, House Speaker Steve Sviggum meets with the Governor to discuss the budget, the $8 million bounced check, the University of Minnesota's Dr. David Olson discusses his new book designed to strengthen relationships, a live performance from pianist Joseph Zins, our signature weather forecast and more!

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Thursday, April 6

A Window Into Madness

Minneapolis artist Richard Saholt has spent the last 35 years creating stark, disturbing, "psychotic art" - collages that chronicle his life from childhood through his World War II experiences to his longtime struggle with mental illness. NewsNight's Jim Neumann met with Saholt and brings us a fascinating portrait of one man's struggle to define himself through his art

Art, Craft or Science?

High-tech developments seem to be changing all aspects of our lives. Tonight, we'll talk with artist Simon Briggs and the Walker Art Center's Sheryl Mousley about how new technologies are altering the very face of what we think of as art.

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Headlines, Scottish day at the Capitol, the latest on sexual abuse charges against Rep. Rostberg, a Moose Lake smoking ban update, rehearsal with the Nancy Hauser Dance Co., a visit to the Minneapolis Auto Show, the state teacher shortage, live music from fiddler Bruce Molsky and more!

Monday, April 10

Spread It or Burn It?

As part of the Prairie Island compromise, a plan's afoot to use turkey droppings as fuel to generate electricity. While some consider the idea innovative and efficient, critics argue that the stores of manure used as fertilizer will evaporate, stranding farmers. Tonight, Ken Stone reports on the controversy, then moderates a live discussion with DFL Sen. Steve Novak of New Brighton and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's David Morris.

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Headlines, Mary Lahammer's look at the big abortion vote at the State Capitol that's putting Governor Ventura on the spot, Sen. Rod Grams' outburst, a live performance by the cast of the Ordway's "Adventures in Love", our signature weather forecast and more!

Tuesday, April 11

Nabbing the Prize

Pulitzer Prize-winning Pioneer Press sportswriter George Dohrmann will join us live this evening to talk about his Gopher scandal coverage, yesterday's award announcement and, maybe, tips for removing champagne stains from clothing.

Your Tax Dollars at Work

Political reporter Mary Lahammer live from the Capitol gallery on today's legislative topics, including a wolf maintenance plan, personal privacy and light rail.

In the Spotlight Tonight...

...a live performance by cast members of the Illusion Theatre's production, "Two Weeks With the Queen".

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Headlines, celebrating the submarine's anniversary, our signature weather forecast and more!

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Wednesday, April 12

Shining a Light on a Family's Past

When he was a very young child, author Jim Van Amber's life was turned upside down when his mother was institutionalized, diagnosed with schizophrenia and subsequently lobotomized. She never returned home and the now-grown Van Amber has spent years sifting the past, searching for the truth about his little-seen mother. Tonight, Van Amber joins us to talk about his book, "Regina's Record" - the story of his mother's illness and a chronicle of his efforts to discover the truth about her.

Your Tax Dollars at Work

Political reporter Mary Lahammer updates us on the day's topics at the Capitol, including the proposal of some ambitious natural resource bills and the political future of Isanti's embattled Representative Rostberg.

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Headlines, Governor Ventura's visit with Vice-President Gore; the final act in the abortion bill drama; Buhl, MN may get some police after all; a live performance from the Minnesota Opera's Andrew Gangestad, our brisk weather forecast and more!

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Thursday, April 13

Pole Position

Filmmaker Greg Stiever joins us this evening to talk about his documentary, "Poles Apart", that chronicles polar explorer Ann Bancroft and her perilous 1992 American Women's Expedition to the South Pole.

With a Bullet

Tonight's Spotlight segment features a live performance by Supercell, local rock n' rollers with a hot single currently movin' up the charts.

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Headlines, Greater Minnesota reporter Jim Neumann's profile of the Guthrie Theatre's statewide tour of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", the latest poop on turkey manure, an award-winning toilet at the Science Museum, the Press Release of the Week, our signature weather forecast and more!

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Monday, April 17

The Governor meets with John McCain

Former Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain met with Governor Ventura today. They plan to work together to get young people and the masses involved in politics. Mary Lahammer reports.

Freddie Bell

Solid Gold Soul's Freddie Bell joins us to discuss a series of business luncheons designed to bring the business community together, focusing on but not limited to communities of color.

Earth Day 2000

Denis Hayes, national coordinator for the first Earth Day in 1970, has written a new book called "Earth Day Guide to Planet Repair." Lou talk to Denis about the book and issues facing us as we approach Earth Day's 30th Anniversary on April 22.

Related Link:
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Scandinavian Music Week

Northside Records is bringing emerging Scandinavian music to the Cedar Cultural Center as part of the Nordic Roots Festival - and we're bringing it to your television. Tonight, Loituma joins us.

Tuesday, April 18

Legislative Logjam

Capitol reporter Mary Lahammer is on the scene... reporting live with up-to-the-minute news from the House gallery. Can the republicans in the House and the democrats in the Senate reach a compromise? Plus... Randy Sampson, Canterbury Park, talks card games... and Gail MarksJarvis talks bear markets. And live fiddle from Scandinavia! NewsNight MN... please join us.

Wednesday, April 19

Whose fault is it?

Do cities create their own affordable housing shortage? Lou Harvin reports from Minneapolis, where some landlords claim that city officials are really to blame. Plus... Mary Lahammer reports on more finger-pointing at the capitol as legislators try to find room for compromise... an agreement looms between former employees of Holiday Inn Express and the Department of Justice and INS. You'll hear more here. And Annbjørg Lien, a Scandinavian fiddler live! NewsNight MN... please join us.

Thursday, April 20

World Film Forum

To celebrate the on-going Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival, we've invited City Pages film critic Rob Nelson to talk about the event. He'll be screening clips from some of the featured films, including Iran's "The Red Ribbon" and "Access", a documentary look at public-access television in Fridley, MN.

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Headlines, Jim Neumann's profile of an African-American wildlife photographer, the Governor's LRT speech, back pay for state employees, a new tower for Holman Field, live Scandinavian music from the group Vasen, the Press Release of the Week, our soggy forecast and more!

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Monday, April 24

Bringing the Past to Light

A joint University of Michigan/University of Minnesota archaeological excavation is unearthing ancient treasures at Tel Kedesh, Israel. Tonight, archaeologist Andrea Berlin, co-director of the dig, will join us to talk about the thrill of holding history in one's hands.

A Singing Student Showcase

In the Spotlight tonight, a selection of some of the finest voices from the St. Paul school system as we feature performers from the Ordway Honors Concert.

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Headlines, housing in Brainerd, Purple Hearts, Russian adoptions, our dazzling, albeit brief, weather forecast and more!

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Tuesday, April 25

Hotdish at the Capitol

Mary Lahammer spent the day out of the sunshine and in the capitol hallways. She did get to sample a bit of hotdish with some lawmakers... did the hotdish summit jump-start negotiations? Mary will drop some knowledge. Plus... State Auditor Judi Dutcher is in studio B to talk about a new funeral bill... measles in Lake County... and a very special Sister talks to Lou and Ken. NewsNight MN...please join us.

Wednesday, April 26

The Numbers Are In

The final scores from state-mandated student testing have been released and, while the numbers are up a bit, there's still room for improvement. Children, Families and Learning's Jessie Montano will join us this evening to talk about the testing procedure and the significance of the scores.

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Headlines; a live discussion of the 5th and 6th amendments, Miranda rights and other crime-related topics; the Red Cross opens its' new building, the latest from the Capitol, live music from the cast of "The Gangster Musical", our signature weather forecast and more!

Thursday, April 27

Breaking News... Views... and Music.

Breaking News... Views... and Music. Mary Lahammer talks about the ongoing budget negotiations at the capitol... a rally was held today in Minneapolis to stress the need for preventing African American teen pregnancies. Two guests who attended the rally will join us. Plus, friends of Cap Wigington spent the day out in the sun at the Wigington Pavilion on Harriet Island. See more here. And Kim Richey, she's a big deal! Don't miss her live tonight in studio b. NewsNight MN... please join us.

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