NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
May 2001

Tuesday, May 1

The Political Playoffs

The Capitol is buzzing with politicians gearing up for the home stretch. Who's stepping up to the plate? Who's getting shut out? NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will be live from the Capitol reporting on the news of the day.

The Dawn of a New Era?

Sun Country Airlines has been losing money. They've made some interior moves that may help. Tomorrow they get a new terminal to operate from and we'll chat with the V.P. of Corporate Affairs to find out what this will do for the airline.

Hear the Canons Roar

NewsNight's videographer Richard Bowring stumbled across a play of patriotism taking place on the Capitol's lawn.

Plus...

...Mary Jo Copeland's new hope, progress towards an amphitheater at the Black Dog site and news from around Greater Minnesota.

Wednesday, May 2

Capitol News

What does the future hold for the sane lanes? What about that proposed construction for the crosstown? NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will report on a bill that covers all of the transportation related bases.

Here comes the sun?

Across the state this year's wet spring is creating a mess for farmers who are having difficulties getting into their fields. We will talk to the Minnesota Farm Network's Tom Rothman to find out what the effects will be.

Wide open places

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Find out what it is about the prairies of the Red River Valley and how their beauty have inspired the work of Moorhead artist Carl Oltvedt.

Plus...

...the Royal National Theatre's production of Hamlet begins at the Guthrie tonight, the new Humphrey Terminal is open for business and the Minnesota Opera returns to the Spotlight with a performance of 'Pagliacci'.

Thursday, May 3

Help for the Iron Range?

Rebecca Yanisch has recently been appointed Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development. She's just returned from the Duluth and Hoyt Lakes area, she'll be on the set talking about what she has in store for the struggling Northland.

On the Hill

We are covering the Capitol. Rallies were held in support of praying and against transporting nuclear waste through the state and this year's Legislative session is gearing up and Mary Lahammer will keep you informed.

A Remarkable Story

NewsNight Minnesota's producer, Steve Spencer, had a conversation with Pamela Holtum. Holtum has quite a story, she is a Minnesota born, Tibetan Lama. You won't want to miss part one of this two part series.

 

A Twin Cities Public Television produced documentary is debuting tonight on TPT-2. We will show you a sneak peak of "Made in China".

Monday, May 7

Conceal and Carry

It is one of the hottest legislative topics of the session and today the debate over whether or not you should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon heated up at the Capitol. NewsNight's Mary Lahammer brings you the latest.

Crossing the Border

How is Pelican Rapids connected with Guanajuato, a small town in central Mexico? Ken Stone traveled to the Mexican village to find out what folks to with the money they make while working in Minnesota. Katherine Fennelly, a population expert and professor at the Humphrey Institute, will join Ken in the studio to add to the discussion.

A Local Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is now in town, tonight you can see part two of NewsNight producer, Steve Spencer's, interview with Minnesota born Lama Pamela Holtum. Last week she told us what she had to do while studying in Tibet, tonight we'll hear about what the Dalai Lama's visit means to the 900 Tibetans living in Minnesota.

Tuesday, May 8

Capitol News

As the legislative session heats NewsNight's political reporter, Mary Lahammer, reports live from the Capitol covering all of the day's events.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

NewsNight Minnesota will give you your first look and listen to the Dalai Lama's address from Williams Arena.

Is the Sky Falling?

For the first time is six years worker's productivity is down. How concerned should we be about our economy? We've invited Art Rolnick from the Federal Reserve bank of Minneapolis to join us. Is Minnesota doing alright?

Memorable day at the Capitol

His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressed the legislature and had a meeting with Governor Ventura. NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will report on the events of the day from the Capitol.

Changes due?

Former Minnesota lawmaker and U.S. Representative Tim Penny has been appointed by President Bush to the sit on the social security commission. Penny will join us on the set and we'll ask him what sort of changes may be looming for the social security system.

Celebrating 150 years

The Grand Excursion of 1854 showcased upper midwestern communities along the Mississippi River. In 2004 the 150th anniversary of the Millard Fillmore led tour will be celebrated in St. Paul. Executive Director of the St. Paul Riverfront Corporation, Patrick Seeb, will discuss revitalization plans with Ken Stone.

Plus...

...local and regional headlines, weather and digital conversion news.

Thursday, May 10

Governor Ventura speaks...

...to NewsNight's Mary Lahammer. Tonight we'll bring you extended sound from Mary's one on one conversation with the Governor.

Respecting Life

Jan Krocheski is being awarded the Franciscan International Award for the work she has done for Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Ken Stone will introduce you to this remarkable woman tonight on NewsNight.

The mind of a young person...

...is an incredible thing. Find out what we mean as an award winning improvisational acting group from Orono Middle School performs for us.

Plus...

...headlines from across the state including; curbing beer sales at the Metrodome, looking at racial profiling, news regarding another troubled charter school and a look at a traditional Chinese wedding.

Monday, May 14

Off to a fast start

Everybody loves a winner. The Minnesota Twins' quick start through the first 35 games of the season have lead to a resurgence of stadium talk. NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will bring you the latest from the Capitol.

Getting a fair shake?

What are the big issues facing the communities of greater Minnesota and are they getting their needs meet during the session? NewsNight Minnesota's Jim Neumann tracked down lobbyist John Sundvor to find out how folks are reacting from Lamberton to Thief River Falls.

Jewels of the Jungle

The natural habitats of the Hyacinth Macaw and the Senegal Parrot are being quickly depleted. We'll take a look at these beautiful creatures and talk to a representative from the KAYTEE company about what can be done to save these birds.

Rockin' for a good cause...

...is what Mick Sterling and a group of friends are doing for Camp Heartland. We'll give you a peak tonight in our Spotlight.

Plus...

...nuclear waste storage at Prairie Island, nurses negotiating their contracts and find out who was presented with an honorary doctorate from the University of Minnesota and why it's such a big deal.

Tuesday, May 15

Covering the Capitol

There's less than a week remaining in the Legislative session, Mary Lahammer will report live from the Capitol. She'll be covering the health and human services veto, the concealed weapons debate and the significance of biodiesel.

Labor Talks

Spokespeople for the Minnesota Nurses Association and the Minnesota Hospital and Health Care Partnership will represent each side of the contract negotiations facing thousands of nurses at our local hospitals.

Plus...

...find out what former Vice President Walter Mondale has been up to and we'll tell you who some of the big winners were at last nights Minnesota Music Awards.

Wednesday, May 16

Wheeling and Dealing

With just five days to go in the legislative session there has been major movement on the final budget negotiations. Mary Lahammer fills us in from the Capitol with what the changes may mean to you.

Read the Writing on the Wall

A building at the law school on the U of M campus will soon read the name of one of our past Vice Presidents. NewsNight's Lou Harvin sat down and had a conversation with Walter Mondale. How does he feel about having a building named after him? How does he feel President Bush is doing? Tune in and find out.

In the Spotlight...

...we'll introduce you to a marriage between violins and rock n' roll. You won't want to miss Viovoom.

Plus...

...the legislature is preparing for a possible hoof and mouth outbreak in Minnesota, how does Governor Ventura's HHS bill veto affect long term health care and we'll talk about a new film debuting at the Walker Art Center with Juanita Espinosa.

Thursday, May 17

Unveiling his plan

President Bush used St. Paul as the backdrop to introduce his national energy plan. NewsNight will bring you extended sound from his presentation. We'll also bring you comments from National Energy Advisor, David Morris.

News from the Hill

Mary Lahammer reports on the latest moves from the Capitol. Plus, hear the harsh words Governor Ventura had for members of the Legislature.

Mondale honored

President Bush wasn't the only dignitary in town today. Former President Jimmy Carter helped honor Walter Mondale as a building on the campus of the U of M was named after the former Vice President.

In the Spotlight...

...NewsNight welcomes a cappella recording sensations The Nylons. Yes, those Nylons.

Monday, May 21

False ending

Today is the day the Legislative session should have ended. Governor Ventura will be calling a special session, NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will fill us in on all the details tonight live from the Capitol.

Walking the walk...

...and talking the talk. The Minnesota AIDS Walk took place this past weekend. Tonight we will find out how things went, we'll talk to the executive director of the MN AIDS Project, Lorraine Teel.

The Guthrie Lab...

...presents a chilling play based on the the real life recordings from the black boxes that are used to record the conversations taking place in aircraft cockpits. Dr. Carol Ley of the National Patient Safety Foundation will tell us how this production is used as a teaching tool.

Tuesday, May 22

Covering the Capitol Beat

Tonight we will have all of the political bases covered. Joining our political slugger, Mary Lahammer, will be political reporters Kerri Miller of KARE-TV, Jim Ragsdale of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Chris Sprung from Forum Communications. They'll give us their take on what has taken place at the Capitol.

Clearing the Books

A judge has overturned a 19th century law making certain forms of consensual sexual activity illegal. Rep. Dan McElroy, R - Burnsville will join us in the studio to talk about what it takes to get arcane laws out of the books.

The Cowboy Junkies

Two members of The Cowboy Junkies are joining us in the studio. Find out what the buzz is about as they sit down to play a two song acoustical set.

Related Link:
The Cowboy Junkie's Web Page

Plus...

...all of the late night Capitol coverage you may have missed late last night and there is finally some better news for the laid off LTV steel workers.

Wednesday, May 23

Non-proportionate increases

What happens when the rate of the population increase far exceeds the housing supply? The 2000 census reveals this is the case in Minnesota what can be done to remedy this problem? Lou Harvin interviews Met Council chair, Ted Mondale.

Picnic anyone?

Should you keep your outdoor plans for this weekend? We've invited meteorologist Bruce Watson to the set to tell you what you need to know.

Student involvement

At all times the University of Minnesota has a student on their Board of Regents. We'll talk to the current student representative, Jessica Phillips, and ask her what it's like to be on the Board of one of the largest universities in the nation.

His-story on the wall

Little Falls artist Charles Kapsner has finished a fresco deplicting the history of his hometown. NewsNight's Jim Neumann gives you a look at this masterpiece.

Plus...

...some citizens in Rochester want thier town to ban smoking and there is a new drug on the market that may help people how are addicted to gambling.

Thursday, May 24

Speaking his mind

Governor Jesse Ventura discusses the past legislative session with Mary Lahammer. Find out how he really feels about the special session.

The results are in

The Institute on Race & Poverty has looked at traffic stop data from the St. Paul Police Department and has released their findings. We'll discuss those finding with john powell of the IRP.

On the road again

Kent Barnard of the Minnesota Department of Transportation will join us tonight to talk about how state-wide road construction will effect your Memorial Day weekend travel plans.

Plus...

...news and views from across the state.

Monday, May 28

How do the Twin Cities Match Up

In our latest partnership with the Star Tribune we take a look at how the Twin Cities' expanding culture and economy compares with other major metropolitan areas.

War Memories

World War II veteran Arthur Johnson shares some of his fond memories of the friends he made with Ken Stone.

Ready, Aim, Fire

The lawn of the Capitol was the mock battlefield for a group of Civil War enthusiasts from New Ulm. Videographer Richard Bowring II captured the moment.

Tuesday, May 29

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO...

... fifty percent of the kids the Minneapolis Class of 2000 went to school with back in the ninth grade? A study shows they either dropped out or are still working on their diplomas. Center for School Change's Joe Nathan joins us to talk about it.

TWIN CITIES V. PORTLAND

What's Portland, Oregon, got that the Twin Cities doesn't? Light rail, for one thing. In the second part of our series looking at Minnesota's competitiveness issues, the Star Tribune's Steve Berg compares and contrasts.

Wednesday, May 30

Duluth Gets Tough on Smoking Ban

Education Summit

Rep. Betty McCollum

Preview: HYPE Arts Special

Thursday, May 31

King Bee

For the second year in a row, Sean Conley was one of the final two contestants in the National Spelling Bee. Tonight on NewsNight, see him spell his final word of the competition.

Foster care crisis

There are more kids than families in the foster care system. A local group wants to change that. Meet the Foy family.

Eeeewwww... that's gross!

And that's exactly what the Science Museum wants you to think. They're opening their highly anticipated "Grossology" exhibit this weekend and you can see a preview tonight.

Learning Park

Not every former NewsNight employee runs away as fast as they can... take the Learning Park producer, for example. He'll join us live as LPTV wraps up its first season of production.

Three Mo' Tenors

PBS likes to make a big deal about having the Three Tenors - well, here's Three Mo'. This acclaimed trio concentrates on everything from Sondheim to Duke Ellington. They're in the Spotlight.

Headlines

The latest on the impending nurses strike and a Minnesota legend has died.

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