Keith Ellison looks ahead to his Attorney General job, profile of Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Speaker Kurt Daudt's new job, holiday cooking with chef Robert Ulrich, a holiday story by Kevin Kling, the history of the Metropolitan Building with author Larry Millett, a political panel looks ahead at next year
Governor-elect Tim Walz and Lt. Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan talked about their initial commissioner picks, Secretary of State Steve Simon assessed election security, capitol reporters Mary Lahammer and Brian Bakst, Mary chats with new members of Congress, political scientist panel talks national politics.
Federal shutdown effect on Minnesota, bipartisanship in bloom at state capitol, debating the healthcare provider tax, curling in Duluth, remembering musician Willie Murphy, Sheletta Brundidge essay, growth of influence of African-born politicians in Minnesota, political scientist trio talks federal shutdown and more.
Paul Douglas on spring floods, bipartisan push to deal with opioid crisis, budget targets at the capitol, springtime birding tips from Birdchick, Dr. Mark DePaolis celebrates kidneys, remembering filmmaker and foundation official Robert Byrd, national task force members Valerie Castile, Clarence Castile and John Choi talk about police shootings.
Key lawmakers weigh in on the gridlock in capitol negotiations, Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly, a soggy forecast from Paul Douglas, Adia Morris finds joy in her monologue, Mary Lahammer profiles an impressive group of freshmen lawmakers, former lawmakers weigh in on the budget battle at the capitol.
Political party chairs Jennifer Carnahan and Ken Martin, MEDA's Million Dollar Challenge, Accessibility challenges at the State Capitol, Sheletta dishes about donuts, Dr. Ayaz Virji's book about "A Muslim Doctor's Struggle for Home in Rural America", remembering former Mpls Mayor Don Fraser, first term lawmakers
Munch mystery in Northfield, rural birthing challenges, Olympic gold in Duluth, a Dawson doctor makes a difference, a bakery tour of Greater Minnesota, happy in Hallock, cracking down on sex trafficking, changes in Worthington, dwindling old-fashioned summer resorts, sights and sounds from a Buddhist temple.
New hands-free cell phone law, affordable housing crunch, retiring state senator Scott Jensen, a David Gillette essay on the wonders of the two-week vacation, an anniversary for the Zumbrota covered bridge, Lea. B. Olsen talks about toxic sports, the Sarah Walker resignation at Dept of Corrections, political panel
Debating whether to change gun laws, visit with 3rd District Congressman Dean Phillips, State Fair weather preview with Paul Douglas, TPT's State Fair booth, camping essay by Adia Morris, Strib series on the path of the voyageurs, St. Thomas 360 Journalism project, business panel tackles trade and tariffs
Almanac brings you a program from the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair featuring political reporters Mary Lahammer and Brian Bakst, weather with Mark Seeley, a Cantus singalong, a story from Kevin Kling, a barnyard animal or two, music by Tony Cuchetti, and political scientists Kathryn Pearson and Steven Schier.
Farming problems out west, big Gopher game preview with Larry Fitzgerald, remembering public historian Hy Berman, Bao Vang on the new Hmong American Partnership workforce center, more Jeffers Petroglyphs reporting, weekly essay by Sheletta Brundidge, Stories Under the Stones from Oakland Cemetery, week in politics
Impaired Minnesota lakes and streams, big plans along the Twin Cities riverfront, Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center head Patina Park, interviews with formerly incarcerated men, Adia Morris on being grateful, history of Jay’s Longhorn Bar with Mark Engebretson, Prohibition 100 years later, the week’s political panel.
Two teams of contestants created by the "Wrong About Everything" political podcast square off on the 2019 Almanac News Quiz. Contestants are Carin Mrotz, Javier Morillo-Alicea, Mitra Jalali Nelson, Brian McDaniel, Amy Koch and John Kriesel. David Gillete, Mary Lahammer, Tane Danger, Andrew Minck and Sheletta Brundidge join in the fun. Cathy Wurzer and Eric Eskola MC the fun evening.
A move to change the Minnesota constitution, financial woes at Spirit Mountain Ski Area, Jason Sole on Humanize My Hoodie: the Film, a gem of a Pre-Civil War home near Irvine Park, essay by Dominic Papatola, Accept the Call: Independent Lens special preview, political analyst duo of Annette Meeks and Ember Reichgott Junge.
Four reporters who witnessed the Iowa caucus mess first-hand, previewing the legislative session, a big week in sports trades, exploring outsider art, an Adia Morris essay, a photography exhibit featuring works by Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz, St. Olaf students observing the New Hampshire primary.
Governor Walz talks budget surplus, Michael Osterholm on the spread of COVID-19, aftermath of the Becker recycling fire, a legislative push to change the new presidential primary law, an essay by Dominic Papatola, a new report card on Minnesota’s assisted living facilities, political science duo preview Super Tuesday
Minnesota’s first confirmed COVID-19 case, coronavirus effect on the state economy, Myon Burrell case scrutiny, rethinking Daylight Saving Time, Dr. Mark DePaolis essay, Homelessness in Greater Minnesota, what you may not know about Post Secondary Education Options, Super Tuesday react from our political panel.
MN Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on new COVID-19 guidelines, new rules for state nursing homes, St. Paul Schools strike settled, Sheletta Brundidge essay, Larry Fitzgerald Sr. on coronavirus and sports, U of M President Joan Gabel talks about canceling in-person instruction, the week in politics with Abou Amara and Gina Countryman.
Governor Walz issues a Stay at Home order, lawmakers return to St. Paul for historic floor session, travel to Minnesota’s last one room schoolhouse, the impact of COVID-19 on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, Social Distancing and Geocaching, a political duo analyzes another political week amid COVID-19 pandemic.
MN Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on latest COVID-19 news, Chris Farrell on our depressed economy, Peace Corps Volunteer Bill Hansen, ice fishing on Lake of the Woods, Sheletta Brundidge on her new book "Cameron Goes to School", Tane Danger’s weekly essay, fall elections and the coronavirus, treating addition in these times, Mayo’s work on bringing a blood test to market
Commissioner Myron Frans on state budget situation, now is a great time to fill out the census, a profile of a nurse, spring birding with Sharon Stiteler –aka the Birdchick--, the troubles facing the airline industry explained by Kyle Potter with the Thrifty Traveler, Mary Lahammer explains this week’s capitol action, a mini political panel with Abou Amara and Noah Rouen.
Michael Osterholm on next steps with COVID-19, update on Grand Marais downtown fire, issues facing community clinics, the nearly-annual Paul Douglas Weather Quiz, Dr. Mark DePaolis essay, Layne Kennedy inspires you to be creative in these times, John Rash on media woes, Mary Lahammer gains unique access to Minnesota nursing homes.
St. Paul Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard, legislative update, author Kate DiCamillo on why we need children’s literature more than ever, Ag Commissioner Petersen on pork production problems, a tour of the Anderson Center in Red Wing, a new book about Duluth history, Larry Jacobs and David Schultz talk politics
Governor Walz comments on his stay-at-home extension, Bill George on business strategy, Telemedicine in action in Mankato, Pahoua Yang Hoffman and community impact, when can retail open up in Minnesota?, a mother’s coronavirus essay, The Center for Victims of Torture works remotely like the rest of us, MN Chief Technology head Tarek Tomes, political reporters Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson.
DNR Commissioner Strommen on the Fishing Opener, Mary Lahammer has a COVID antibody test, Art Caplan on the medical ethics of the pandemic, the Strib nabs a finalist award for the Pulitzers, Sheletta Brundidge gives teachers their due, Aaron Brown has an update from Iron Range, Maggie Koerth on COVID and gender, legislative leaders Winkler and Daudt.
Speaker Hortman and Senate Majority Leader Gazelka reflect on end of session and COVID response, Attorney General Keith Ellison talks COVID compliance and worker protection, Kaomi Goetz reports on regenerative farming, an essay by Dominic Papatola, MSP International Film Festival goes online, final days of session preview, a political panel duo of Gregg Peppin and Carin Mrotz.
State Fair cancelation explained by Jerry Hammer, retail checkup with Kavita Kumar, Gold Star Mothers talk about their fallen sons, Kevin Kling on storytelling during COVID, how to grill Ju(i)cy Lucys on your patio this weekend, Liz Rammer from Hospitality MN on issues facing restaurants, sports with Larry Fitzgerald, photo exhibit by John Kaul, retiring lawmakers Lyndon Carlson and Bud Nornes.
State Leaders react to death of George Floyd, debrief with political reporter Mary Lahammer, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III on keeping the peace in St. Paul, the voices of protestors this week, Steve Belton with the Urban League talks about race and policing, Ricardo Lopez’s reporting from inside a Target store, preview of Lost Twin Cities 5, Abou Amara and Gina Countryman.
Attorney General Keith Ellison on Floyd investigation, Floyd memorial service, Rep. Carlos Mariani outlines legislative plan, Clarence Castile talks about police violence and training, Sheletta Brundidge gives her children "The Talk", hearing from protesters at 38th and Chicago, media lawsuit against police violence, intersection of policing and public health.
Summary of an intense week at the state capitol, Governor Tim Walz gives his take on the special session, Kaomi Goetz shows us how arrest videos shed light on policing in Minneapolis, Yohuru Williams on the significance of Juneteenth, surprising Supreme Court decisions, Gina and Rafael: a Covid couple, political analyst duo of Abou Amara and Brian McDaniel.
Michael Osterholm addresses COVID surge, growing food insecurity in South Minneapolis, Grand Marais tourism update, Minneapolis NAACP President Leslie Redmond talks about police reform, Lanier Holt talks about race and the media, Duluth lynchings one hundred years later, Senator Majority Leader Gazelka and House Speaker Hortman assess deadlocked special session.
Kaomi Goetz’s stories from Greater Minnesota include robotic farming, our state’s last one room schoolhouse, remembering the Duluth lynchings of 1920, the Anderson Center, Andrew Volstead and Prohibition, ice climbing, outsider artists celebrated, regenerative farming, Korean-born adoptees in Duluth.
Transcripts released in George Floyd pre-trial action, special legislative session #2 preview, Enbridge defends Line Three, Pipeline opponent weighs in against Line Three, hot summer weather with Mark Seeley, Dominic Papatola essay on returning to "normal", Bill Green on the controversial Emancipation Memorial statue, week with politics with Javier Morillo and Annette Meeks.
David Schultz talks presidential campaigning and conventions during COVID, Ojibwe historian Anton Treuer on Native American nicknames and mascots, Essayist Adia Morris gives us a tour of her blanket fort, an art exhibit in Rochester dealing with kids and grief, lawmakers return for second special session of the summer.
Secretary of State Steve Simon on balloting by mail, a surprising week at the legislature, big wins Tuesday for progressives, Native American homelessness, Sheletta Brundidge and her COVID mask problem, Mike Veeck and his St. Paul Saints, a Roy Finden essay, the remarkable Buzz Arlett, a political analyst duo
Recap of the Republican national convention, political scientist duo, Nekima Levy Armstrong on unrest in Minneapolis, Paul Douglas talks Hurricane Laura, Kevin Kling essay, McKnight Foundation award winner Marcie Rendon, fair-less State Fair food, Mohamed Younis from Gallup talks about polling and race.Image: Trump from the White House at the Convention
Putting Minnesota’s COVID stats in perspective, talking racial social justice and sports with Lanier Holt, remembering Dr. John Najarian, a look at downtown Minneapolis during COVID, Dr. Mark DePaolis misses the State Fair, a Faribault County family misses showing its Sheep at the Great Minnesota Get Together, dressing llamas in costumes, political duo Javier Morillo and Noah Rouen.
Governor Tim Walz live, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, MN Education Commissioner Ricker talks about schools opening, preview of "Hippocrates Cafe" program, Makeda Zulu-Gillespie from the U of M talks about the Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, a Tane Danger essay, Mary Lahammer gives an election night preview, political duo of Kenza Hadj-Moussa and Greg Peppin
Michael Osterholm gives us a COVID update, Mayo Clinic releases a new COVID tracking website, context for the Trump and Biden visits, Kaomi Goetz has an update on Dr. Ayaz Virji, Sheletta Brundidge is a busy parent these days, Larry Fitzgerald on sports, Doris Truong from the Poynter Institute on how well media is handling harassment stories, political scientists size up Ginsburg legacy.
An historic week at the state capitol, Governor Walz details new COVID restrictions, Duluth Mayor Larson on COVID in NE Minnesota, MN Hospital Association braces for surge of cases, Sheletta Brundidge essay, Enbridge Line Three critic Winona LaDuke, new head of St. Paul/Minneapolis Catholic Charities, political duo Jeff Hayden and Fritz Knaak.
Kaomi Goetz’s stories from Greater Minnesota include robotic farming, our state’s last one room schoolhouse, remembering the Duluth lynchings of 1920, the Anderson Center, Andrew Volstead and Prohibition, ice climbing, outsider artists celebrated, regenerative farming, Korean-born adoptees in Duluth. Originally broadcast July 3, 2020.
Political scientists assess Pro-Trump mob assault of Capitol building, Michael Osterholm on vaccine rollout, Kyeland Jackson compares racial disparities in Minneapolis and Louisville police arrest data, Kevin Kling essay, Jim Walsh and his book "Fear and Loving in South Minneapolis", Mary Lahammer recaps start of legislative session, live chat with Melissa Hortman and Paul Gazelka.
Governor Walz defends his budget, Sen. Paul Gazelka offers competing budget vision, Dr. Charles Crutchfield III on push for vaccination in African American community, youngest essayist in Almanac history, preview of Derek Chauvin trial, looking for equity in capitol budgeting process, political reporter duo of Brian Bask and Torey Van Oot.
Michael Osterholm on COVID vaccines, Mary Lahammer interviews Sen. Tom Bakk, jury selection process in the Derek Chauvin trial, Solomon Gustavo talks Chauvin trial community preparations, Dr. Mark DePaolis has an essay, Kaomi Lee shows us the restoration of the Martin County courthouse, political scientist duo talks filibuster.
Mary Moriarty on Chauvin trial this week, profile of retiring Paul Mandell, Bo Thao-Urabe talks about efforts to steam rise in hate crimes, weather roundup with Paul Douglas, Sheletta Brundidge takes on the Easter Bunny, photographer Ben Hovland shows powerful images of 38th and Chicago rally, Mary Lahammer previews end of the legislative session, political scientists talk DC politics
Mary Moriarty gives legal analysis on Chauvin trial, Nekima Levy Armstrong and Jaylani Hussein on the police killing of Daunte Wright, Brooklyn Center residents talk about Wright’s death, McKnight Foundation President Tonya Allen, Kyeland Jackson examines police killings, state lawmakers consider police reform measures, political duo assesses last month of legislative session.
Michael Osterholm assesses Delta variant, Attorney General Keith Ellison on the new conviction review unit, remembering longtime Almanac political panelist D. J. Leary, colleagues honor former congressman Jim Ramstad, Adia Morris essay, drought and unhealthy smoke explained by Paul Douglas, political duo Javier Morillo and Brian McDaniel.
Commissioner Jan Malcom on delta variant, front line workers make plea for state COVID funds, Rachel Blount on Minnesotans at the Olympics, finding the solution to affordable housing, State Fair essay by Roy Finden, ThreeSixty Journalism story on intergenerational trauma, preview of Lowertown Guitar Festival, political duo of Abou Amara and Andy Brehm.
Jennifer Carnahan’s exit as chair of MN GOP, Greenwood Fire update, profile of pioneering Duluth judge Shawn Pearson, MN Secretary of State Steve Simon on new post-election audit recommendations, essayist Aron Woldeslassie, children’s book honors Dr. Delores Henderson, political duo tackles the week’s newsImage: Fire image from up north
Wide-ranging interview with governor Tim Walz, Senator David Tomassoni talks about his ALS diagnosis, Line 3 protests and supreme court ruling, using DNA to find out more about family history, Dominic Papatola finally gets to do a state fair essay, Pat Coleman talks about his years at MHS, latest on wildfires in northern Minnesota.
Politics at the State Fair, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Sharon Stiteler –the Birdchick—provides fall birding tips, Paul Douglas looks back at our historically hot summer, Mark DePaolis essay on state fair free stuff, Shakopee Mdewakanton exhibit at the State Fair, Kyeland Jackson story on unsolved shootings in Minneapolis , political scientist trio talks politics far and near
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi on his new traffic stop policy, workplace COVID vaccine mandates with Michael Osterholm, St. Paul Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard on the start of new school year, remembering 9-11, Adia Morris essay, Larry Fitzgerald Sr. previews Vikes season, Rep. Erin Koegel talks about her accident, political duo of Abou Amara and Brian McClung.
Minneapolis ballot amendment language set, vaccine hesitancy in southern Minnesota, new Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, the mystery wall below St. Anthony Falls, a Sheletta Brundidge essay, a tour of historic Pillsbury Hall, the stats on police retirements, political analysts Javier Morillo and Gregg Peppin.
Osterholm on surging Delta variant and experimental COVID-19 pill, redrawing state political maps, Legislative Auditor James Nobles looks back on his career, Kate DiCamillo talks about her new book "The Beatryce Prophecy", essayist Dominic Papatola has fun with genius grants, preview of new season of Minnesota Experience, political analyst duo
Health Commissioner Malcolm on the Delta surge, St. Paul rent control debate, new Republican Party Chair David Hann, Bremer Trust civil trial explained, preview of TPT food "Relish", David Gillette hits the playground, Larry Fitzgerald talks fall sports, two Mpls City Council members talk about public safety amendment, politics with Annette Meeks and Corey Day
Paul Douglas talks about the Great Halloween Blizzard of 1991, Kathryn Pearson on Congress, Mary Lahammer examines some possible new liquor laws, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher gives us his take on rise in crime, PBS NewsHour reporter Fred de Sam Lazaro on educational disparities, Minnesota’s rent assistance program, Amy Koch and Abou Amara preview Tuesday’s election
St. Paul rent control explained, Mary Lahammer reports on ranked choice voting in Minneapolis, Michael Osterholm talks about Minnesota remaining a COVID hot spot, Strib reporter Reid Forgrave reflects on his story on the Estes Funeral Chapel, Gao Hong plays a tune on the pipa, Tane Danger talks fondue, political duo of Brian McDaniel and Javier Morillo.
Minnesota perspective on UN Climate Change conference, politics of federal infrastructure bill, a snowy weather forecast by Paul Douglas, COVID data update by MPR reporter David Montgomery, Kevin Kling family-themed essay, Northern Minnesota’s only Asian food market, new Legislative Auditor Judy Randall, political scientists panel
Minnesota Hospital Association weighs in on COVID challenges, update on children COVID vaccines, a look at the new Dayton’s development in Minneapolis, profile of city council member Audrey Thayer of Bemidji, David Gillette essay, next steps for rent control in St. Paul, preview of Remembering Place documentary, Sports with Larry Fitzgerald Sr, preview of Kimberly Potter trial
Reporter Amy Forliti recaps first week in Kimberly Potter trial, the record state budget surplus, new nursing school at UST, a tour of Hennepin History Museum exhibit on 35W, Sharon Stiteler –aka Birdchick— gives us wintry birding suggestions, sports with Larry Fitzgerald, a Dominic Papatola essay, Jamaican Fruitcake featured on Relish, political panel talks surplus and polling
Kaomi Lee uses DNA to reveal her family’s history, Sen. Tomassoni talks about his ALS diagnosis with Mary Lahammer, a classic Kate DiCamillo interview, the wonders of a sauna, Kyeland Jackson on the importance of mutual aid, compilation of Almanac essays, birding with Birdchick, the music of Gao Hong, Pillsbury Hall restoration, retiring thoughts from Legislative Auditor James Nobles.
Michael Osterholm details Omicron challenges, Senator Klobuchar talks about Capitol security improvements in wake of January 6, David Schultz on congressional deadlock, a special Qur’an, an Adia Morris essay, a new leader at the Ordway, remembering activist Mel Reeves, challenges of Minnesota tourism, political duo of Amy Koch and Jeff Hayden.
Omicron surge chat with Jeremy Olson, controversial crime sentencing proposal, new mayor of St. Peter, taskforce on Missing and Murdered African American Women, esports at Southwest Minnesota State University, Sheletta Brundidge essay, new Vikings coach search underway, remembering civil rights leader Clyde Bellecourt, political reporters Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson.
St. Paul Mayor Carter outlines his vision, Duluth Mayor Larson talks budget, new COVID data, Kevin Kling’s winter sonnet, remembering comedian Louie Anderson, a new effort to reduce invasive species, Governor Walz’ bonding proposal, preview of federal trial of three former police officers in the killing of George Floyd
Federal trial of three former Mpls police officers, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Olympic preview with Rachel Blount, Kaomi Lee brings us fat tire biking along the North Shore, weekly essay by Tane Danger and Denzel Belin, wintry weather analysis from Paul Douglas, Mary Lahammer previews the legislative session, political analysts Abou Amara and Brian McClung.
Governor Walz outlines his legislative agenda, Nekima Levy Armstrong condemns the killing of Amir Locke, Osterholm on proposed new COVID vaccine, Aron Woldeslassie essay, Gia Vang talks about the #VeryAsian movement, first week of legislative session recap by Mary Lahammer, 2004 archive clip of Rich Stanek talking about controversial deposition, political duo of Javier Morillo and Andy Brehm
DeRay Mckesson on no-knock raid reform options, state lawmakers contemplate no-knock reform, Shannon Prince on the federal civil rights trial in St. Paul, Minnesota hospitals struggle under strain of Omicron, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, David Gillette’s essay on glowing fish, political analyst duo of Gregg Peppin and Jeff Hayden.
Reaction to the sentencing of Kimberly Potter, Amir Locke’s funeral, the death of U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, Black History month events by the Minnesota Humanities Center, essay by Mark DePaolis, Twin Metals copper nickel mining update, redistricting maps announced, political duo of Brian McDaniel and Abou Amara
Federal trial verdict, nursing license debate, Ukraine update, rise in anti-Asian hate
Impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine, Michael Osterholm with a COVID update, a state legislative push to ban conversion therapy, new play at Children’s Theatre: Something Happened In Our Town, a Tane Danger essay, the new TPT digital series "That Got Weird", political duo of Brian McClung and Carin Mrotz.
Political dynamics of Putin’s invasion, Sen. David Tomassoni talks about the ALS research bill that passed state senate, St. Cloud Police Chief William Blair Anderson, Kyeland Jackson reports on the impact of the controversial Medicaid Estate Recovery program, Mark DePaolis essay, Nicole Norfleet talks Target and Best Buy, Minneapolis teachers strike update, political duo of Morillo and McDaniel
Minnesota aid group helps refugees from Ukraine, look back at the winter’s weather with Paul Douglas, Revitalizing the arts in New London, preview of "Bring Her Home" with documentary director Leya Hale, Aron Woldeslassie essay on hope, Sports with Larry Fitzgerald Sr., political duo of Brian Bakst and Ricardo Lopez.
State of Minnesota economy with Louis Johnston, Montana wants to lure Minnesota businesses, tentative deal in Minneapolis teachers strike, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the January death along the Canadian border of the Patel family, Adia Morris essay, Chance York talks about the new TPT outdoors series "Outside Chance", political duo of Abou Amara and Gregg Peppin.
Assessment of bird flu in Minnesota, efforts to reduce disparities with Medicaid, WCCO finds long-lost Prince film from 1970, Dominic Papatola essay, Sheletta Brundidge talks about her new children’s book "Brandon Spots His Sign", Vince Flynn Day at the State Capitol, duo of political scientists talk about a big week of politics
Bird flu’s dangers to raptors, options for diplomacy in Ukraine, Kyeland Jackson continues his series on Medicaid, Mark Seeley assesses our sluggish spring, Larry Fitzgerald talks the T-wolves Game Three collapse, an historic essay by Roy Finden, George Morrison honored on U.S. postage stamps, Mary Lahammer on the return of rallies to the State Capitol, political duo of Koch/Morillo.
Governor Walz gives us his take on how the legislative session is going, Michael Osterholm talks about long COVID, retired MN Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson reflects on a 1995 abortion ruling, two longtime activists debate next steps on abortion policy, a Tane Danger essay, musician Cornbread Harris’ birthday bash, political duo of Abou Amara and Fritz Knaak.
Mary Lahammer reports from Minnesota Republican state convention, staffing and pay concerns in long term care facilities, Chance York tours North Minneapolis vegetable gardens, Children’s Minnesota addresses health care disparities, the problem of school board departures, a look inside Minneapolis’ notable Purcell-Cutts House, an Adia Morris essay, political scientist trio
Legislative leaders give us an update on final days of the session, profile of endorsed Republican candidate for governor Scott Jensen, preview of "Geographies of Kinship" documentary on Korean adoption, a Roy Finden essay, Paul Douglas’ nearly annual weather quiz, preview of DFL State convention with Ken Martin, political duo debates convention and legislative politics.
Retiring state senators assess the end of the session, preview of PBS Frontline documentary on the Minneapolis Police Department, attorney Shannon Prince on the two-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, an inspiring architectural gem in Owatonna, a slow motion David Gillette essay, Youth in Government program celebrates 75 years, political analyst duo of Abou Amara and Brian McDaniel.
Louis Johnston talks inflation, David Schultz on January 6 session, Mary Lahammer looks at historic flooding on Rainy Lake, Solomon Gustavo talks about the strong mayor system in Minneapolis, an Aron Woldeslassie essay, Superfan Terry Gray talks about the new Prince mural in Minneapolis, new funding for mental health crisis response, political duo of Brian McDaniel and Carin Mrotz.
Mitchell Hamline Law School professor Laura Hermer discusses Minnesota abortion rights post-Roe ruling, 50 years of celebrating Twin Cities Pride, sticky summer weather explained by Paul Douglas, a Sheletta Brundidge essay, Cantus previews 25th anniversary concert, Mary Lahammer explores what may be last chance for a special session, political science duo of Kathryn Pearson and Cynthia Rugeley.
Michael Osterholm talks Long COVID, State Demographer Susan Brower, David Gillette conversation with Baratunde Thurston, Fivethirtyeight.com reporter Maggie Koerth on new abortion laws, Roe v. Wade decision’s impact on corporations, an Adia Morris essay, the sights of sounds of a Minnesota Aurora soccer game, Chris Farrell and Louis Johnston talk economics and inflation and jobs.
Effect of inflation on state surplus, judge strikes down MN’s 24 hour waiting period for abortion, telecommuting survey, 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year leaves the profession, Roy Finden essay, Georgia Fort and her BLCK Press organization, author Staci Lola Drouillard, political duo of Brian McDaniel and Javier Morillo.
Attorney General Keith Ellison, historian Brenda Child talks about Indigenous boarding schools, Mary Lahammer details new mental health facility near the state capitol, summer birding tips from Sharon Stiteler (AKA Birdchick), David Gillette space aliens essay, sports with Larry Fitzgerald, Tane Danger essay on a new state flag, Economist Bruce Corrie’s open letter to candidates, political duo
Verdict in emergency contraception court case, Walz/Jensen debate at Farmfest, Michael Osterholm addresses monkeypox outbreak, Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Wardlow, Sheletta Brundidge essay on the State Fair, America Outdoors preview, Violence Project founders Jillian Peterson and James Densley address school shootings.
David Schultz on climate change vote, Mar-a-Lago and the primary election, Leigh Finke poised to make history at the capitol, recall of Two Harbors mayor, Jessica Hellmann on climate change congressional legislation, Aron Woldeslassie’s take on the State Fair, preview of the Irish Fair with The Inland Seas, Kaomi Lee takes us aboard a Tall Ship, political duo of Amara and McDaniel
St. Paul Mayor Carter defends proposed property tax increase, New Commissioner of Public Safety in Minneapolis, Housing and employment crisis in Cook County, Remembering jazz pianist Butch Thompson, Previewing new outdoors digital series "Understory" , Previewing the State Fair, political analyst duo
Legislative Auditor Judy Randall talks about Southwest rail line, new Congressman Brad Finstad, Osterholm on boosters, interest grows in Kernza, Mark DePaolis state fair essay, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community at the state fair, two photographers share photos and memories of Gorbachev’s 1990 Minnesota visit, remembering Gilbert de la O, political analyst duo of Mrotz and McDaniel
Star Tribune reporter Jeremy Olson discusses the nurses strike, Mary Lahammer profiles the state auditor race, preview of the PBS Holocaust documentary, remembering Jorja Fleezanis, Dominic Papatola essay, profile of St. Paul artist Ta-coumba Aiken, sports with Larry Fitzgerald, political duo of Abou Amara and Noah Rouen.
Background on Feeding Our Future fraud case, Minnesota’s Attorney General race, world and congressional politics with David Schultz, opioid crisis context by Dr. Joseph Lee with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Sheletta Brundidge essay on the start of the school, Minnesota Black Storytellers Alliance festival, campaign roundup with a group of veteran political reporters.
A look at the finalist for Minneapolis Police Chief, Mary Lahammer looks at the messaging in the Feeding Our Future legal case, early voting, David Gillette essay on nature, preview of the premiere of Edward Tulane opera, Tane Danger’s honeymoon essay, Kaomi Lee travels to North Dakota to look at that state’s abortion law, political duo of Javier Morillo and Greg Peppin.
Recap of final debate for governor, political scientist trio looks at the midterm elections, Beth Hawkins addresses steep drop in school test scores, David Gillette helps you pick out Halloween costumes, a spooky tour of the Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre, a Mark DePaolis essay, Pat Miles talks about the death of a loved one, political duo looks at Minnesota campaigns.
Legislative leaders Melissa Hortman and Kari Dziedzic, Keith Ellison talks about his close race, new Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, a peek at winter weather with Paul Douglas, an election essay by Dominic Papatola, a look at the busy week in state politics, political panelists analyze a surprising midterm election.
Mary Lahammer talks with Jesse Ventura, Kaomi Lee goes Fat Tire Biking, David Gillette reminds us all to slow down, Kyeland Jackson reports on Medicaid estate recovery, Rare photos of Gorbachev’s Minnesota visit, The Owatonna Sullivan Bank building, a Cantus performance, the sights and sounds of an Aurora soccer game, Cathy talks with Pat Miles’ about the importance of planning for death.
An attempt to lower gas prices, Minnesota lawmakers restore voting rights, Michael Osterholm addresses COVID controversies, changes to Medicaid eligibility looming, a Kevin Kling essay on the backyard archeology of early spring, new immersive exhibit on Chinese art at Mia, political panel addresses action at the state capitol.
Attorney General Ellison investigates Kia and Hyundai auto thefts, we explore State Office Building reno, 988 Mental Health Helpline, Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazzard provides context for Roof Depot controversy, Mark DePaolis essay, sports with Larry Fitzgerald, rare capitol appearance this week by former governors Pawlenty and Dayton, political panel
Legislative Auditor talks about new Southwest Light Rail report, fallout of Minneapolis schools ransomware data attack, legacy of congresswoman Pat Schroeder, Owamni restaurant "Sioux Chef" Sean Sherman, Tane Danger St. Patrick’s Day snake essay, push for St. Cloud Medical School, Holocaust survivor testifies at legislature, political panel
Rep. Leigh Finke talks about her gender affirming healthcare bill, Louis Johnston on the Minnesota economy, a bonding project featuring urban indigenous projects, Mary Lahammer talks to two first-term lawmakers, weather with Paul Douglas, Aron Woldeslassie essay, noted chef Raghavan Iyer, former panel of legislative leaders.
Minneapolis police policy changes, legal and political impact of Trump indictment, controversy about six million dollar renovation of the governor’s residence, patterns of population movement in the state, Rep. Samantha Vang talks about updating state hate crime law, Dominic Papatola opening day essay, live choral music by Cantus, political panel
MinnPost reporter Walker Orenstein talks about Attorney General Keith Ellison taking over murder case, debate over paid medical leave, changing Iron Range politics, U of M Regent Darrin Rosha talks about the departure of President Joan Gabel, Michael Osterholm has a COVID mask policy update, Sheletta Brundidge essay, wacky winter weather with Kenny Blumenfeld, political scientist panel
Minneapolis allows Muslim Calls to Prayer broadcasts, playoff fever with Larry Fitzgerald, HyLife Foods plant closing in Windom, David Gillette illustrated essay, Minnesota’s new Chief Equity Officer, Dr. Mark DePaolis is now Doctor Donut, Senator Kari Dziedzic talks about her surgery and remote work, crunch time at the State Capitol
Mary Lahammer with latest on State Senate marijuana vote, higher high school graduation rates, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi prioritizes sexual assault convictions, resurgence in Native American fashion design; an Aron Woldeslassie essay, Paul Douglas on our cold spring, political scientist trio talks national politics
Louis Johnston talks about the economy, Childcare funding/staffing worries in Greater Minnesota, what other states may teach us about legal marijuana, Michael Osterholm on the end of the COVID national emergency, naming a highway after Prince, Kevin Kling essay, political panel, Brendan Henehan trivia
U of M Interim President Jeff Ettinger plus U of M Board of Regents Chair Janie Mayeron, lawmakers prepare for session end, Chris Farrell tackles minimum wage law study and debt ceiling, changing of the guard with Almanac producers Brendan Henehan and Kari Kennedy, Dominic Papatola essay, The Steeles sing a tune, political panel previews the end of the legislative session.
The leaders of the Minnesota legislature discuss what has been passed during the session so far and what we can expect before Monday’s adjournment, a suspected arson fire at a Twin Cities mosque is the sixth attack on a Muslim house of worship this year, Paul Douglas with our annual weather quiz, political panelists analyze the impact of this historically-productive legislative session
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, A closer look at upcoming marijuana law in Minnesota from Rep. Zack Stephenson and reporting from Mary Lahammer, Justice Gildea retirement this fall, Mike Osterholm on June COVID reporting, Mixed Blood Theater’s new showcase, Tane Danger essay, and a couch of political panelists.
Kaomi Lee visits a tribe exiled from MN after the 1862 Dakota uprising, Mary Lahammer profiles Maria Isa Perez-Vega, Kate Dicamillo's yearly visit, Chef Raghavan Iyer on his final journey, Justus Ramsey house controversy, a Cantus performance, BIPOC Foodways Alliance table bringing people together, HYPE students and their Star Tribune photographer mentors.
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