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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
Minneapolis search for a new police chief, profile of Craig-Kistner congressional race, preview of Facing Suicide PBS special, look ahead to winter by Paul Douglas, Adia Morris essay, live music from Charlie Maguire, remembering humorist Howard Mohr, big week of political polls.
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.
Top State Auditor candidates Julie Blaha and Ryan Wilson debate in studio, Republican Secretary of State candidate Kim Crockett, Mary Lahammer looks at campaign news with one month to go until the election, political analyst duo of Abou Amara and Brian McClung.
Hero pay checks in the mail, Minnesota makes bid for world expo, St. Paul Police look for new chief, explosive growth in sales of THC edibles, Aron Woldeslassie essay, remembering Weiming Lu, report on 1st District Congressional debate, live debate with candidates for Hennepin County Attorney.
Live debate with Minnesota Attorney General candidates Keith Ellison and Jim Schultz, a Sheletta Brundidge essay, Mary Lahammer recaps the week of political news, Former legislative leaders Amy Koch and Jeff Hayden preview the race for control of the state legislature
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.
Republican governor candidate Scott Jensen, St. Paul police chief nominee, monthly COVID check-in with Mike Osterholm, New Cafesjian Art Gallery, Adia Morris essay, final campaign push, analyst duo.
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.
Professor David Schultz on shifting political reality in DC, historic legislative leaders from both parties, new Mpls police chief Brian O’Hara, holiday cooking with Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, Sports chat with Larry Fitzgerald.
Hospital nurses vote to strike & set a date, Flu season arrives early and strong, wrapping up 2022 economic news, live holiday music with Charles Lazarus and Tommy Barbarella, Election results certified, political panel previews legislative session.
Historic $17.6 billion state surplus, Paul Douglas gives the odds on the White Christmas, Choral ensemble Cantus shares holiday music, Award winning children’s author Kate DiCamillo, Political reporters preview legislative session with a big surplus and one party control.
First big snowstorm of the season hits statewide, Remembering LGBTQ historian and archivist Jean-Nickolaus Tretter, Historic St. John’s Abbey pipe organ, New Accelerator fund for BIPOC businesses, Meet New Majority Leaders, Political analysts
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.
Gov. Tim Walz begins second term, retiring health commissioner Jan Malcolm, U of M’s Mike Osterholm with a January COVID update, Mary Lahammer runs down an active first week at the Capitol
U of M opposes Sanford Fairview health system merger, Paul Douglas weather, Larry Fitzgerald on the Vikings playoff chances, A Stillwater designer showcases her love of vintage art, "Jim Crow of the North Stories" traces systemic racism in housing to racial covenants, former lawmakers.
Met Council Chair Zelle talks Metro Transit safety, AG Ellison on the Sanford Fairview merger, Hamline controversy continues, federal debt ceiling analysis, abortion bills, Black Entrepreneurs Day preview, political panel
Lt. Gov. Flanagan, Fairview and Sanford Health CEOs discuss merger, Kaomi Lee hears merger concerns in Bemidji, new MN Health Commish Cunningham, Ramsey House saved from demo, Mary looks at state budget, political panel talks abortion and budget
Legislative Auditor report, Governor Walz signs Abortion Bill, monthly COVID-19 update, new The Ordway + MN Humanities Center collaboration, Aron Woldeslassie celebrates the humanity of Black history-makers, remembering U.S. Senator Durenberger
Public safety from three different angles, POST Board changes, Drivers Licenses for All bill, Jesse Ventura testifies at the Capitol, an economy update with Chris Farrell, remembering pro wrestler Kenny "Sodbuster" Jay, and a political panel
Harding high school students return amid safety concerns, store closings create urban food desert in Mpls, wild record-setting winter weather, MN Supreme Courts kicks voting rights to legislature, political analysts.
Paul Douglas on the winter storm, Rep. Mara Isa Prez-Vega active in her first year, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter talks public safety, Russia invaded Ukraine one year ago, a rare Jimmy Carter interview from the archives, changing landscape St. Cloud media, Political Science Professors.
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
Peter Boulay on flood season, House Tax Chair Aisha Gomez, House majority and minority leaders, new Star Tribune publisher Steve Grove, Tane Danger essay, Jane Kirtley on media ethics locally and nationally, John Wright remembers Archie Givens Jr., political panel debates end of legislative session
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.
