Over the decades, MPR has presented the many different perspectives of Minnesota politics and politicians. This collection is home to a multitude speeches, interviews and debates on the issues of the day. Important topics of civil rights, environment, crime, budget, legislation, and campaigns are addressed.
Click on link to these well-known figures to see audio segments directly related to them: Michele Bachmann Arne Carlson Keith Ellison Hubert Humphrey Amy Klobuchar Eugene McCarthy Walter Mondale Tim Pawlenty R.T. Rybak Jesse Ventura Paul Wellstone
June 11, 1993 -
June 11, 1993 - MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Tom Hamburger, Star Tribune correspondent, about announcement from the White House rose garden that Walter Mondale has been nominated to become next U.S. Ambassador to Japan.
June 11, 1993 - Political commentary from Tom Horner on Independent Republicans chairman selection and Bob Meek on the fight for DFL endorsement amongst Minneapolis mayor candidates.
June 12, 1993 - MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki reports on Walter Mondale’s nomination to be U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Mondale comments on the trade dispute with Japan.
June 22, 1993 - A Midday interview with St. Paul Mayor Jim Scheibel about National Urban Peace and Justice Summit to address gang violence in the community. Summit is being held at Mount Olivet Baptist, in St. Paul.
June 23, 1993 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger profiles Bob Lessard, a Minnesota state senator known for his strong environmental and natural resource stances. His views have supporters and critics from both ends of the ecological debate in northern Minnesota.
June 24, 1993 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone comments on his potential vote choice on bill addressing federal budget. While he supports the tax piece, Wellstone shares his concern over what it does to Medicare.
June 25, 1993 - U.S. Congressman Martin Sabo comments on House Budget Committee efforts and possible result of completing a joint budget bill in D.C. legislation.
June 28, 1993 -
June 28, 1993 -