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.
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September 1, 1993 - A Midday program from the Minnesota State Fair, with political commentators Bob Meek and Tom Horner talking about the upcoming mayoral primaries, the new speaker designate of the Minnesota House, and pending debate on health care, and NAFTA.
September 2, 1993 - Irv Anderson, new speaker designate of the Minnesota House, discusses the future course of the DFL-controlled Minnesota legislature. Anderson also answers listener questions.
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September 15, 1993 - An interview with Doug Johnson, Minnesota state senator and chair of State Tax Committee, about Governor Arne Carlson’s economic tax strategy and tax reform. Johnson is a DFLer representing the 6th District.
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September 15, 1993 - The winners of the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral primaries. Norm Coleman and Andy Dawkins in St. Paul. John Derus and Sharon Sayles-Belton in Minneapolis .