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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October 21, 1993 - Steven Schier, a professor at Carleton College, on Skip Humphrey party endorsement of challenger against DFL endorsed candidate. Schier provides historical perspective on action.
October 21, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, Sharon Sayles Belton, president of the Minneapolis City Council, talks about wanting to be mayor of Minneapolis.
October 21, 1993 - U. S. Senator David Durenberger states there is bipartisan support for his national health plan, which includes broadening subsidies and access. He also details the difference between Clinton plan.
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October 22, 1993 - Midday offers interviews with Twin Cities mayoral candidates. In this segment, John Derus, Hennepin County commissioner, talks about what he would do as mayor of Minneapolis. He counters negative commentary about him, providing a self-description as a pragmatic Democrat.
October 23, 1993 - Midday presents a broadcast of a local crime bill forum. Panelists Janet Reno, U.S. attorney general; Bruce Vento, Minnesota congressman; and William Finney, St. Paul police chief, share their views and answer audience questions.
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October 28, 1993 - A Midday broadcast of KTCA-TV Forum, featuring St. Paul mayoral candidates Norm Coleman and Andy Dawkins. The two discuss political issues and their individual campaigns.
November 2, 1993 - Former St. Paul Mayor George Latimer joins MPR via satellite from Washington, D.C., where he is a consultant to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to talk about the future of United States cities.
November 3, 1993 - MPR’s Tom Fudge reports that supporters and new Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton celebrate her victory and are grateful for the City of Minneapolis. On the other side, supporters of John Derus say that there will be a lot of change now that Minneapolis is under Sayles Belton's leadership.