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
November 4, 1993 -
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November 18, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with Bill Frenzel, former Minnesota U.S. congressman, who played a key role in the successful efforts in getting NAFTA bill passed through Congress.
November 23, 1993 - Minnesota's Attorney General Hubert "Skip" Humphrey III answers listeners' questions about a federal crime bill making its way through Congress as well as various state proposals to combat crime.
November 26, 1993 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone reflects on the political efforts and accomplishments of 1993. Topics include voter registration, campaign reform, earned income credit, crime bill, amongst others. Wellstone also comments on his concern on the economy and conflict in Yugoslavia.
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December 7, 1993 - Tom Heffelfinger, a former U.S. attorney, explains the possible decisions of U.S. Justice Department in pursuing a fraud investigation into U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger.
December 10, 1993 -
December 10, 1993 - DFLer Keith Langseth, Minnesota state senator representing the 9th District, shares his views that a raising gas tax is needed to for investment into state’s transportation system.