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
July 22, 1994 - This Midday program presents various political segments: Don Samuelson, DFL gubernatorial candidate, abruptly announces his withdrawal; Arne Carlson speech on the steps of the State Capital; and James Renier speaking at the Center for Corporate Responsibility annual meeting held at the University of St. Thomas.
July 28, 1994 - State Senator John Marty, the DFL endorsed candidate for governor of Minnesota, talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about various topics of focus in his campaign. Marty also answers listener questions.
July 29, 1994 - State Representative Allen Quist, the I-R endorsed candidate for governor of Minnesota, talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about various topics of focus in his campaign. Quist also answers listener questions.
August 1, 1994 - Ann Wynia, the DFL endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate seat, talks with Midday’s Gary Eichten about various topics of focus in her campaign. Wynia also answers listener questions.
August 2, 1994 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman about the start of a city community initiative, called “SafeCity St. Paul.” Coleman details how communications, auditing, and creating an action agenda are being implemented in order to foster safer neighborhoods.
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