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
August 24, 1995 - Midday presents a live broadcast from the Minnesota State Fair featuring U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone, DFL-Minnesota. Wellstone answers questions from fairgoers and MPR listeners.
August 31, 1995 - Rep. Martin Sabo, DFL-5th district, answers questions from listeners.
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September 4, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe walks the Minnesota State Fair with Dan Patterson, who is lactose intolerent. For those with the medical condition, the whole fairgrounds is a thrill ride.
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September 19, 1995 - U.S. Senator Rod Grams discusses family tax/social security tax credit plan being debated in the U.S. Senate Chamber.