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 3, 1995 - John Marty, Minnesota state senator representing District 40, comments on perception of DFL funds being used for local/community elections. Marty discusses reforms in place and what still could be done further regarding money reforms, in particular school board elections.
November 6, 1995 - Hour 2 of Midmorning, Voices of Minnesota with Bill Holm, Paul Wellstone in Jerusalem for Rabin funeral, Neal Hitchens and Julie Barnes Weaver of Voices That Care, people who love people with AIDS, at Theater in the Round.
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November 22, 1995 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone gives his thoughts and shares his concerns on the idea of American troops going to Bosnia in efforts to support the peace process in the region.
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December 6, 1995 - MPR’s Gary Eichten provides various news items and interviews U.S. Congressman Martin Sabo about status of budget negotiations in D.C.
December 7, 1995 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone on if he has made a decision on a Senate vote to send American troops as part of a mission to stabilize the region and keep peace amongst the factions.
December 12, 1995 - Lynda Boudreau, state representative for 25B District and co-chair of a Republican task force on health care, shares details on recommendation that state programs should be redesigned in able to cut spending.
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