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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December 18, 1995 - Governor Carlson has told the Star Tribune newspaper he feels left out of the decision-making at the University of Minnesota. He says the University should act more as a partner of state government, and he says he thinks he should have some influence over the choice of a new University president. The current president, Nils Hasselmo, responded to those remarks today, and the FM News Station's martin Kaste was there. Martin, did Carlson's remarks upset Hasselmo? Not so you'd notice. Nils Hasselmo is a diplomat, and he took pains not to treat the Governor's comments as hostile toward him or toward the University. But he was pretty clear that he does NOT think the governor and the state should have more influence over the University.
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December 22, 1995 - Former Governor Elmer L. Andersen comments on cuts and layoffs taking place at H.B. Fuller. Andersen reflects on company history of protecting jobs when Andersen was president, a post he held until 1974.
December 26, 1995 - Dean Barkley, chair of the Independence Party, on merger of his independent party with Perot's United We Stand.
December 29, 1995 - Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator, discusses attempts to balance the federal budget in Washington, a shutdown possibility, his upcoming campaign for re-election in 1996, and environmental issues. Wellstone also answers listener questions.
December 29, 1995 - State senate DFLers say Minnesota needs to shift money from corrections to early childhood intervention for a lasting impact on crime. Caucus leaders presented a legislative wish list today that they say dovetails nicely with the governor's crime prevention initiatives.
January 3, 1996 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks Walter Mondale, U.S. ambassador to Japan and former U.S. vice president. Mondale discusses Japan, and the greater Asia Pacific region. Mondale also answers listener questions.
January 5, 1996 - MPR’s Gary Eichten speaks with Walter Mondale, U.S. ambassador to Japan, on news that Tomiichi Murayama is stepping down as Japanese prime minister, and the potential ascension of Ryutaro Hashimoto to the position.
January 16, 1996 - A special Midday program on the day the Minnesota Legislature reconvenes and the Governor gives his State of the State Address. Several former governors and former legislative leaders offer some wisdom based on their experiences.
January 16, 1996 -