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 18, 1996 - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bert McKasy visits Midday to share his campaign platform and answer questions from listeners as part of Midday's series of programs with the candidates. Topics include Republican primary fight, DFL incumbent Paul Wellstone, electability, tax policy, and term limits.
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July 29, 1996 - Minnesota's two U.S. Senators firmly anchor the far right and left of the political spectrum. Liberal Paul Wellstone and conservative Rod Grams disagree on almost everything. More often than not, they cancel out each other's votes. Wellstone's first term is ending, and he's fighting to keep his senate seat. Grams is about a third of the way through his first term. Politics aside, the two lawmakers have dramatically different approaches to their jobs. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik recently spoke with Senator Grams about his impressions of congress...
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August 6, 1996 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on Mayor Sayles Belton's budget outline. It has no new taxes, and more crime prevention. A new unit is being proposed to investigate misdemeanors, seeing them as “gateway” crimes.
August 8, 1996 - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steven Young visits Midday to share his campaign platform and answer questions from listeners as part of Midday's series of programs with the candidates. Topics include Republican primary fight, DFL incumbent Paul Wellstone, polls, and voter pessimism.
August 22, 1996 - Excerpt of former U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz stumping with constituents at the Minnesota State Fair. MPR’s John Rabe briefly interviews Boschwitz.
August 22, 1996 - Excerpt of U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone stumping with constituents at the Minnesota State Fair. MPR’s John Rabe briefly interviews Wellstone.
August 28, 1996 -