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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August 31, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98." From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth looks at the where the candidates stand on the big issues. This week we're focusing on crime. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste talks with the Republican endorsed candidate, St. Paul mayor Norm Coleman. BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus on the issues tomorrow on Morning Edition when (reporter) talks with (candidate) about economic development.
August 31, 1998 - As part of the MPR’s Campaign 98’ series, Laura McCallum talks with Reform Party gubernatorial candidate Jesse Ventura about his views on crime. Ventura states that crime is a local issue, not a state one. He also discusses policing, gun control, drugs, prostitution, and the death penalty.
September 1, 1998 - [Saint Paul For Tuesday M.E.] Minnesota Public Radio's Campaign 98. In these past weeks leading up to the primary, we've been presenting in-depth reports and interviews on the issues. This week, we are focusing our attention to crime prevention policies of the gubernatorial candidates. In THIS segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports on the views and policy proposals of Mike Freeman: Backannounce: You can hear more on MPR's campaign 98---focus on the issues. This afternoon, during All Things Considered, Laura Mccallum will profile State Attorney General Skip Humphrey.
September 1, 1998 - DFLer Mark Dayton is running the richest campaign for governor in Minnesota this year... followed closely by Republican Norm Coleman. All seven gubernatorial candidates opened their ledgers yesterday (MON) to meet a campaign finance reporting deadline. Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste takes a closer look at the numbers: Everyone was expecting multi-millionaire Mark Dayton to outspend his competition, and he didn't disappoint. As of August 24, the Dayton campaign has spent $1.72 Million dollars -- 99 percent coming out of Dayton's own pocket. Republican Norm Coleman leads the pack among candidates who have to raise their money the old-fashioned way. Coleman has pulled close to $1-point-4 million dollars into his campaign coffers since the start
September 1, 1998 - [ST. PAUL for Tuesday m.e.] In a poll, released today, State Attorney General Skip Humphrey is the favored DFL Gubernatorial candidate by most DFL voters expecting to vote in the this months' primary. There are a couple of surprises that emerge from the numbers---DFL endorsed candidate Mike Freeman has slipped to THIRD...and Department Store heir Mark Dayton--once considered a dark horse--has emerged as a competitor. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen Louise Boothe reports: The poll conducted by Minnesota Public Radio--KARE-11--and the Pioneer Press, shows that if the Primary were held TODAY--38 percent of DFL voters would vote for State Attorney General Skip Humphrey and 23-percent for Mark Dayton. Ted
September 2, 1998 - Saint Paul For Tuesday ATC---Play DCart ELX98 Minnesota Public Radio's Campaign 98. From now to the primary next month, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. This week, we're focusing on the crime policies of the gubernatorial candidates. In THIS segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Karen Louise Boothe reports on the views and policy proposals of DFL candidate Mark Dayton: You can hear more of MPR's Campaign 98 tomorrow morning during Morning Edition. MPR's Amy Radil will profile DFL senator, and gubernatorial candidate Doug Johnson crime fighting proposals. In
September 4, 1998 - On this special State Fair edition of Midday, Mike Hatch, Ember Reichgott-Jung and David Lillehaug, the three Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidates for attorney general, visit with MPR’s Gary Eichten at the MPR booth. Hatch, Reichgott-Jung and Lillehaug debate the campaign issues and answer questions from the fair audience.
September 7, 1998 - Saint Paul (open w/ DCART ELX98) for Monday ATC Minnesota Public Radio's Campaign 98. From now to the September 15-th primary, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. THIS week, we're focusing on the environmental views and policies of the gubernatorial candidates. In THIS segment, MPR's Karen Louise Boothe reports on DFL Candidate Mike Freeman: You can hear more of MPR's "campaign 98" focus on the issues tomorrow morning during Morning Edition. Laura Mccallum will profile state attorney general skip humphrey.
September 7, 1998 - The last day of the Minnesota State Fair is more than just one last opportunity to walk around in public eating fried cheese on sticks. Today is the culmination of the 4-H livestock competitions, when all the prize-winning animals go up for auction. The bids are well above market price, and the money is split between local charities and the 4-H kids who raised the winning animals.
September 7, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98." From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth looks at the where the candidates stand on the big issues. This week we're focusing on the environment. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste talks with the Republican endorsed candidate, St. Paul mayor Norm Coleman. BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus this afternoon on All Things Considered, when Karen Louise Boothe talks with Mike Freeman about the environment.