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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April 9, 2001 - MPR's Capitol Bureau Chief Laura McCallum details bills and budget talks at the State Capitol. One includes a plan to build a new Minnesota Twins stadium with partial state funding. The proposal would provide $150 million in state money, which would cover half of the total stadium cost; the other half would come from the Twins and private sources.
April 12, 2001 - Residents in Fargo Moorhead are breathing a bit easier today after the National Weather Service lowered the projected river crest there by one foot. The crest forecasts were also reduced in Breckenridge and Grand Forks East Grand Forks,on the Red River, and at Granite Falls and Montevideo on the Minnesota River. Governor Jesse Ventura and Senator Paul Wellstone are touring the state today. Both made stops in Moorhead.
April 13, 2001 - Mainstreet Radio's Dan Gunderson reports that Governor Jesse Ventura wrapped up his two-day flood tour in East Grand Forks. The governor says he's pleased with how the flood fight is going all across the state. The lower flood crests predicted at most locations on the Red, and the Minnesota rivers, are allowing many communities a break for the Easter weekend.
April 17, 2001 - MPR’s Michael Khoo reports on Governor Jesse Ventura criticism of Senate Democrats for not passing a tax rebate bill this year, despite an April 15th deadline for taking action. Appearing on MPR's Midday program, Ventura said the failure to act means the Senate will have to accept his proposal, shared by the House, which returns the entire current year surplus. But Senate leaders say they plan to remain at the bargaining table.
April 18, 2001 - All Things Considered’s Lorna Benson interviews State Patrol Chief Anne Beers about overtime being offered in fulfilling security of the governor. Some of Jesse Ventura's State Patrol security officers are earning nearly as much per year as the governor.
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April 18, 2001 - U-S Senator Mark Dayton has spent much of his spring recess touring flood-stricken areas of the state. Today on Minnesota Public Radio's Midday program the freshman DFLer said he'd use his congressional influence to try to restore federal emergency aid President Bush has proposed cutting.
April 19, 2001 - The senate race for 2002 is still a year-and-a-half away, but the political maneuvering is already hitting full stride, especially on the Republican side. State House majority leader Tim Pawlenty said yesterday that he would NOT run for Senator Paul Wellstone's seat. It comes just a few days after St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman decided to switch his ambitions from running for governor, to running for senate. Pawlenty's decision also came after a phone call from Vice President Dick Cheney, who didn't want a primary battle among Republicans before facing Wellstone in the general election. Joining us on the line is former Republican gubernatorial candidate Alan Quist. Republican activist Alan Quist.
April 24, 2001 - MPR’s Patty Marsicano reports that a key House committee approved a higher education spending bill; one that proposes more spending than Governor Ventura, but less than the Senate plan. The House Higher Education Finance Committee passed its spending bill after some debate over whether it provided enough money.
April 24, 2001 - The Metropolitan Airports Commission has presented a sneak preview of its new 73 million dollar Hubert H. Humphrey terminal. The new facility will begin service on May second. It's four times the size of the old terminal, which will be torn down to accomodate a new parking ramp. MAC representatives say the services and amenities found in the new facility will help passengers navigate the terminal with ease. And Twin Cities based Sun Country Airlines says the new terminal will improve its service and financial condition. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports.