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
May 2, 2001 - Former Minnesota Congressman Tim Penny is one of seven Democrats President Bush appointed today to his Social Security study commission. The commission will release a report this fall outlining recommendations for avoiding a deficit in the program. The President has proposed letting younger workers voluntarily invest some of their payroll taxes in private accounts. Penny also supports partial privitization and says he is happy to be on the commission:
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May 4, 2001 - Senate wants to spend more than House and Governor.
May 7, 2001 - The state legislature is down to its last two weeks with Senate DFLers and House Republicans far apart on several fronts. Both sides will eventually have to work out differences on education funding, taxes, and other budget items. Conference committees between the two chambers will begin to meet this week. Joining us on the line is Minnesota Public Radio's capitol bureau chief Laura McCallum.
May 7, 2001 - FOR MONDAY MORN Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton suffered a major defeat at the Minneapolis DFL convention over the weekend. Sayles Belton was the favorite going into the convention for the party's endorsement in her bid for a third term. Instead delegates adjourned without endorsing anyone for the city's top elected post. Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hughes reports.
May 7, 2001 - Police get involved in debate about Carry and Conceal Law
May 7, 2001 - MPR’s Tasya Rosenfeld talks with Blois Olson about Minneapolis DFL convention. Supporters of Sharon Sayles Belton are questioning what went wrong for the mayor at the Minneapolis DFL endorsing convention. Newcomer R.T. Rybak pulled off a political upset, finishing with a dozen more votes than the mayor. It wasn't enough to reach the 60 percent necessary for party endorsement, but it did prevent the endorsement from going to Sayles Belton or city councilmember Lisa McDonald.
May 7, 2001 - The Minnesota Twins may be back at the State Capitol to jumpstart their push for a new stadium. Last month, the ballpark legislation was tabled in a House committee, leading many lawmakers to declare the proposal dead. But the unexpected strength of the team on the field may be turning public sentiment…and some legislators are taking notice.
May 8, 2001 - MPR’s Andrew Haeg reports on trade dominating Governor Jesse Ventura's agenda. Ventura met with a Chinese trade delegate and local businesspeople to push for closer economic ties between Minnesota and China. He also visited the Canadian Consulate where he announced an upcoming trade mission to Canada.
May 9, 2001 - The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace and compassion to a capacity crowd at the University of Minnesota's Williams Arena last (Tues) night. Topics for his address ranged from parenting to politics and his country's occupation by China. Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hughes reports. The leader of Tibet bowed humbly to the expectant faces that reached to the top seats of what is normally a basketball arena. He was welcomed by Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton and St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman. US Senator Paul Wellstone introduced the Dalai Lama with a firey denunciation of China's human rights record in Tibet.