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 30, 2002 - Governor Ventura says he would not oppose legislation that would require all state politicians to disclose their outside income, but he says lawmakers are unfairly singling him out. The Legislature is preparing to take up a bill that would require members on the State Board of investment to disclose their income. Ventura is a member of the board, along with Minnesota's other constitutional officers.
May 1, 2002 - Becky Lourey, a DFL gubernatorial candidate, is going around the Twin Cities to talk with constituents.
May 1, 2002 - Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch said today (Weds) he'll ask the Ramsey County District Court judge to switch control of a portion of the state's tobacco endowment to a panel that includes two former governors. Hatch recently filed a lawsuit to remove the $202 million dollar endowment from MPAAT to a five person panel. Hatch and MPAAT officials have been arguing over how the indpendent non-profit uses the money. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
May 2, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on Roger Moe’s candidacy for governorship. A former math teacher, Roger Moe has the most political experience out of all the candidates in the running for governor. Report includes commentary from former Vice President Walter Mondale, who endorsed Moe for governor; and Becky Lourey, state senator and rival DFL candidate for governor.
May 2, 2002 - MPR’s Michael Khoo reports on Minnesota House bill passage that would require disclosure by the governor and the state's other top elected officials on all money that comes from non-state employment. The bill is not aimed at Ventura, but some think it could be due to his employment with the XFL, his two books, and his role in a movie during his governorship.
May 3, 2002 - This afternoon delegates to the state DFL convention will enthusiastically endorse Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone's bid for a third term. Wellstone is expected to deliver a trademark passionate speech outlining his sharp ideological contrast to the Republican agenda. Wellstone will not formally kick off his campaign until later this month even though the contest with Republican challenger Norm Coleman is well underway. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik prepared this report on Wellstone's Senate career and why the Senator is pursuing a third term he repeatedly pledged NOT to seek.
May 3, 2002 - Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports that Governor Ventura has promised to veto a bill targeting his outside income. The bill would require all members on the state board of investment to disclose any money earned outside of office. The governor also threatened to file a lawsuit if lawmakers override his veto and the bill become law.
May 3, 2002 - The main drama of the DFL convention comes tomorrow, when delegates will endorse a candidate for governor. State Auditor Judi Dutcher, and state Senators Becky Lourey and Roger Moe have all agreed to abide by tomorrow's endorsement, and won't challenge the endorsed candidate in a primary. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum has been following the candidates around today, as they tried to persuade uncommitted delegates. Dutcher, Lourey and Moe spent most of the day working the crowd. Moe appears to be the front-runner, according to early delegate counts, but many delegates are still undecided. Moe started the day by naming one of his Senate colleagues as his running mate. 36-year-old Julie Sabo is a first-term Senator, an elementary school teacher and the daughter of Fifth District Congressman Martin Sabo. Moe says he's optimistic - but not overconfident - that he'll get the endorsement...
May 6, 2002 - MPR’s Dan Olson provides a report on how the vice presidency changed under the Carter administration. Report includes various speaking excerpts of Jimmy Carter, Stuart Eizenstadt, Walter Mondale, and Maxine Issacs.
May 6, 2002 - Minnesota lawmakers will be back at the capitol today, trying to reach agreement on how to fill a 439 million dollar gap in the current two-year budget. They have other things to agree on before the end of the session, too-- namely, a bonding bill, a transportation funding package, and an anti-terrorism bill. Joining us now is Laura McCallum, Minnesota Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief.