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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September 26, 2003 - Governor Pawlenty leaves Sunday on his first trade mission, a two-day trip to Montreal. The governor says he wants to promote Minnesota's biosciences and medical industries. Pawlenty says he doesn't plan to announce any trade deals while in Montreal, but says the trip's cost to the state of about 20-thousand dollars will pay off in increased trade with the state's largest trading partner. Others aren't so sure. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
September 29, 2003 - All Things Considered’s David Molpus talks with MPR’s Laura McCallum, who is traveling with Governor Tim Pawlenty delegation on a trade mission in Canada. Pawlenty is trying to push Minnesota to pursue research partnerships and business opportunities with Quebec. The governor met with Montreal Premier Jean Charest.
September 29, 2003 - Governor Tim Pawlenty arrived in Montreal last night (SUNDAY) for his first trade mission, a two-day trip designed to promote Minnesota's biosciences and medical industries. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum is traveling with the Minnesota business delegation, and joins me now from Montreal.
September 30, 2003 - Governor Pawlenty says he may seek tax incentives for biotech research and investment in Minnesota. The governor is promoting Minnesota's biosciences and medical industries during his first trade mission in Montreal. The governor says the Canadian government offers much more generous tax breaks to the biotech industry. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports from Montreal...
September 30, 2003 - The Governor says Montreal and Minnesota have similar strengths, and should cooperate in the area of biotechnology after a wrapping up a trade mission with the Canadian province.
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October 2, 2003 - MPR’s Dave Molpus interviews Betty McCollum, member of the U.S. House representing Minnesota's 4th Congressional District, about legislation in Congress to normalize trade with Laos. The U.S. suspended trade relations because of political and religious suppression by the Lao government dating to the mid-1970s.
October 3, 2003 - Executives from Minnesota's manufacturing industry gave Governor Tim Pawlenty their wish-list for state government during three seperate roundtable discussions yesterday. The governor was looking for ideas on how to shore up an important part of Minnesota's economy. The high-paying sector has lost nearly 48 thousand jobs since the start of the recession in 2001. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
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