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 16, 1981 -
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May 18, 1981 -
May 18, 1981 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports on continued debate at the Capitol over a tax plan and the growing chances for a special session. Segment includes speech excerpts and interview.
May 18, 1981 - Governor Al Quie announces his intention to veto the oMinnesotaibus tax bill passed in the House, as well as the bonus tax bill passed by the Senate.
May 18, 1981 - The Minnesota House of Representatives debates the oMinnesotaibus, broadcast live.
May 19, 1981 -
May 19, 1981 -