August 24, 1998 - As part of the “Voices of Minnesota" series, this program features MPR’s Dan Olson interviewing Don Fraser, former Minneapolis mayor and former U.S. congressman; and Leonard Lindquist, a Minneapolis attorney.
August 25, 1998 - Mike Freeman, Hennepin County Attorney and Democratic-Farmer-Labor-endorsed gubernatorial candidate, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the issues in the campaign. Topics include polls, education, carry and conceal laws, property tax, and added value on agriculture. Freeman also answers listener questions.
August 25, 1998 - Former state senator Gene Merriam and state senator John Hottinger, of Mankato, discuss public money for economic development and corporate welfare in Minnesota. Merriam and Hottinger also answers listener questions.
August 26, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98". From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. This week we're focusing on economic development. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum talks with D-F-L gubernatorial candidate Skip Humphrey. You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus on the issues this afternoon on All Things Considered when Martin Kaste talks with Ted Mondale about economic development.
August 27, 1998 - Minnesota's first-ever Rural Summit continues today (THURSDAY) in St Cloud. The event brings together state officials and community members from throughout the state to discuss affordable housing, job training and the growing farm crisis. Some of Minnesota's guebentorial candidates attended the Summit to discuss how they would bring economic development back to rural areas. But as Minnesota Public Radio's Kathryn Herzog reports, many audience members saw the event as more entertaining than productive. The candidates for governor slowly trickeled in to the Rural Summit on Wednesday. All complained of traffic backups between the Twin Cities and St Cloud. The crowd seemed somewhat amused and annoyed as candidates arrived late and fumbled to find the right microphones. DFL endorsed candidate Mike Freeman arrived on time but left after one question, saying he had p
August 27, 1998 - stpaul FOR THURSDAY M.E. Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98". Leading up to next month's primary, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. THIS week, we're focusing on economic development. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe profiles DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton: NEXT week, our Campaign 98 focus on the issues will weigh crime prevention proposals by the gubernatorial candidates.
August 28, 1998 - An MPR Special presenting interviews with all seven major party gubernatorial candidates on economic development, followed by listener reaction to the candidates. Program begins with brief reports on the various candidates.
August 31, 1998 - Midday presents a Minnesota Citizens Forum gubernatorial debate held at Minnesota State Fair. The five DFL candidates, Skip Humphrey III, Doug Johnson, Mark Dayton, Mike Freeman, Ted Mondale, and Independent candidate Jesse Ventura attended (Republican Norm Coleman did not accept invitation). Star Tribune’s Lori Sturdevant moderated debate, which begins with discussion of Northwest strike.
August 31, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98." From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth looks at the where the candidates stand on the big issues. This week we're focusing on crime. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste talks with the Republican endorsed candidate, St. Paul mayor Norm Coleman. BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus on the issues tomorrow on Morning Edition when (reporter) talks with (candidate) about economic development.
August 31, 1998 - Throughout this election season, Minnesota Public Radio is examining some of the campaign advertising for the state's gubernatorial candidates. A little more than two weeks before the September primary, DFL'er Mark Dayton has greatly outspent his opponents on TV spots - some of the candidates haven't even run ads yet. Although the candidates are largely avoiding personal attacks, analysts say the political parties are running the nastier ads. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.