September 2, 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 CRIME. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste talks with DFLer and former state senator TED MONDALE: BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus on the issues this afternoon on All Things Considered, when Karen Louise Boothe talks with Mark Dayton about crime prevention. To Ted Mondale, the upsurge in violent crim
September 3, 1998 - An MPR Special presenting interviews with all seven major party gubernatorial candidates on crime and recent crime reports, followed by listener reaction to the candidates. Program begins with brief reports on the various candidates.
September 4, 1998 - Judy Schaubauch and Sandra Peterson, the co-presidents of the new teachers' union, Education Minnesota, visit MPR’s Gary Eichten at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Schaubauch and Peterson discuss education issues in the news and answer questions from the fair audience.
September 4, 1998 - On this special State Fair edition of Midday, Mike Hatch, Ember Reichgott-Jung and David Lillehaug, the three Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidates for attorney general, visit with MPR’s Gary Eichten at the MPR booth. Hatch, Reichgott-Jung and Lillehaug debate the campaign issues and answer questions from the fair audience.
September 4, 1998 - A little more than a week before the primary election, Minnesot's tightest race may be one that hasn't had much attention until the last few days. Three DFLers are vying for the party nomination for Attorney General, and the race is turning into one of the most negative statewide campaigns this year. Minnesota Public Rado's Bob Collins reports.
September 7, 1998 - Saint Paul (open w/ DCART ELX98) for Monday ATC Minnesota Public Radio's Campaign 98. From now to the September 15-th primary, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. THIS week, we're focusing on the environmental views and policies of the gubernatorial candidates. In THIS segment, MPR's Karen Louise Boothe reports on DFL Candidate Mike Freeman: You can hear more of MPR's "campaign 98" focus on the issues tomorrow morning during Morning Edition. Laura Mccallum will profile state attorney general skip humphrey.
September 7, 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 the environment. 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 this afternoon on All Things Considered, when Karen Louise Boothe talks with Mike Freeman about the environment.
September 8, 1998 - Skip Humphrey, Minnesota attorney general and Democratic-Farmer-Labor gubernatorial candidate, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the issues in the campaign. Topics include latest polls, taxes, education, stadium debate, and conceal and carry laws. Humphrey also answers listener questions.
September 8, 1998 - DFL CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR DEBATE EACH OTHER THIS EVENING. THE MINNESOTA NEWS NETWORK IS HOSTING THIS EVENING'S DEBATE AT 6 O 'CLOCK. MOST POLLS SAY ATTORNEY GENERAL "SKIP" HUMPHREY IS THE FRONTRUNNER IN THE ELECTION. SO TODAY, PARTY ENDORSEE MIKE FREEMAN LAUNCHED AN ASSAULT ON HUMPHREY. MPR'S POLITICAL EDITOR BOB COLLINS HAS THAT AND MORE IN THE DAY IN POLITICS. Democrats have tried to avoid a divisive primary campaign which would only help Republican Norm Coleman in November. That may be changing with Mike Freeman's ad campaign against Humphrey. His ads attempts to link Coleman and Humphrey. Coleman, a former Democrat, worked for Humphrey in the Attorney General's office. Freeman p
September 8, 1998 - When election time rolls around many people depend on the League of Women Voters for information about candidates and issues. For decades, the League has played the role of a non-partisan information source for voters. Now, in many communities, the all volunteer League of Women Voters is struggling to keep going. Minnesota Public Radios Dan Gunderson reports how in one Northern community the League has given up. Mary Davies helped organize debates, research issues and monitor local government in Moorhead for 32 years. This fall will be a little less hectic for Mary. The Moorhead League of Women voters has disbanded..