October 14, 2004 - The documentary "Wellstone" will premiere tonight at 7pm at The Heights theatre in Columbia Heights as part of the Central Standard Film Festival. Through archival footage and interviews with friends and family, the film looks at Paul Wellstone's upbringing as the son of a Russian immigrant and his evolution from college professor to U.S. Senator. Wellstone grew up in northern Virginia and met his wife Shelia in high school. They got married while he was a student at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. In this excerpt from the documentary, Jim Stimson, a longtime friend of the Wellstones, talks about how Paul's graduate school research changed the course of his life.
October 14, 2004 - Last night thousands of Minnesotans sat in rapt attention as President Bush and Democratic nominee John Kerry spoke about the future of America. For some watching the debate, that future was exhilarating because they see themselves as part of it.That's the case for many of Minnesota's 60,000 or so Somali immigrants. Only about 20% of them are citizens and can vote. But whether they're first time voters or future voters, many are taking this presidential election very seriously. Mainstreet Radio's Annie Baxter spoke with several Somalis in St. Cloud after the debate.
October 19, 2004 - Maureen Shaver, Republican activist and former capitol lobbyist, and Amy Klobuchar, Democrat and Hennepin County Attorney, discuss upcoming Minnesota and national 2004 elections. Shaver and Klobuchar also answer listener questions.
October 21, 2004 - Mainstreet Radio's Tim Post profiles the race for House seat 12A District. It encompasses the rapidly growing Brainerd lakes area. It's a part of Minnesota that's seen plenty of changes over the last couple of decades. The 2004 election pits a DFL candidate with 30 years experience against two political newcomers.
October 21, 2004 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer profiles differing views of the candidates Justice Alan Page and Magistrate Tim Tingelstad for seat on the state Supreme Court.
October 22, 2004 -
October 22, 2004 - Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports that six people have been charged with crimes stemming from a Republican get-out-the-vote campaign. All but one were employed by the Republican party. The case raises questions about whether the ballots will count, and it's looking more and more like South Dakota's election could be decided in court.
October 26, 2004 - In this installment of our occasional series "Every Vote Counts," Mainstreet Radio’s Cara Hetland reports on South Dakota's close race for the U.S. Senate. The margin for a victory could be just a few hundred votes, and Native American votes could be the deciding factor.
October 28, 2004 -
November 1, 2004 - The presidential candidates were still talking issues today. But for their campaigns in Minnesota, the focus has turned almost entirely away from convincing undecideds. Instead, they're making sure every possible supporter casts a ballot tomorrow.