January 23, 2008 - Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Al Franken takes listener questions for Midday's "Meet the Candidates" series. Franken, 55, was born in New York City, but grew up in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
January 23, 2008 - Midday broadcasts a panel discussion with some of Minnesota's prominent Republicans and others at The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. The topic the is state of the Republican party and how the current political landscape is shaping the character of conservativism.
January 30, 2008 - Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards announces that he's suspending his campaign for 2008 presidential election on 1/30/08 in New Orleans' hurricane-devastated 9th ward.
January 30, 2008 - John Edwards drops out of presidential race
February 1, 2008 - Governor Pawlenty is calling for repeal of Minnesota's moratorium on new nuclear power plants. It's part of his preliminary action plan on climate change. He also wants to reduce red tape for renewable energy projects. His proposals are included in a report sent to the legislature today. Minnesota Public Radio's Stephanie Hemphill reports. {
February 5, 2008 - Hillary Clinton speech to supporters on Super Tuesday
February 5, 2008 - Mike Huckabee speech to supporters on Super Tuesday
February 5, 2008 - John McCain speech to supporters on Super Tuesday
February 5, 2008 - Barak Obama speech to supporters on Super Tuesday
February 5, 2008 - MItt Romney speech to supporters on Super Tuesday