December 16, 1991 - The Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy approves, by a vote of 11-7, an $838 million financial assistance package for Northwest. The package consists of a loan of $270 million from the Metropolitan Airports Commission and more than $500 million in construction financing for maintenance bases in Duluth and Hibbing. The construction bonds are later delayed by a lawsuit.
December 16, 1991 - The Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy approves, by a vote of 11-7, an $838 million financial assistance package for Northwest. The package consists of a loan of $270 million from the Metropolitan Airports Commission and more than $500 million in construction financing for maintenance bases in Duluth and Hibbing. The construction bonds are later delayed by a lawsuit.
December 20, 1991 - Former Vice President Walter Mondale comments on Mario M. Cuomo announcing he would not run for President in 1992. Mondale states how he is discouraged by the process of debates/campaigns and shares what he thinks would make it better.
January 1, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews former Minnesota U.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy, who discusses his 1992 presidential campaign.
January 6, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with Gary Doty, newly-elected mayor of Duluth, on what he sees as important going into 1992. Topics of business, tourism, and city infrastructure are at the forefront.
January 10, 1992 - Bob Kerrey, U.S. Senator from Nebraska and Democratic presidential candidate, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Kerrey’s address was on various political and campaign topics. Following speech, Kerrey answered audience questions. Tim Penny, U.S. congressman from Minnesota; and Jeri Joseph, senior fellow at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, introduces Kerrey. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
January 23, 1992 - Commentary on how a peace conversion to a new Minnesota economy will affect the state.
January 29, 1992 - Minnesota U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the national health insurance debate.
January 31, 1992 - Al Quie, former Minnesota governor, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about dropping approval ratings for Governor Arne Carlson, as his administration addresses a struggling economy and taxes.
February 10, 1992 - Former Vice President Walter Mondale breakdowns Harkin expectations in Iowa caucus and the presidential primary process in general.