May 12, 2003 - Four former Minnesota governors speak at the 2003 Freeman Forum: Community, Consensus & the Common Good. The forum is named after former Gov. Orville Freeman, who died this year. Former governors Arne Carlson, Wendell Anderson, Elmer L. Andersen and Al Quie are included in the forum.
October 21, 2002 - As part of a series on special education, MPR’s Tim Pugmire reports on impact of Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on many disabled children and the increasing costs.
September 17, 2002 - Was Germany a U.S. ally during World War II? Why was the Civil War fought? These may sound like easy questions, but studies show many kids don't know the answers. Today is the 215th anniversary of the signing of the constitution and President Bush took the occasion to unveil a plan to improve history lessons. We find out how students are doing and discuss plans to improve history instruction. Guest: Charlie Skemp, K-12 social studies specialist for the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning. Former Minnesota Governor Al Quie, former chair of the National History Standards Review.
January 3, 2002 - Former Minnesota Republican Governor Al Quie joins Gary Eichten in the MPR studios to talk about the State of the State. Governor Ventura gives his state of the state at 6:30 Thursday night--we'll have LIVE coverage with immediate comments from Republican House Speaker Steve Sviggum and Senate DFL Majority Leader Roger Moe.
September 5, 2001 - Former Minnesota governor Al Quie reflects on the 1981 Minnesota government worker’s strike, which lasted for 22 days. During that time the Minnesota Zoo was closed and state services like drivers licenses were processed by administrators. Quie gives advice for current governor Jesse Ventura.
November 10, 2000 - Former Democratic Governor Wendell Anderson (1971-1976) (and U.S. Senator from 1977-1978) and former Republican Governor Al Quie (1979-1983) (also in Congress from 1958-1978). The discussion will focus on when a candidate should step down.
August 9, 1999 - President Richard Nixon resigned 25 years ago today. We'll talk about his legacy with William Berman, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Toronto, author of "America's Right Turn: From Nixon to Clinton." We'll also talk to former Minnesota Republican Congressman and Governor Al Quie.
May 6, 1999 - Governor Ventura today turned to history to help him make his case against the Republican tax cut plan. Ventura's staff organized what might be called a "teach-in" at the Minnesota History Center, with former Governor Al Quie and other veteran politicians reminiscing about the great state budget crisis of 20 years ago. The Governor believes the Republican tax cuts could cause that scenario to repeat itself; Republicans say Ventura is being too pessimistic. Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste reports.
January 4, 1999 - The inauguration at the capitol today was a star-studded event. Dignitaries from Minnesota and across the country gathered to wish Jesse Ventura well in his first term. We'll hear from Former Governor Wendell Anderson, Former Republican Governor Al Quie, national Reform Party chair Russ Verney and Arnold Schwartzenegger's. Ventura's friend and frequent movie co-star says the Ventura administration will not disappoint Minnesotans.
January 4, 1999 - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Live Coverage of the Inauguration of Governor Jesse Ventura. We'll have live coverage of all the color and ceremony.... the swearing in of Governor Ventura and Lt. Governor Schunk and the other constitutional officers and live interviews with former Governors, the Speaker-elect Steve Sviggum and Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe. Also includes Wendell Anderson and Al Quie.