November 22, 2005 - MPR’s Art Hughes reports that two Minnesota legislators are proposing a bill to guard against invasive species hitchhiking in ocean-going ships on Lake Superior. The legislation would require big international ships that travel in Lake Superior to treat ballast water before dumping it into the lake.
November 7, 1997 - Midday guests discuss the newly unveiled plan to transfer Twins ownership to a foundation. Guests are DFL State Representative Ann Rest, Republican State Senator Roy Terwilliger, and Bill Lester, executive director of the MN Sports Facilities Commission. Program includes call-in questions from listeners.
January 9, 1997 - Midday looks at the proposal for a new Twins ballpark and the surrounding financial details with guests Gene Merriam, Minnesota Senate Finance Committee Chairman; and MPR reporter Bill Wareham. Program also includes short interviews with key individuals on proposal and listener call-in questions.
January 7, 1997 - On the opening day of the Minnesota Legislature, a Midday discussion with key legislators on the major issues coming up this session: taxes, welfare reform, education, crime, the Twins stadium. Program also includes an interview with Governor Arne Carlson about his hopes for the 1997-98 and a short profile on two new legislators.
January 17, 1996 - Ann Rest, DFL state representative and chair of Minnesota House Tax Committee, explains concepts of a federal flat tax.
December 13, 1994 - Ann Rest, DFL state representative and chair of Minnesota House Tax Committee, comments on study that shows Minnesota as the fifth highest state in the nation for taxes.
February 16, 1994 - Ann Rest, Minnesota House member representing District 46A, talks about tax reform possibilities in the 1994 legislative session.
April 15, 1993 - On this Midday program, studio guests are Ann Rest, chair of the Minnesota House Tax Committee Ann Rest; and Ron Abrams, House assistant minority leader. The two discuss income taxes, property taxes and sales taxes.