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.
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.