Gil Gutknecht

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• In an upset, Democrat Tim Walz defeats six-term Republican congressman Gil Gutknecht in Minnesota 1st Congressional district

  In one of the state's biggest election upsets, Minnesota's 1st Congressional District has gone democratic, with first time candidate Tim Walz winning the race with 53% of the vote. He defeated Republican six-term incumbent Gil Gutknecht.

  Nov. 8, 20063 minSave
• US Representative Gil Gutknecht concedes to Tim Walz

  Election 2006: US Representative Gil Gutknecht concedes to Tim Walz

  Nov. 7, 2006Save
• U.S. Representative Gil Gutknecht and challenger Tim Walz debate

  Midday presents a broadcast of KSMQ 1st District debate between incumbent Republican candidate Gil Gutknecht and DFL candidate Tim Walz. Gutknecht and Walz sparred over issues ranging from the Iraq war to the controversial DM&E railroad extension that would run through Rochester.

  Oct. 31, 200654 minSave
• Republican Gil Gutknecht in a tighter than expected race with Democrat Tim Walz

  MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on a tighter than expected race in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Incumbent Republican candidate Gil Gutknecht is finding a strong opponent in DFL candidate Tim Walz.

  Oct. 25, 20067 minSave
• Minnesota's 1st Congressional District features two very different candidates

  MPR’s Sea Stachura reports on the race in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. The contest features two very different candidates…incumbent Republican Gil Gutknecht faces DFL challenger Tim Walz. Renewable energy, Iraq war, taxes, budget spending, and healthcare are topics of debate between the two candidates.

  Oct. 4, 20064 minSave
• Gil Gutknecht's speech to the GOP state convention

  Gil Gutknecht's speech to the GOP state convention

  Jun. 2, 2006Save
• Paul Wellstone plane crash coverage

  Live off-air audio of developments concerning Paul Wellstone's plane reported missing. Host Gary Eichten and political reporter Mike Mulcahy present coverage from MPR studio as events unfold. Following news agencies declaring Wellstone and others dead in plane crash, a presentation of various interview reactions and call-in commentary from listeners.

  Oct. 25, 2002127 minSave
• Steven Schier on impeachment hearings

  MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Steven Schier, Carleton College political science professor, about Thursday's impeachment debate. Topic of the inevitability of impeachment is addressed. Program also includes interviews with four of Minnesota's representatives in Congress (Martin Sabo, Bill Luther, Gil Gutknecht, and Bruce Vento), and Judge Andrew Danielson on perjury.

  Dec. 16, 199851 minSave
• Mainstreet Radio: Farm Crisis

  A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from Sioux Falls. Program highlights the farm crisis, and the low crop prices. Mark Steil interviews Stan Stevens, University of Minnesota Extension Economist, who shares insights on the factors playing into low prices, including weather and production risk.

  Sep. 22, 199853 minSave
• 4H pet livestock auction is coda of Minnesota State Fair

  The last day of the Minnesota State Fair is more than just one last opportunity to walk around in public eating fried cheese on sticks. Today is the culmination of the 4-H livestock competitions, when all the prize-winning animals go up for auction. The bids are well above market price, and the money is split between local charities and the 4-H kids who raised the winning animals.

  Sep. 7, 1998Save