Jane Ranum

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• Senate passes stadium bill for Minnesota Twins

  MPR’s Michael Khoo reports that a Twins ballpark bill has limped across the finish line in the Senate. It's the first time a stadium bill has succeeded in the House or Senate since 1997. The bill survived several potentially lethal amendments and passed only after lawmakers scaled back a proposed statewide tax on sports memorabilia.

  Mar. 14, 2002Save
• MPR Civic Journalism Initiative Citizens' Event: Color of Justice Forum

  On this special edition of Midday, Gary Eichten hosts and moderates MPR's Color of Justice Forum, held at the Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis. Panelists include St. Paul Police Chief Bill Finney, DFL State Senator Jane Ranum, Republican State Representative and Minneapolis Police Inspector Rich Stanek, Hennepin County Judge Tanya Bransford, Hennepin County Public Defender Leonardo Castro, and Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Sheryl Ramstad-Hvass.

  Nov. 14, 200153 minSave
• Ventura's budget does not fully fund Crimnet

  MPR's Elizabeth Stawicki reports on that Minnesota's judiciary fared better than many other departments in Governor Jesse Ventura's budget plan. Still, the Governor's budget doesn't fully fund the state court system's major initiative for this legislative session, known as Crimnet. It is an integrated computer system that would allow law enforcement and courts from different jurisdictions to easily share information on criminals.

  Jan. 24, 2001Save
• A Midday panel discussion on eliminating sexual violence

  Concluding an MPR month-long examination of sexual violence against women, Midday presents a special live broadcast from MPR's Studio M, where a varied panel discuss the issue.

  Sep. 29, 199352 minSave