July 15, 1999 - Governor Ventura's announcement that he'll referee a pay-per-view wrestling event next month has tongues wagging on the political talk shows. The governor will donate one hundred thousand dollars to charity, but it's likely he'll pocket a far greater amount -- a million dollars or more according to some estimates. While there's no law saying the governor can't earn extra money on the side, Charles Lewis the executive director for the Center for Public Integrity says the Governor's extra curriculars are crossing the line.
July 14, 1999 - A new poll commissioned by Minnesota Public Radio, KARE-11 T-V, and the St. Paul Pioneer Press shows Governor Jesse Ventura's approval rating holding steady. A clear majority of respondents say the governor is doing a good or excellent job in office. But as Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports, a growing number are concerned about Ventura's extracurricular activities.
July 12, 1999 - MPR’s Amy Radil reports on Governor Jesse Ventura viewing storm damage in northeast Minnesota. Includes excerpts of Ventura speaking and comments from residents.
July 12, 1999 - Governor Ventura plans to climb back into the wrestling ring next month. The World Wrestling Federation today announced it has recruited Ventura for a pay-per-view "extravaganza" in August -- but the WWF and the Governor are being secretive about what his appearance will entail.
June 29, 1999 - Governor Jesse Ventura says Minnesotans can expect proposals for major tax reform from his administration's next budget in two years. Ventura says government is too large and taxes are too complicated. He says his challenge will be determining where to make cuts.
June 25, 1999 - Governor Jesse Ventura is back in Minnesota today after a two-day trip to the nation's capitol, where he tried to raise awareness about the problems facing farmers. Ventura met with Clinton administration officials and members of Congress. And he told Minnesota Public Radio critics of his high-profile style should take note of the attention he was able to garner as he lobbied on behalf of farmers.
June 25, 1999 - Governor Ventura is showing increasing irritation at what he perceives as unfair criticism of the way he does his job. He's especially annoyed at his Republican critics, and on his weekly radio show today, Ventura lashed out with a personal attack on the leader of a conservative anti-tax group.
June 24, 1999 - Governor Jesse Ventura today appealed to Congress for changes in the nation's dairy pricing system. Ventura arrived in Washington, D.C. yesterday for two days of lobbying he hopes will improve conditions for Minnesota farmers.
June 24, 1999 - Governor Jesse Ventura will testify before a congressional subcommittee in Washington today in support of a Clinton administration-backed plan to change dairy farm price payments. Ventura arrived in Washington yesterday for a two-day lobbying effort on behalf of Minnesota farmers.
June 24, 1999 - Noel Kjesbo is a grain farmer in west central Minnesota who's been following Governor Ventura's trip to Washington with interest.