November 26, 1996 - Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with newly re-elected U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone, whose in the studio to answer questions about issues that will come up in the next session of Congress. Wellstone also answers listener call-in questions.
November 6, 1996 - Minnesota Democratic U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone easily won re-election last night in his match with Republican Rudy Boschwitz.
November 6, 1996 - Fresh from his election victory Tuesday, Democratic Senator Paul Wellstone wasted NO TIME reflecting on his successful campaign against Rudy Boschwitz, instead he was thinking ahead to his place in the new congress.
October 28, 1996 - The major party U.S. Senate candidates discuss issues for the full hour of Midday. Guests are Paul Wellstone and Dean Barkley. Rudy Boschwitz was invited, but declined invitation.
October 18, 1996 - MPR’s Bill Wareham profiles Paul Wellstone’s arrival and subsequent education on being a U.S. Senator in Washington D.C. Wareham looks at Wellstone’s personal and political history. Interviews include fellow senator David Durenberger and numerous political supporters and activists.
October 8, 1996 - Midday presents a live broadcast from St. Cloud of the U.S. Senate debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The three major party candidates participate: DFL U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone, Republican Rudy Boschwitz, and Reform Party candidate Dean Barkley.
October 4, 1996 - As part of Meet the Candidates series, Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone about recent legislation passed in Congress and the 1996 senate race. Listeners also call-in with questions.
September 30, 1996 - A special extended Midday program about 1996 election with two debates and commentary.
September 20, 1996 - MPR reporter Mary Losure interviews the U.S. Senate candidates on environmental issues and compiled their responses.
September 5, 1996 -