Perri Finelli
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- Winter classic: Duluth youth hockey keeps it old-school, outdoors
MPR’s Dan Kraker reports from Duluth's Portman Park, where outdoor hockey is alive and well. The city is home to one of North America's last all-outdoor youth hockey leagues.
- Congressman Tim Walz on the wars and the budget
On this Midday program, MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with DFL Congressman Tim Walz. The two discuss the The congressional “supercommittee” efforts to cut the federal budget deficit by $1.2. Walz joined a bipartisan group urging the panel to "go big" and exceed the minimum target. During conversation, the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are addressed. Walz also answers listener questions.
- U.S. Representative Tim Walz discusses Iraq troop withdrawals and role of Red Bulls
On this Midday program, MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with DFL Congressman Tim Walz, who represents Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Program topic is Iraq troop withdrawals, role of Red Bulls, and war in Afghanistan. Walz also answers listener questions.
- George Latimer reflects on his career and current events
Former St. Paul Mayor George Latimer joins Midday to talk about the state of political discourse today, and share his views on major issues in the news.
- Ask the President: Bill Kling on the future of news
On this Midday, an episode of “Ask the President.” Bill Kling joins Midday host Gary Eichten in the studio to answer listener questions about MPR and about the future of news.
- NAACP's Julian Bond - Civil rights, then and now
Julian Bond, chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and a civil rights activist, reflects on the state of the civil rights movement now that a black man is president of the United States. Bond also answers listener questions.
- Keith Ellison on how to rebuild U.S. relations with the Muslim world
Minnesota 5th District’s Keith Ellison, America's first Muslim member of Congress, reflects on his recent trips to the Mideast and previews President Obama's speech in Egypt. Ellison comments on how to rebuild U.S. relations with Muslim world and answers listener questions.
- Congressman Tim Walz on the earmarking process in Congress
MPR’s Perri Finelli talks with U.S. Congressman Tim Walz about a process underway in Washington that'll determine where billions of your tax dollars will be spent…called earmarking. That's where local projects get funding from the federal government. The number of earmarks has grown over the years.... and the projects have been criticized as pork.
- U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Michele Bachmann back from Iraq
Midmorning’s Kerri Miller speaks with Minnesota lawmakers Tim Walz and Michele Bachmann, who both spent time in Afghanistan and Iraq this winter, surveying Minnesota's role in war. Walz and Bachmann share their different experiences and takeaways.
- The Minnesota Twins miss the playoffs, face an offseason full of questions
Major League Baseball's postseason begins, and for just the second time in the previous six years, the Twins will not be participating. With that in mind, LaVelle Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune, discusses the possible plans for next year as the team's new General Manager Bill Smith has a lot of decisions to make.
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