Sarah Janecek

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• Profile of R.T. Rybak, candidate for mayor

  MPR’s Art Hughes presents a profile of mayoral candidate R.T. Rybak. R.T. Rybak hopes to become the first challenger to unseat an incumbent Minneapolis mayor since 1977. Backers say the political newcomer has a gift for energizing people toward his causes. Critics, however, say Rybak's vision lacks specifics and his big-tent approach is so big that it includes conflicting ideals that can't be sustained over time. Report includes Rybak’s efforts on fighting jet noise in South Minneapolis, and bringing a Target store to downtown.

  Oct. 23, 2001Save
• Sharon Sayles Belton kicks off her re-election campaign for Minneapolis mayor

  MPR’s Art Hughes reports that Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton kicked off her re-election campaign with a bus tour designed to highlight the successes of her administration and her plans for a third term.

  Feb. 15, 2001Save
• Republican State Convention in Minneapolis, part 2

  Gary Eichten continues broadcast from the Republican state convention at Target Center in Minneapolis. Program features reports from the floor of the convention, and the views of MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek. Commentators also answer listener questions. Program ends with official opening of convention, and speech from Minority House Speaker Steve Sviggum.

  Jun. 19, 199858 minSave
• Republican State Convention in Minneapolis, part 1

  Gary Eichten broadcasts from the Republican state convention at Target Center in Minneapolis. Program features interviews with the candidates for Governor, the endorsed candidate for Attorney General, reports from the floor of the convention, and the views of MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek. Commentators also answer listener questions.

  Jun. 19, 199855 minSave
• DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, part 2

  Gary Eichten continues broadcast from the DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, and talks with some of the gubernatorial candidates, MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek. Also includes various reporting on floor from MPR reporters Mark Zdechlik, Martin Kaste, and Karen Louise Boothe.

  Jun. 5, 199854 minSave
• DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, part 1

  Gary Eichten broadcasts from the DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, and talks with some of the gubernatorial candidates, MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek.

  Jun. 5, 199855 minSave
• Midday discussion on campaign ads and developing standards

  Midday examines proposals to change the way campaign advertising is done with guests Dean Alger, political science professor and member of the Minnesota Compact Coalition; and Sarah Janecek, co-author of the newsletter "Politics in Minnesota."

  May. 3, 199656 minSave
• Tom Horner & Sara Janacek on Republican Iowa caucus results

  With the Iowa political caucuses results showing Bob Dole finishing first and Pat Buchanan finishing second, Republican activists Tom Horner and Sara Janacek discuss Republican presidential candidates’ views on some of the key issues of the day. Horner and Janacek also answer listener questions.

  Feb. 13, 1996Save