Tom Foley
9 Collection Items
- Betrayed by Silence: A radio documentary
MPR Special Report presents an MPR News Investigation “Betrayed by Silence: A radio documentary,” which looks at clergy abuse, cover-up, and crisis in the Twin Cities Catholic Church as three archbishops hid the truth.
- Expanding trade with Japan
MPR’s Andrew Haeg reports on political and business commentary regarding trade with Japan. Minnesota business leaders and experts on Japan convened to discuss the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Japan. The country is Minnesota's second-largest trading partner, and the state's exports to Japan are growing.
- A Congressional debate at the State Fair
MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports how the race to succeed the retiring Bruce Vento has turned into the state's hottest House race. The tradition of political discourse at the State Fair continued as DFL and Independence Party candidates for the 4th Congressional District seat debated at the Minnesota Public Radio booth.
- David Lillehaug on crime reduction in Minneapolis neighborhoods
U.S. Attorney David Lillehaug discusses his ideas to reduce crime in the highest-crime Minneapolis neighborhoods, including the Phillips neighborhood. Lillehaug also answers listener questions.
- St. Paul Jaycees' Candidate Forum for U.S. Senate
Midday presents a broadcast of St. Paul Jaycees' Candidate Forum for 1994 U.S. Senate primary race in filling David Durenberger's Minnesota U.S. Senate seat. Candidates from multiple parties debate their positions. Topics include Bosnia conflict, Russia, business, term limits, endorsement process, and President Clinton’s administration.
- Tom Foley remembers Al Quie kidnap attempt in 1979
On the 10 year anniversary, Ramsey County attorney Tom Foley reflects on the Al Quie kidnap attempt in 1979.
- Tom Foley on issues facing the Congress
Tom Foley, Washington State U.S. representative and Speaker of the House, speaking to the National Conference of Editorial Writers at the St. Paul Hotel. Foley addresses issues facing the Congress. Tom Foley was elected Speaker after Jim Wright resigned.
- MPR Journal: Hormel workers campaign / gasohol / Flannagan charges / FMC jobs / karaoke
MPR Journal host Gary Eichten presents a collection of reports and news items for Tuesday, September 24th, 1985.
- Spectrum: Hennepin and Ramsey County race preview
On this regional public affairs program, a summary of office races in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. Program includes report and various interviews of candidates of county attorney and sheriff office.
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