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1997
(Sept. 12 to Dec. 19)
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Entire Almanac for September 12, 1997
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Mother Teresa
Just hours before her state funeral, we talk about Mother
Teresa's funeral with KTCA reporter Fred de Sam Lazaro who
is in Calcutta. Fred has often reported on his native India
for the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and for public radio.
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Joan Growe Retires
Joan Anderson Growe has served as Minnesota's Secretary of
State longer than all but one of her predecessors, being first
elected to the post in 1974. We talk to her about her decision
to step down and about her tenure as Minnesota's best-known
female politician.
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Koch's Gas Leak
Some law makers are at odds with state Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency officials over this week's gasoline spill at
Koch Refinery. Our guests are Peder Larson, MPCA Commissioner;
and State Senator Steve Morse (DFL-Dakota)
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Henrik Ibsen's Bust
The bust of famed Norwegian author Henrik Ibsen has been missing
from its Como Park pedestal since 1982. But, alas, the missing
head is now found and will soon be reunited with its park
platform. You can't see it yet at Como Park, but we have Henrik's
bust live(?) in our studio.
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Sing, Sing a Song
Norm Coleman isn't the only politician to try to capture votes
through song. Almanac reporter Mike Mulcahy takes a walk through
political tin pan alley with veteran ad maker Bill Hillsman.
Along the way catch some catchy political ad songs from years
pa.st... Rudy Boschwitz's "Gather Round Minnesota"... John
Marty's ill-fated "That Darn Arne"... and several classic
Allen Quist tunes. Don't miss it!
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Jerome Liebling's Homecoming
Meet the photographer and documentary maker that Ken Burns
has called his most important influence. Jerome Liebling taught
photography at the U of M during the 50s and 60s and the Minnesota
Historical Society Press has just issued a book of his photographs.
Liebling will join us live to talk about his art.
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Our All-Star Legal Panel
The Princess Diana arrests... Paula Jones' attorney switching...
the Antonich murder trial... are just three of the topics
that we'll talk about. Tonight's panel is composed of attorneys
Ron Meshbesher, Anthony Torres, Bill Kennedy and Andrea George.
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The Wrapup
Catch last week's index file question which was correctly
named by no fewer than 134 viewers. Hear this week's question
and then hear a viewer lay into Eric. All that plus some historic
Minnesota music to end the show.
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Entire Almanac for September 19, 1997
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Tonight's Monolog
Writer/Physician Mark DePaolis speaks from personal experience
about the annual ritual of the school physical.
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Minnesota's new State Patrol Chief
Today Col. Anne Beers became our state's first female head
of the State Patrol. She joins us live.
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Hennepin County Homeless
A controversial policy that would limit the use of Hennepin
County Homeless shelters to county residents drew protests
this week at the board's meeting. We'll have a lively debate
between Hennepin County board commissioner Mike Opat and Anne
Quincy with Legal Aid.
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The Grain Belt Brewery
This week yet another plan to rehab Minneapolis' historic
Grain Belt Brewery went by the wayside. We'll take a tour
of the old facility and hear about its colorful past with
semi-resident Almanac historian David Wiggins. In his real
life Wiggins conducts Minneapolis riverfront tours in the
St. Anthony Falls Historic District.
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The City of Flooded Lakes
It's very wet these days around Minneapolis' fabled chain
of lakes. Find out why it's going to be a while before the
pathways get out from under water. Our guest is Parks and
Recs official Jeff Lee.
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Legislators Gamble on a Stadium
It was an active week as politicians bickered over the future
of pro sports in Minnesota. We'll get a full roundup from
Almanac political reporter Mike Mulcahy.
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More Twins Talk
Star Tribune reporter Jay Weiner has made a reputation breaking
stories about the Twins and the team's desire for a new stadium.
Jay Weiner joins us to try to make sense of a wild week of
stories.
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The Almanac Political Panel
Tonight's topics include the stadium imbroglio (we had to
look that word up), the state Republican convention this weekend,
and the Twin Cities mayor races. Tonight's panelists are Cyndy
Brucato, Fred Meyer, Mark Andrew and Ann Rest. Star Tribune
political reporter Dane Smith will join us from Bemidji if
the phone line works.
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The Wrapup
So just what DID happen on the campus of Macalester College
on September 6, 1980? Tune in and find out and you'll get
to hear an entirely new Index File Question too. Plus viewer
comments and our weekly dose of Minnesota music which involves
our state's connection to arguably the worst TV sitcom ever
made.
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Entire Almanac for September 26, 1997
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James Lileks
James Lileks delivers tonight's monolog with his particular
brand of wit.
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DFL Convention This Weekend
DFL State Party Chair Dick Senese gives us a preview of this
weekend's state party gathering. On the agenda is a straw
poll for governor.
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Chat with J. G. Preston
Chat live with J. G. Preston Friday night as he talks back
to you on Almanac Backstage. J. G. will give you all sorts
of tips about our new ReadVideo feature that allows you to
watch any Almanac segment from the past three weeks on your
computer.
Use your RealVideo plug-in to watch people watching RealVideo
of a TV show on TV. Haven't I been here before?
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Gun Fight
On Friday pro-gun rights groups in Minnesota will hold their
annual media day. We'll take the opportunity to use it as
a news peg to talk about what to expect next legislative session
when it comes to gun-related issues. Our guests are Joe Olson
with the group the Gun Owners Civil Rights Alliance, and State
representative Wes Skoglund (DFL-Minnesota).
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Steve Cannon
After next week the Cannon Mess will be no more. Steve Cannon
joins us live to talk about why he decided to hang it up after
26 years at WCCO Radio.
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J.G. Preston Visit #2
More chat and instruction with J.G.
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Fred Johnson Makes History
On Saturday Fred Johnson becomes just the second African-American
to be ordained into the clergy in the Catholic Archdiocese
of St. Paul/Minneapolis. It's a story of institutional racism
and remarkable perseverance. Cathy Wurzer introduces you to
Fred and his remarkable faith community, St. Peter Claver
Church in St. Paul.
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Is the World Going Their Way?
It's been a confusing week of negotiation between the U.S.
and Japan over air routes between the two countries. Listen
to NWA spokesman Jon Austin explain the airline's position
on a tricky piece of international negotiation... one that
will affect Asian and American air passengers for decades
to come.
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The Political Panel
Tonight's version of the political panel deals with the week's
big political news with special attention to the big stories
out of Washington. Guests are D. J. Leary, Timothy Rose, Marsie
Leier and Tom Horner.
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Wrapup
Get your weekly dose of Minnesota history and listen to your
own comments about our program. Plus some music from this
week in Minnesota history courtesy of Bruce Springsteen who
gave a memorable concert this week in 1974 at the Guthrie
Theater.
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Entire Almanac for October 3, 1997
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J. G. Preston's Monolog
J. G. has a bit of fun with St. Paul's announced plans to
blow storm sirens during that city's snow emergencies.
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The Twins Make a Move
The latest in the Twins' efforts to move the team to North
Carolina. Our guests are two members of the Stadium Taskforce...
Senator Keith Langseth (DFL-Glyndon) and Senator Mark Ourada
(R-Buffalo).
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Background on the Mayor's Race
Reporter Mike Mulcahy gets you up to speed on what has happened
so far in the race for mayor in Minneapolis.
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Sharon Sayles Belton vs. Barbara Carlson
The majority of this week's program features the only live,
prime-time television debate between the mayor of Minneapolis
and her challenger. The two candidates will appear together
for a lively, free-flowing discussion with Almanac hosts Cathy
Wurzer and Eric Eskola.
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The Political Panel
Tonight's version of the political panel talks Minneapolis
politics... Twins Stadium politics... and DFL convention politics.
Panelists are Democrats Wy Spano and Myron Orfield and Republicans
Cyndy Brucato and Peter Bell.
Our debate ran long tonight so you'll have to wait another
week to hear the answer to last week's Index File Question!
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Entire Almanac for October 10, 1997
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The city of Cambridge is facing a heavy debt load and the
Minnesota State Auditor has asked the state attorney general
to investigate possible criminal liability. State Auditor
Judi Dutcher joins us with the latest.
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J.G. Preston introduces us to a yo yo champion.
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Today the Minnesota Department of Transportation changed its
mind and announced it will not pursue the controversial "congestion
pricing" option for Highway 394. Our guest is Met Council
chair Curt Johnson.
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On Wednesday of this week Kathleen Blatz made history when
she was named Minnesota's first female Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court. She joins us live.
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This is Almanac's type of musician. Her father was a professor
of Mathematics at the University of Chicago. In addition to
being an accomplished singer/songwriter, Kaplansky is a practicing
psychotherapist. Kaplansky's critically acclaimed new CD "Flesh
and Bone" is distributed by Minnesota's Red House Records.
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Mike Mulcahy files a report about this week's vote by the
Stadium Legislative Task Force. You'll also hear the latest
from Governor Arne Carlson's speech on the subject today in
St. Cloud.
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We rustle up a couch full of folks who have an interest in
the fight over a stadium. Guests include lawmakers Loren Jennings
and Martha Robertson, Randy Sampson with Canterbury Park.
Special phone guest is Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe.
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The weekly dose of Minnesota history questions, viewer comments
plus a live show-ending performance by Lucy Kaplansky.
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Entire Almanac for October 17, 1997
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Monolog by James Lileks
James pokes a bit of fun at the recent poll that contrasts
Minneapolis with St. Paul.
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The Glen Taylor Factor
Glen Taylor has entered the picture in the push for a new
Twins stadium. We'll get a read on how this changes the situation.
Our guest is House Speaker Phil Carruthers.
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Coal Fired Controversy
This week several environmental groups issued a report calling
for either the shut down or regulation of Minnesota's coal-fired
power plants. Just how dirty, and dangerous, are the emissions
from the most-common power plant in our state? Catch the debate
between Diane Jensen with the Clean Water Fund and Pam Graika
with NSP.
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Homing Pigeons
Have you ever seen a homing pigeon? We hadn't either but that
didn't stop us inviting one (or perhaps two or more) to be
on our show. All this comes after the recent pigeon race from
South Dakota to the Twin Cities. (J.G. Preston wears his RealVideo
test pattern sweater.)
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Mold
If moldy homes aren't making news, then moldy schools are.
Has the media made too much of the recent school closings
due to moldy conditions? Our guest is Bruce Bomier whose firm
--The Institute for Environmental Assessment-- is handling
the cleanup in the three schools currently facing major mold
problems.
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Movie History in Downtown St. Paul
Our Mike Mulcahy discovers a bit of cinema history lurking
in St. Paul's historic Hamm Building.
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Property Tax Rebate
Hang on to these property tax receipts. They will be worth
their weight in gold when you send in your state income tax
returns next spring. Find out how to collect your show of
the state's budget windfall with guest Pat Lien with the State
Department of Revenue.
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Political Panel
Our weekly update in the saga that is the Twins. Especially
the evolving Glen Taylor situation. We'll also talk about
the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayor races. Plus a surprise
or two. Our guests include D. J. Leary, Sue Rockne, Sarah
Janecek and Tom Horner.
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Wrapup
The usual dose of Index File questions and more. Last week
we heard from John of Golden Valley who claimed that he and
his dad (Bob from Albert Lea) were the first father and son
right answer combination in Index File history. Eric Eskola
told them to send in a photo and we'd put it on the air. Well,
the mail arrived... they sent the pic and you'll get to see
it.
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Entire Almanac for October 24, 1997
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A Monolog by Mark DePaolis
In his real life Mark is a doctor. But every so often on a
Friday night....
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Twins Update
A full report of Friday's testimony from the Capitol. Political
reporter Mike Mulcahy summarizes today's developments and
then we hear live from Twins owners Carl and Eloise Pohlad.
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Scrabble Champion
Jim Kramer of Roseville will be part of America's team competing
in the World Scrabble Championship taking place in Washington
D. C. in November. As a warmup, Jim will be competing in Scrabble
on our show against the wily team of J. G. Preston (he ALMOST
graduated from Carleton College) and Mark DePaolis (who managed
to graduate from medical school).
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Norm Coleman vs. Sandy Pappas
St. Paul mayor Norm Coleman and mayoral hopeful Sandy Pappas
joins us live in the studio for the final debate of the campaign
season.
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Scrabble Visit #2
Find out how J.G. and Mark do against a true Scrabble champion.
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A Dinosaur in Minnesota!
Science Museum scientist Andy Redline is our guest. He will
have with him the first dinosaur bone ever discovered in Minnesota.
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A Final Scrabble Visit
Can't get enough of Scrabble. We check in with our players
one final time.
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Political Panel
The Twins stadium developments and the St. Paul Mayor's race
are the two big topics for tonight's group. Our guests are
Republicans Cyndy Brucato and Fred Meyer and Democrats Wy
Spano and Ruth Stanoch.
What is the famed Northwest Airlines "first" which took
place on October 17, 1949? Even the folks at Northwest didn't
know the answer to this one. The show ran long tonight, so
everyone will just have to wait another week to find out.
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Entire Almanac for October 31, 1997
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Nuclear Waste in Nevada
Should nuclear waste be stored in Nevada? Hear two very different
opinions from guests Scott Northard with NSP and David Morris
with the Institute for Local Self Reliance.
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J. G. Preston Computer Tip #1
J.G. will chat about our on-line website "Almanac Backstage."
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A Real Dahl House
A St. Paul home built in 1858 stands on the site of the new
Revenue Department Building. But how much longer it will stand
there is the topic of this historic preservation discussion.
Guests are local historian Jim Sazevich and consulting architect
Tom Blanck.
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Parking in downtown St. Paul
How bad are the transit problems in the Saintly City? Carl
"Buzz" Cummins is with the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce and
heads a new taskforce that is looking into the problem.
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Cliff Eberhardt Live
Singer-songwriter Cliff Eberhardt is in town for a Monday
concert at the Guthrie. Get a sneak preview as Cliff sings
a selection from his critically acclaimed new CD "12 Songs
of Good and Evil" which is being released by St. Paul's Red
House Records.
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A Graveyard Tour
We have a Halloween Treat for you as Cathy Wurzer gives a
graveyard tour of Minneapolis' famed Lakewood Cemetery.
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J. G. Preston Computer Tip #2
J. G. walks you through how to use Almanac's RealVideo clips.
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Quote of the Week
A new feature. Check it out!!!
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Our Political Panel
All the latest on the deal that might keep the Minnesota Twins
in Minnesota. Not to mention the Vikings. Our guests are democrats
Wy Spano and Ann Rest and Republicans Sarah Janecek and Peter
Bell.
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The Wrapup
We finally answer that question about the aviation first which
Northwest Airlines achieved on October 17, 1949. Plus this
week's Index File question, viewer comments, and an encore
live performance by Cliff Eberhardt.
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Entire Almanac for November 7, 1997
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Hepatitis C
Some 40,000 Minnesotans suffer from Hepatitis C, a potentially
fatal, often-silent illness. Some health officials believe
that twenty years from now Hep C could overshadow AIDS as
a national health concern. Today Minnesota launched what some
have called a national model Hepatitis C Education Campaign.
Our guest will be Dr. Jack Gross, a Hepatitis expert from
the Mayo Clinic.
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The Community Ownership Proposal
Reporter Mike Mulcahy gives us the fallout from yesterday's
Twins community ownership proposal.
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The Twins and Vikings
There is a new stadium proposal on the table... but what about
the Vikings? Or that new hockey team? We discuss the big sports
business issues of the day with a dynamic duo... Minneapolis
businessman Harvey Mackay... and House Minority Leader Steve
Sviggum.
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Internet Prostitution Postings
St. Paul has taken a lot of heat for posting the names and
faces of folks arrested for soliciting prostitution in that
city. The decision to put that information on the internet
was made by police chief Bill Finney. Chief Finney joins us
live to defend that decision.
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Don and his U of M Homecoming Buttons
It's homecoming weekend at the U of M and you're going to
meet Don Sund who has collected more than 60 of the U of M
homecoming buttons issued the years. Don has so many buttons
he's had to put them on a big display board.
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Garbage Graves?
A series of reports by KARE-TV has raised serious questions
about the burial practices at our nation's fourth largest
national cemetery, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Don Gates
is the state commander of the VFW and was one of the people
featured in KARE's reports.
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The Week's Political Panel
The fallout from Tuesday's elections... the latest on the
Vikings and the Twins... and the push to get Norm Coleman
to enter the Governor's race. Tonight's panelists are democrats
D. J. Leary and Bert Black and republicans Tom Horner and
state senator Martha Robertson.
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The Wrapup
Our weekly dose of Minnesota history questions... your reaction
to last week's program... and our weekly dose of Minnesota
musical history. Did you know that it was this week back in
1982 that DEVO kicked off a national tour in Minneapolis.
You'll never see the NewsHour celebrate men wearing flower
pots on their heads.
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Entire Almanac for November 14, 1997
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A Mark DePaolis Monolog
Almanac's good doctor delivers a monolog.
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Headlines / Strib
Following the week's headlines, a discussion about the sale
of the Minneapolis Tribune with Joe Rigert and Joel Kramer
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Twins
What happened in the Legislature Thursday evening and why.
Guests: Jerry Bell of the Minnesota Twins, Rep. Phil Carruthers
(DFL-Brooklyn Center), and Sen. Dick Day (R-Owatonna)
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J. G. Preston is Positively Fourth Street
Weather guru Bruce Watson joins J. G. live on snowy Fourth
Street. The topic is this week's wintry weather with a sneak
peek at the long-term forecast.
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Joanne Benson
The Lt. Governor talks with EE and Z about her plans to run
for Governor.
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A Bit of History Bites the Dust
Grain dust, that is. Almanac's resident Mill City Historian
David Wiggins talks about the city's decision this week to
raze two abandoned, historic grain elevators which have been
plagued by crime in recent years.
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Tonight's Political Panel
Discussion begins with (surprise!) the Twins stadium deal.
Our panelists are Cyndy Brucato, Darrell McKigney, Wy Spano
and Sarah Stoesz.
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The Wrapup
The usual dose of Minnesota history questions, viewer comments
and historic music.
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Entire Almanac for November 21, 1997
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A James Lileks Monolog
James Lileks is the king of Almanac monologists. In his real
life James writes for the Star Tribune.
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Clark Griffith Pursues Twins.
Just like his daddy. Friday Twin Cities attorney Clark Griffith
--Calvin's son-- offered 86 million dollars to buy the Twins.
Clark Griffith will be in our studio to explain why we should
take him seriously.
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Horst
The hair and skin products empire known as Aveda was acquired
this week for 300 million dollars by Este Lauder. Meet the
eccentric Horst Rechelbacher as he appears live.
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Cooking with help from the Gunflint Lodge
Join chef Ron Berg of the noted Gunflint Lodge as he prepares
northern delicacies. Also with him is Lodge Owner Sue Kerfoot.
Tonight's theme is sidedishes for a Thanksgiving meal. J.
G. Preston lends a helping spoon. Go to Almanac Backstage
for the recipes they are cooking.
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Liberty!
This Sunday evening PBS airs the first part of a six hour
series on the American Revolution produced by our very own
KTCA. See a clip of the show and hear from its Executive Producer
Catherine Allan as she talks about stereotypes we hold of
our nation's birth.
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More Gunflint Lodge Cooking
Up for another side dish? Gunflint Lodge chef Ron Berg is.
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Yudof Goes For Budget Cuts
This week U of M president Mark Yudof announced a move to
cut middle management at the U, which he says has more administrative
costs per student than any other major research university
in America. Find out why as he joins us live.
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Tobacco Wars
And you thought the big fight was going on in the court rooms.
Find out the politics behind the looming case of the State
of Minnesota versus Big Tobacco... courtesy of Almanac Political
Reporter Mike Mulcahy.
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Almanac's All Star Legal Panel
The Unabomber, the Terry Nichols case and a few legal topics
a bit closer to home are among the topics tackled by our defense
team.
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Tonight's Wrapup
Find out the name of the famed 1961 Macalester College Grad...
at the same time we reveal the mystery of Eric's white socks
last week.
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Entire Almanac for December 5, 1997
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Tonight's Monolog
Welcome to new Almanac monologist Carol Falkowski.
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Rev. Devin Miller
Rev. Miller with the anti-violence group "Just Stop It" talks
about the ongoing investigation into the killing of a St.
Paul teen.
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The Big Budget Surplus
Reporter Mike Mulcahy gives us background on the week's top
political story.
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Who Should Get the Surplus?
Two behind-the-scenes players at the legislature debate who
should get the tax surplus. Our guests are Bill Blazar with
the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Wayne Cox with the Minnesota
Citizens for Tax Justice.
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Cooking with Chef John Schumacher
Of the historic New Prague Hotel. John is a big fan of Public
Television and he has a new book out on Wild Game Cooking
(Wild Game Cooking Made Easy). John will join us live with
a few recipes and tips.
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Weather With Paul Douglas
Find out why he left Chicago... why he's going to work for
WCCO... and why he's agreed to make monthly Almanac visits
to chat about the weather. One of tonight's topics: What sort
of holiday weather we can expect.
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More Cooking Tips from John Schumacher
Even more tasty ideas - bananas foster. Check "Almanac BackStage"
for some of the recipes featured this evening.
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Finland's 80th Anniversary of Independence
Did you know that there are more Finns per capita in Minnesota
than in any other state? This weekend Minnesota Finns will
celebrate Finland's 80th anniversary of independence. Our
guest is Marianne Wargelin with the Finlandia Foundation.
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Dry Casks
Today NSP announced that it will not not seek legislative
approval for more dry casks at Prairie Island. We'll fight
over just what that means. Our guests are Jim Alders with
NSP and Marie Zellar with Clean Water Action.
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Tonight's Political Panel
Among the topics: the state's 1.3 billion dollar budget surplus..
today's big NSP announcement... and Janet Reno's troubles.
Panelists are Wy Spano, Nancy Larson, Cyndy Brucato and Tom
Horner.
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Entire Almanac for December 12, 1997
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A Bit of Holiday Fun
With monologist Mark DePaolis. In his real life, Mark is a
doctor. But on certain Friday nights he reads teleprompter.
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Prisoner Transportation
The Homer Land case hasn't inspired confidence in how prisoners
get transferred. We talk about these issues with guest Dennis
Benson, Deputy Commissioner of Corrections for the state of
Minnesota.
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Duluth Battles the U.S.S. Des Moines
Should the WWII battleship drop anchor in Duluth Harbor? It's
a big issue up in the Zenith City. We have a taped report
followed by a debate between State Parks official Bill Morrissey
and Jack Burkland with the Coalition to Stop the Des Moines.
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A Rhodes Scholar
Gretchen Rohr of Macalester College becomes the first Rhodes
Scholar to ever sit at the Almanac table.
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Sentencing Guidelines Skirmish
A report this week shows wide disparity in the manner that
Minnesota judges sentence criminals. Our state's Sentencing
Guidelines are seen, by some, to be the problem. Our guests
are Dan Mabley, Hennepin County Court Chief Judge; and State
Representative Wes Skoglund (DFL-Minneapolis).
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50 Years Ago This Week
TV History was made in Minnesota fifty years ago this week
when the area's first live TV show was broadcast over KSTP-TV.
The host of that program was Jack Horner and he joins us in
our studio. For you Almanac insiders, Jack Horner is the father
of political panelist Tom Horner.
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Tonight's Political Panel
Composed tonight of Democrats D. J. Leary and Pam Neary and
Republicans Kris Sanda and John Ainley.
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The Wrapup
A double dose of Minnesota history. Plus viewers sound off
about the music on our show. Join in the fun by calling 612-229-1430.
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Entire Almanac for December 19, 1997
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Where There's Smoke...
On Thursday 800 previously secret Tobacco industry documents
were released. One of the people looking through the papers
in preparation for next month's big tobacco trial in Minnesota
is Dave Phelps, reporter for the Star Tribune. Dave was kind
of enough to join us on the program to talk about what he
has discovered.
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J. G. Holiday Musical Tour
J. G. Preston introduces us to the Minnesota Holiday Music
that is featured tonight between our discussions. For the
complete play list, go to Almanac BackStage.
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Unicamawhat?
Some say Minnesota should adopt a unicameral legislature,
having one single body. Only Nebraska has a state legislature
without a house and a senate. Does a unicameral system make
sense? Our guests are: Gene Meriam ("SingleHouse") & Sen.
Steve Novak (DFL - New Brighton)
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Grand Forks Housing
The people of the Red River Valley face many problems, but
perhaps the biggest is housing. KTCA reporter Fred De Sam
Lazaro introduces to the troubles facing one Grand Forks family
which has been forced out of the housing market.
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More Fun Music with J. G.
J. G. Preston introduces us to more Minnesota Holiday Music.
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Arne Carlson One on One
Governor Carlson sits down with Almanac political reporter
Mike Mulcahy. The two look back, look ahead, and even glance
a bit sideways.
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Kwanzaa
The idea for this holiday was born in the 1960's. Find out
what's behind increasingly popular 7 day Afrocentric holiday
that begins on December 26. Our guest is Rex Marshall with
the Ebony Phoenix Project.
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J. G. Preston's Blue Christmas
You haven't lived until you've seen J. G. butcher this holiday
classic.
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Political Potshots
Our patented political panel tackles the week's biggest regional
political topics and looks ahead to next month's legislative
session. Panelists are Republicans Sarah Janecek and Doug
Kelley and DFLers Ruth Stannoch and Bert Black.
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Wrapup
Last week's Index File question... this week's question...
viewer comments about the U.S.S. Des Moines... and a sneak
preview of the KTCA-produced "Christmas at St. Olaf" special
which will air Sunday December 21 at 7pm on KTCA.
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