NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
December 2000

Monday, December 04

Red light, green light??

The eight week grace period is over. Tune in tonight to hear which decision has been made and what the major players in the ramp meter test have to say.

Remembering the past.

Hundreds of Ojibwe Indians died 150 years ago during a tragedy now referred to as the Wisconsin Death March. Jim Neumann takes us to the MacGregor area as the event is remembered.

An author shunned.

Ken Stone revisits the work of native Iron Ranger Harlan Quist.

Tuesday, December 05

Trends in the economy

Economist Sung Won Sohn will join us to shed some light on a busy day in markets and possible news from Alan Greenspan. What's his take on the future of the economy? Find out.

Politics with Mary

Mary Lahammer interviews House Minority Leader Representative Tom Pugh about priorities in the up and coming session.

Miss Universe 1999...

...Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana is in town and we spent the day with her as she spread the word about the AIDS/HIV crisis in her homeland.

Blending up something smooth

The Blenders are in the spotlight singing some holiday songs adding their special little twist.

Wednesday, December 06

Food safety issues

In light of the E. Coli outbreak Lou goes one on one with the State Epidemiologist Harry Hull. Before you take a bite of your juicy, medium rare hamburger tune us in.

Read the writing on the wall

Jim Neumann went to northern Minnesota to explore the Beltrami Area Service Collaborative and discovered that a group of artists have donated their talents to provide a wonderful working environment.

Technology, privacy and government access

Milda Hedblom of Augsburg College will join Ken in studio B. Milda is a self proclaimed 'techie' who focuses on the ever changing rules and regulations surrounding the devices that make our lives easier.

Discussing the surplus

What's credible, what's not? NewsNight was at the hearing that questioned that validity of the latest economic surplus figures.

Thursday, December 07

Our fair weathered friend

NewsNight's favorite meteorologist, Bruce Watson, will grace us with his presence in studio B. Check out his web page.

The big man on campus

Lou Harvin talks to the new chancellor of the MnSCU James McCormick. He's now in charge of 35 schools, 53 campuses and about 140,000 students.

Refire in style

James Gambone, author of REFIREMENT, will join us. His pledge special is airing tonight on TPT2, don't miss it.

Plus...

remembering Pearl Harbor Day, news about Musicland and increased access to defribrillators.

Monday, December 11

The search for an affordable home.

What is being done in urban, suburban and rural areas to combat the lack of affordable housing? Jim Neumann will raise the issue with our panel of participants representing each of the aforementioned populations.

On the Rhode to success

The University of Minnesota has their first Rhodes scholar in 24 years. We will introduce you to Molly Zahn.

Plus much, much more...

...we'll show you the President's mansion as Judy Yudof gives Lou Harvin a tour of Eastcliff, Fibrominn has a home and Children's Hospital is in hot water.

Examining the electoral college

Joan Campbell, member of Minnesota's electoral college, will visit with Ken and Lou in studio B. Joan is a first time member of the college who will be able to give us the details of the electoral system.

Politics with Mary

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer talks to Senator Dick Day. Hot on the list of topics is sure to be ramp meters, the up and coming session and other transportation related issues.

Dying to be Thin

Dying to be Thin How do today's images in magazines and film effect our youth? Ken Stone talks to the producer of "Dying to be Thin" Larkin McPhee. Her special is debuting tonight on Nova.

In the spotlight...

...Tim Sparks returns to the set, he plays a wicked guitar...check him out.

Plus...

David Minge concedes & Senator Wellstone is up north.

Looking to the future

We will talk with representatives from the Democratic, Republican and Green parties and ask them what they think about the events of the past 5 weeks and what the future holds for our next President.

Home field advantage

Bill Lester, the executive director of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, will join us to talk about some proposed changes to the Metrodome.

The homeless in Minnesota

The Wilder Foundation is half way through their state wide homeless survey. Ken Stone continues to follow the progress of the results.

All of this plus...

...young engineers from the U, news on the Twins' front and a proposals for a casino in Hudson.

Thursday, December 14

Stand up and be counted

What are the immediate concerns surrounding revolving around the post decision fall out of the Presidential election? We'll talk to john powell and Lucky Rosenbloom, two prominent figures in politics with polar view points.

Lending a helping hand

Stocking the food shelves in the Twin Cities is a common holiday theme, but what is being done to help less fortunate families in rural Minnesota?

Minnesota's future

How will Minnesota compete at a global level? An action plan was released today listing what the state can do to prepare our economy and job market for the future.

Monday, December 18

Is the election over?

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer was at the capitol when Minnesota's ten members of the Electoral College gathered to cast their votes for President.

Weighing in at the U

In the midst of finals week the competitiveness of the University of Minnesota goes under the microscope. We'll look into what the U needs to do to retain their top professors. Sen. Steve Kelley, Rep. Barb Sykora and the Star Tribune's Dave Hage will join us in the studio.

Plus...

...we'll tell you what the weather will be like tomorrow in less than a minute and give you the heads up on a fire proof cigarette.

Tuesday, December 19

Tough on crime

Mary Lahammer interviews Senator Jane Ranum about her role in announcing legislation supporting CriMNet, a locally created system that would ensure the records of all convicted criminals would be accurate.

Real Timberwolves

Forget about the seven foot tall two legged variety, NewsNight's Lou Harvin talks to David Mech, the author of "The Wolves of Minnesota". Are wolves misunderstood? Are they a nuisance? Should their numbers be cut back? Lou explores all of these issues.

Case closed

United States Attorney Todd Jones visits studio B. Jones has just announced his resignation and he will sit down with Ken Stone to discuss what's next.

Two minute warning

The Governor receives an earful of complaints from an ethics committee concerning his latest venture into the world of the XFL. NewsNight provides you with extended sound that could bring a smile to your face.

Wednesday, December 20

High speed rail

Local officials held a news conference today to describe a plan to bring high-speed rail to Minnesota

Economic slowdown

Two local experts discuss what the federal reserve can do to stimulate the slowing economy.

The night is long

On the longest night of the year Ken Stone reveals the findings for the Wilder Foundation's homeless survey.

Localizing a global crisis

The world's population is increasing. This isn't a surprise. What is surprising is the effect that world population has on Minnesota. Tonight we take a look at the first of a multi-part series that examines the effects of overpopulation.

Holiday cheer

We've managed to book Santa Claus! Old St. Nick has braved the bitter December winds to join us in studio B...he'll be reading a holiday favorite to the children of TPT staff members.

Monday, December 25

Homelessness in Minnesota

Ken Stone follows up on the results of the Wilder Foundation's recent study of homelessness in Minnesota. He visits homeless shelters in Mankato, Duluth, and Minneapolis interviewing staff and those who stay at the shelters to get some perspective on their situation.

Tuesday, December 26

Diversity in the Bush cabinet

Macalester College political science professor, Duchess Harris, talks about President Bush's choice to appoint two African Americans - Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice - to cabinet-level positions.

What a year

In a year like no other Mary Lahammer reviews the past year in Minnesota politics. See clips of Governor Ventura, Roger Moe, Steve Sviggum, Judi Dutcher, Jerry Janezich, Rod Grams, Mark Dayton and others.

In the spotlight...

NewsNight welcomes back musician Katy Tessman.

Wednesday, December 27

Worth a thousand words

NewsNight continues our look back on the year in photography as Jim Mone of the Associated Press joins us in studio B. Jim will be bringing in a handful of his favorite shots from the past twelve months.

What a year

In a year like no other Mary Lahammer reviews the past year in Minnesota politics. See clips of Governor Ventura, Roger Moe, Steve Sviggum, Judi Dutcher, Jerry Janezich, Rod Grams, Mark Dayton and others.

In the spotlight...

NewsNight welcomes back musician Katy Tessman.

Thursday, December 28

Trends in illegal narcotics

Carol Falkowski of the Hazelden Foundation joins us tonight. Carol studies current trends in drug use and has a lot to say about the invasion of 'club drugs'.

Photographs from the Northland

Jim Neumann went up north to take a look at the Duluth News Tribune's favorite photos of the year.

Hype's chillin'

Isn't it cool that we pick a day like this to join the Hype crew and take time to remember the summer of 2000? It will warm up again, sometime.

All of this plus...

...Attorney General Hatch's lawsuit and the census results. See you in 2001.

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