NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
May 2000

Monday, May 1

The latest from the State Capitol.

No one does a better job reporting from the capitol than our own uncommonly energetic Mary Lahammer. Tune in for her unicameral report tonight. The governor's pet project may be heading somewhere after all.

Live Music.

No one shoots or records live music better than our crew. Check out who Jeff Weihe has booked tonight: Ensemble Cappricio. Jeff says they are a chamber trio worth listening too and Steve Spencer agrees.

Tom Holter.

He sits in his office programming the station each day. And he does a fine job. But what kind of guy is he? REALLY? Tonight on NewsNight Tom Holter joins us live on our set. Find out his take on our new station look and schedule.

Come for the new TPT logo on the set... stay for the stories.

NewsNight. Cuz it's May Day.

Tuesday, May 2

WHAT ARE THEY DOING AT THE STATE CAPITOL?

Oh sure, lawmakers are not in session -- but you just know that's when the REAL news happens. Mary will track down the latest on behind the scenes negotiations on your sales tax rebate, income tax cut, and that big, bad bonding bill!

WHY DO GIRLS THROW LIKE THAT?

Mary Jo Kane, Professor & Director, Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, U of M will talk about what girls sports mean to girls AFTER they grown up.

WHERE IS THE BEST MUSIC HEARD ON TV?

In the NewsNight Spotlight, of course, and tonight color the spotlight blue. Blues band Rockin' Daddy and the Rough Cuts will be here.

Wednesday, May 3

Capitol Action

It looks like a 3 way split for the state surplus - tax cuts, reduced license fees, education spending and more. Mary Lahammer reports.

Clinton to Visit Twin Cities

President Clinton will visit the nation's first charter school Thursday. We talk with Millo Cutter from St. Paul's City Academy and the Humphrey Institute's Joe Nathan about the role of charter schools in Minnesota and around the country.

Crime Rates Increase in Greater MN

We'll sit down with Todd Jones, U.S. Attorney and Peter Brout, State Attorney General's Office about crime and gang activity in greater Minnesota, and how it differs from crime in the Twin Cities.

Live Jazz from Triplicate

They're playing a benefit for Youth Care from Mixed Blood Theatre on Thursday.

Thursday, May 04

President William Jefferson Clinton Gets Schooled!

Clinton was in St. Paul today to push school reform and to stump for Al Gore. He spoke at the St. Paul City Academy, the nation's first charter school and NewsNight was there!

The Fire Next time!

The potentially dangerous fire conditions in and around the BWCA have Ely residents struggling to balance the need for public safety with the desire to attract tourists. Recently the town prepared for the worst by staging a mock evacuation of the city and NewsNight was there!

PuppetMasters!

Two guys from Minnesota have handcarved dozens of toys that will be seen by millions of people in the made for TV Disney movie "Gepetto." They gave some cute kids a ride on a really cool carousel and NewsNight was there!

Monday, May 8

If you saw Mary Lahammer Friday on Almanac you know how she loves to track down a breaking story.

Tonight on NewsNight Mary reports from the capitol as conference committees rush to finish their work.

Do you know how far it is from Ely to St. Paul?

Bob Cary knows, he drove down from Ely today to talk about the fire danger in his hometown. Bob Cary works on the Ely Echo newspaper.

Plus...

Meet a member of the Cuban baseball team that is in town to play St. Thomas. We'll ask him about the disappearance of the team's second baseman and how that news story is coming to dominate what was supposed to be a goodwill tour. Oh yeah, how about a bit of live music? Moms Who Cook is the name of the group that will join us in the NewsNight Spotlight.

Tonight might be the last late night at the state capitol...

and Mary Lahammer will bring us a live report. And since it'll be early in the evening she should still be alert. Mind you we aren't promising anything.

Citizen's Forum: Health Care

Also tonight the latest installment in our week-long series of Citizens' Forum reports. Tonight's topic is health care.

Father Shay Cullen

Have you ever heard of Father Shay Cullen? Most likely not. But tonight Ken Stone talks to him about his thirty year struggle to fight against child prostitution around the globe. It's an effort that is getting Cullen mentioned as a possible Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Wednesday, May 10

People Magazine's Most Beautiful People List

... is not only skin deep, but downright disgraceful according to the girls behind the Duluth based New Moon magazine. We'll talk to a couple of 11 year old editors and writers who have their own list of beautiful people.

The Other Ventura Speaks

... about the Jade Foundation. First Lady Terry Ventura and musician Lorie Line drop by to talk about a fundraiser for people with developmental disabilities.

Senators Talk Shop with our NewsNight/Star Tribune Citizens.

Former senator Dave Durenburger and current Senator Paul Wellstone have a rare, candid, informal chat about what citizens should look for in a U.S. Senator -- no matter what party he or she is in. (And don't forget to check out today's Star Tribune or tune in to WCCO 830AM at 4pm for their coverage of the Citizens Forum.) Plus, the Governor's post-session observations, a billboard campaign that wants to raise the roof, and our musical patent pending 15 second weather forecast!

Thursday, May 11

Car 54, Where Are You?

The tpt/Star Tribune Citizens' forum tackles the tough problems, including what to do with drug dealers and other criminals. Should we lock 'em up and throw away the key? You'll hear some of the answers tonight on NewsNight!

Regrets, we've had a few...

State lawmakers have gotten some sleep, the dust has begun to settle on the budget and bonding deals and some Senators and Representatives are starting to have second thoughts. Mary Lahammer has the scoop tonight on NewsNight!

He paddles his own canoe...

Ely artisan Joe Seliga has handcrafted more than 600 unique wood and canvas canoes. We'll meet Joe, and head out towards the Boundary Waters, tonight on NewsNight!

Plus...

Jesse and Jesus, Lake Superior's first underwater web cam, Minnesota has a birthday and the Press Release of the week!

Monday, May 15

Northwest Airlines

Ken Stone introduces the first of a four-part series on the Eagan-based airline. Tonight, we look at the impact of the airline in northern Minnesota. Also, an update on Ventura and possible vetoes... Juanita Espinosa talks about the Two Rivers Showcase at the Walker... and Kimmo Pohjonen, a Finnish accordian player. Don't miss this! NewsNight MN... please join us.

Tuesday, May 16

Capitol Reacts

Late yesterday, Governor Ventura used his line item veto powers... today the legislature reacted. Mary Lahammer will tell you more about today's events and then sit down with our panel of political reporters - Kerri Miller, Jim Ragsdale and John Sundvor. Then part two of Ken Stone's series on Northwest Airlines. Tonight's focus: how the airline makes money and loses money, Ken takes a look at their books. Plus, headlines from around the state and more. NewsNight MN... please join us.

Wednesday, May 17

Live from the Capitol

Mary Lahammer reports... gubernatorial push-ups, veto overrides, heated words and no action taken on the Profile of Learning. Yet. It's all happening today at the capitol, Mary will tell you more from the House Gallery. Plus, the incomparable Buffy St. Marie and part three of our Northwest Airlines series. See you tonight.

Thursday, May 18

Is It Over?

Yes. The longest session in history ended in the wee hours... Mary Lahammer reports on the Profile of Learning compromise. Plus... school news, cyberporn issues at the public library, Ken Stone looks at Northwest Airlines and their relationship with labor. Then, live jugband music from the Sugar Kings!

Monday, May 22

Media Ethics

Sounds like an oxymoron but there is such a thing... tonight NewsNight spends most of the program discussing journalistic ethics. KMSP - 9 reporter Tom Lyden is in hot water... he allegedly stole a videotape out of a car while on a story. Lyden says it was simply "aggressive reporting". What do you think? We will be taking viewer calls... call 651-229-1400 during the live program to comment or ask questions. On our panel... Ruben Rosario of the Pioneer Press, Gary Hill, President of the MN SPJ and Kathleen Hansen, U of M journalism professor. Plus... headlines from around the state and the weather forecast.

Tuesday, May 23

MN Attorney General Hatch...

...talks about the legislative session past and future. On his agenda for 2000, privacy issues and fairness in health care. He'll be here to tell you more. Then an interview with Northwest Airlines CEO John Dasburg... headlines from around the state. And All the Pretty Horses... a band with a little glam and a little goth. Enjoy the show.

Wednesday, May 24

LTV Steel To Close

The Hoyt Lakes steel company announced this morning it will close permanently, eliminating 1,400 jobs by the middle of next year. Jerry Fallos, President of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 4108 joins us. Plus, child mental health, Dead Sea Scrolls and Bob Dylan turns 59.

Thursday, May 25

Journalistis Ethics

Don't Believe the Hype, the youth media movement here at tpt, explores ethics in the local media market. Hype crew member Stephanie Zeno spoke to Vineeta Sawkar, Dave Huddleston and our very own Lou Harvin.

Plus...

Dental disparity... Hugh Wolff and his last weekend at the SPCO... and Tom Lyden apologizes.

Flight Attendants contract vote results are in...

...you'll find out here whether they agreed to a new five - year contract with Northwest Airlines. Plus, the Governor meets with an old colleague... Lou Harvin learns the secret behind Mary Jo Copeland's success... Hepatitis C and veterans... the shipping season news - more boats, less cargo... and some live opera from the U of M.

Wednesday, May 31

Immigration in MN

In a state as homogeneous as Minnesota, relations between immigrants and longtime residents can often be difficult. Tonight, a national immigration expert, Frank Sharry, joins Emmett Carson of the Minneapolis Foundation in studio B to discuss immigrant communities and "Minnesota Nice". Plus... more on the Northwest flight attendants, headlines from around the state, we test gravity and the summer weather forecast, courtesy of Bruce Watson, the meteorologist.

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