NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
April 2001

Monday, April 2

A taxing question

NewsNight's political reporter, Mary Lahammer will report the puzzle of who is going to get what is becoming a bit more clear. Who are the winners? Who are the losers?

April deadline

April 30th is the deadline for immigrants in Minnesota to file for amnesty. Ken Stone traveled to Guanajuato, Mexico to talk to some folks about the lure of America and he'll follow up by discussing the so called 'life act' with Jorge Saavedra the Chief Legal Officer at Centro Legal in St. Paul.

Meteorological soothsayer

We all know that April showers bring may showers, so why did it snow in the Twin Cities this morning? Our favorite predictor of the unpredictable, Bruce Watson, will join us in studio and give us a heads up as to what to expect during the rest of spring and summer.

Plus...

the Iron Range was on the minds of some lawmakers at the Capitol, the Guthrie Theatre has a new architect and several championship caliber athletes graced the State Senate gallery.

April 3

Politics with Mary

Our political reporter, Mary Lahammer, will be reporting on the events of the day live from the Capitol. She'll be covering marijuana for medical use, the 3/16 of one percent constitutional amendment and abortion legislation.

Explaining a phenomenon

What are the northern lights and why are they so prevalent right now? University of Minnesota physics professor, Bob Lysak, will join Lou Harvin on the set to answer questions about the Aurora Borealis.

Take a peek inside...

...Mark Dion's cabinet of curiosity. It's a 'Cool Space' and we think you'll like it.

Wednesday, April 4

Mono e mono

NewsNight Minnesota's political reporter, Mary Lahammer, interviews Governor Ventura. Tonight we'll give you extended sound which includes the Governor's opinions about concealed weapons, China, medicinal marijuana and his changing strategies.

American High

"American High" debuts tonight on PBS stations nation-wide. Tonight we will talk to the Vice President of National Productions at Twin Cities Public Television, Gerry Richman. He will clue us in on what to expect.

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Thursday, April 5

Teens and Sex

What does your teen think about sex? The Star Tribune finished a three part series dealing with the our teens and their interest in sex. Tonight we'll talk to Misti Snow, the editor of Mindworks. She has a first hand account of what they think because she read hundreds of their essays.

The War Zone

Ken Stone caught up with actor and filmmaker Tim Roth. The two of them discussed Roth's latest film, "The War Zone". The film has been both acclaimed and criticized for the way Roth takes on the issue of incest.

Asian Currents

The film and video curator of the Walker Art Center, Cis Bierincks, discusses his latest film series.

Plus...

...the news of the day.

Monday, April 9

Friendlier skies?

It has not been finalized by union members but Northwest Airlines and their machinists have reached some common ground. A strike has apparently been averted tonight we'll discuss the matter with airline analyst from Bancorp Piper Jaffray Joel Denney.

Torrents of spring

What is being done to protect those who live in flood prone areas? We'll ask the director of the Division of Emergency Management at the Department of Public Safety Kevin Leuer.

Minnesota competes

In a partnership with the Star Tribune we look take a look at what technology based companies could do for displaced workers in greater Minnesota.

Have gun, will conceal?

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer reports on what the proposed changes in the carry and conceal legislation could mean to local law enforcers.

Tuesday, April 10

News from the Hill

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will be reporting live from the Capitol. Last week we showed you former Twin great Kent Hrbek lobbying on behalf of the DNR tonight she'll tell you why Harmon Killebrew's name came up.

Minnesota Competes

In a partnership with the Minneapolis Star Tribune we will take a look at how high tech industries can help greater Minnesota. Lou Harvin will talk to the Chancellor of MnSCU Morrie Anderson, Lori Sturdevant of the Star Tribune and David Reynolds-Gooch of Learning Byte International.

Plus...

...flood updates, the news of the day and weather.

Wednesday, April 11

Believe it or not...

...Koch Refinery has teamed up with an environmental group who will keep tabs on how they're treating the environment. NewsNight's Lou Harvin caught up with Koch and found out more about this interesting partnership.

Biological technology update

NewsNight welcomes back the Jeff Kahn, the director of the Center for Bio Ethics. Among other things Lou Harvin will ask Jeff about; employers genetically screening their employees and legal euthanasia in the Netherlands.

Artistically speaking...

...NewsNight has you covered. Hear Rainer, Minnesota native Mary Casanova read from her latest book "Curse of the Winter Moon". And the Dance Council will be performing in the Spotlight.

Plus...

...the news of the day from Capitol.

Thursday, April 12

Lending a helping hand

Wherever there has been a need Minnesotans have been lending a helping hand. This is very evident in the Fargo/Moorhead area where Governor Ventura rolled up his sleeves to help hold back the waters of the Red River. Tonight we'll chat with city officials in Moorhead and find out what they expect to happen over the weekend.

Meeting his constituents

U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-3rd) is in town this week to hold town meetings in Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Burnsville. NewsNight's Lou Harvin caught up with Rep. Ramstad in South Minneapolis this afternoon and asked him about what he's been doing this year in Washington.

State of the Range

What will become of the taconite industry in Northern Minnesota? Jim Neumann gets down to the heart of the matter tonight on NewsNight.

Topping off a full show...

...we'll talk about TPT's latest production "Seth Eastman: Painting the Dakota", visit Learning Park and give you the rest of the news of the day.

Monday, April 16

Planning for the Future

The Minneapolis Foundation has announced a major education initiative. Jim Neumann will talk to Emmett Carson of The Minneapolis Foundation, Superintendent Carol Johnson of the Minneapolis Public Schools and from the St. Paul Public Schools he'll talk with Margo Baines to get the particulars of their long-range plan.

Title IX

Title nine makes it mandatory for colleges and universities to equally fund activities involving men and women. But title nine has not always been in existence. Tonight we'll talk to Mary Jo Kane of the Tucker Center for Research on Women and Girls in Sport about a powerful film depicting the struggles of the Yale Crew Team had gaining acceptance.

Plus...

flood updates, the news of the day and some Nordic music.

Tuesday, April 17

Up on the Hill

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will be reporting live from the Capitol. What is on her plate you ask...she'll be covering purposed flood relief for riverside communities and she'll tell you why crooner Harry Belafonte was rubbing elbows with our Governor.

Feeding the masses

How much longer can our planet provide us with food? What are we doing to ensure the environment will continue to provide us with sustenance? Mary Swackhamer will join us from the University of Minnesota and tell us what we can expect in the next 50 years.

Dear Mr. President,

What does it take to meet you? We'll introduce you to a fourth grader who has been given the opportunity to meet President Bush. Find out what he did to gain such an honor.

Plus...

...we'll give you the news of the day and the weather.

Wednesday, April 18

Reversal of Fortune

Rep. Tim Pawlenty - on his way to announce the formation of an exploratory committee for US Senate - got a call from none other than Vice President Cheney telling him that President Bush would rather he not do that. Extended sound from Pawlenty.

After the Flood

Its not quite over, but officials are quietly and cautiously claiming victory. Tonight an engineer from the Army Corps joins us to address the efforts and concerns of the state's citizens.

Paul Zaloom in the Spotlight

The star of "Beakman's World" takes the stage to perform his energetic form of political satire.

What's Next?

House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty discusses his political future.

Talkin' Shop

The U Film Society is in the midst of their annual festival. We'll chat with Al Milgrom to find out how it has been going so far.

Kids and Violence

Lou Harvin talks to Doug Greener's sixth grade class at Rush Creek Elementary School. He'll find out how much sixth graders pay attention to violence on television.

Monday, April 23

First redistricting plan floated

What's the future of Minnesota politics look like? The Republicans released their first plan, based on the Census numbers, of what they'd do with redistricting. Mary Lahammer has the story.

Holocaust Remembrance

The local Jewish community is remembering the Holocaust this week with a series of films, including one made by Minneapolis theater and film director Bain Boehlke. He and Joni Sussman - the child of a Holocaust survivor - join us on the set.

Women and Economics

A new think tank at the U of M wants to motivate women to think about the ways they can become more active in economic decision-making. The Center for True Economic Progress is holding a symposium this weekend and they'll preview it for us tonight.

Minnesota Book Awards...

... were held over the weekend and you met one of the winners a couple weeks ago NewsNight. Meet her again tonight - Mary Casanova reads from her award-winning book, "The Hunter".

Politics with Mary

Wherein our intrepid political reporter chases down all the biggest stories on the hill as the session heads into its final month. Ethics charges were filed today against one Minnesota lawmaker; Mary has that story tonight.

Alice Walker in town

St. Catherine's has brought another literary luminary to town and you'll hear extended sound from the Pulitzer Prize winning author of "The Color Purple".

Poli Sci Panel

Once again, the Political Science professors are out of their labs and into our studio. Topics include the Bush Administration's environmental views, Minnesota's legislative redistricting and the now infamous Dick Cheney call to Rep. Tim Pawlenty.

A taste of Isserlis

World renowned cellist Steven Isserlis - said to perform in a manner "different from anything heard before" - has an upcoming appearance in the NewsNight Spotlight. Catch a preview tonight.

Wednesday, April 25

Cutting across class lines

Affordable housing is an issue hitting home for folks across the state and across income levels. Tonight, what can middle income families do to find shelter?

Dialect primer

"How to Talk Minnesotan" has been on stage at Plymouth Playhouse for five years. They made us laugh so hard the last time, we've invited them back. Catch them in the Spotlight.

Capitol Round-Up

Bio-diesel debate, charter school compromise and a 'reversal' from President Bush... Mary Lahammer reports on the day's events from the Capitol.

Happy Birthday, NewsNight Minnesota

Its the show's anniversary and we'll celebrate with some highlights from the past seven years. But we won't sing or play pin the tail on the donkey.

Thursday, April 26

10-time offenders

Of the 1000 people arrested for DWI in Minnesota last year, 182 were pulled over for at least the 10th time. This week, the Pioneer Press ran a series looking at DWI in the state and columnist Ruben Rosario joins us tonight.

Imminent visit of eminence

With the Dalai Lama due to visit in less than two weeks, we've invited the two people responsible for bringing him here to the show. More coverage of the visit still to come, including Mary Stucky's look at Tibetan art and a chat with local Lama Pamela Holtum.

Spectacular Spotlight

Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis became the latest in a long line of world class classical musicians to come down to our studio. Hear him perform in the Spotlight tonight.

Higher Ground

State Auditor Judi Dutcher has had her eye on higher office for some time now, and today she did something about it. Could she be the state's first female governor?

Cool Space

The Minnesota Aquarium Society is getting ready for a big weekend... and we checked out a tankful of fish homes.

Monday, April 30

Capitol Round Up

Mary Lahammer will report from the Capitol on tax reform, voting rights and the other political news of the day.

Tibetan Art

Next month's visit of the Dalai Lama has stirred up quite a bit of interest in the Tibetan culture. Tonight we will introduce you to some of the art of Tibet.

High Praise

Find out which South Minneapolis Church has been awarded a Minnesota Peace Prize for the works it has done for inner city youths.

Plus...

...we'll talk with Bishop Emeritus of the ELCA, Lowell Erdahl, and get his reaction to the ordination of Anita Hill.

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