TPT Productions: NewsNight Minnesota Archive

Dealing with disease: We will introducer you to Kristin LaVine. Kristin has been featured in "Health Diary" and will sharing her experiences about how she has had to deal with Huntington's Disease. It is a phenomenal story you won't want to miss.
Unique coverage: We'll bring you what you've come to expect from NewNight, you'll heard extended sound from; school administrators reacting to the Governor's budget, the Governor speaking about his health care priorities, a proposed plan to clean up the state's rivers and Senator Dick Day talking about ramp meters.
Predicting an early Spring?: Meteorologist Bruce Watson will try his best to one up that pesky Punxsatawney Phil. What's the summer have in store for us? Bruce will let you know.
Plus...: ...Meat Safety 101 as Lou Harvin interviews Mike Osterholm and In Rehearsal with Jim Neumann and "Bessie Smith".

Monday, February 05

Will it survive?: Brian Lambert, media critic at the Pioneer Press, will join us in studio B. Brian will undoubtedly share his opinions about the extreme football league, the commentator and the way of the future.
Go west young man...: ...or north, or south. Either way Rep. Tim Pawlenty of Eagan believes people living in certain cities in greater Minnesota should receive a tax break. He'll chat with Jim Neumann and discuss what needs to be done to make it happen.
It's elementary: NewsNight's Ken Stone is in search of the world's largest collection of Sherlock Holmes artifacts and literature, tune in to find out where his quest led him.

Tuesday, February 06

Making a splash: President Bush hasn't been in office long but he is making a lot of noise with his federal tax cut plans. Art Rolnick of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve will join Lou Harvin and tell us what he thinks will happen next.
Politics with Mary: NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will bring you all of the political news of the day. Mary will be joining Lou live from the Capitol.
Mapping out a plan: Bob Tracy of the Minnesota AIDS Project joins us to discuss the numbers recently released that state 30% of gay, African-American men carry the HIV virus.
Make it a habit...: ...and tune in tomorrow. Mary Lahammer will be sitting down with Governor Ventura. This is a NewsNight exclusive and you won't be able to see it anywhere else.

Wednesday, February 07

A NewsNight Exclusive: Mary Lahammer has been invited back to the the Governor's Mansion where she'll sit down and interview Governor Ventura. She has a wide range of questions planned for the Governor and promises it to give you a glimspe into his character you have not seen before.
Capitol news: Governor Ventura has lent his support to a bill that would make it a crime to not where your seat belt.
In the spotlight...: ...Kathryn Gagnon will sing for us.

Thursday, February 08

The Governor revisited

Join us for part two of Mary Lahammer's interview with Governor Ventura. If you missed last night's chat you surely won't want to miss it tonight.

Moving to the head of the class?

St. Paul Schools Supierintendent Patricia Harvey will be in studio. How are students doing? What is being done to improve test scores? Will her school district receive a passing grade? Tune in to find out.

In rehearsal

Jim Neumann goes 'in rehearsal' and brings you a behind-the-scenes look at some incredible performance art.

Plus...

...Crosstown news, preventing voting fraud and so much more.

Monday, February 12

We have that state covered: Whether you live in Sleepy Eye, Madelia, Gilbert or Cotton we have news for you. NewsNight has invited our favorite Greater Minnesota editors back to the set. Bill Hanna of the Mesabi Daily News and Deb Flemming of the Mankato Free Press will chat it up with Jim Neumann.
Cause and effect: If a gallon of gasoline costs $1.60 how much will a pound of hamburger or a gallon of milk cost? Minnesota Farm Network's Tom Rothman is back and he'll tell Lou Harvin what we can expect to pay and how the prices are effecting our farmers.
Plus...: ...the Capitol round up, a big honor for First Lady Terry Ventura, NWA news and school performance in Minneapolis.

Tuesday, February 13

Political Tuesday: It's Tuesday, that means Mary Lahammer will be live from the Capitol. Racial profiling again took center stage, Mary will have extended sound.
You know it's cold when...: ...it's below zero inside. Two scientists from Minnesota have just returned from the South Pole. What did they see? What did they do? They'll tell Ken Stone all about it.
An award winning space: The McNamara Center, on the U of M campus is an engineering wonder. Not sure what we're talking about? It's the building near Williams Arena that looks like a rock. Lou Harvin caught up with one of the engineers and gets a tour.
Plus...: ...all of the news and views from across the state in only a way NewsNight can deliver.

Wednesday, February 14

Here's what's happening...: ...NewsNight will bring you the latest news of the day, including; the effects of the labor shortage on nursing homes, the latest tax poll and some transportation news.
She's done it all: Lou Harvin interviews legendary performer Eartha Kitt.
In the spotlight...: ...check out the talent of guitarist, Jesse Cook.

Thursday, February 15

Up close and personal: Ken Stone had the opportunity to talk to First Lady Terry Ventura recently. Find out whether or not she wants Jesse to run for a second term.
Do you know where we're going?: We have a map, but can we and should we read it? University of Minnesota professor Brian Van Ness will join Lou to talk about how the genome project may help further the cause of medicine.
Throw some steam on the rocks...: ...we have some good Finns performing for you. No, they're not in a sauna but you'll love the sounds of Gjallarhorn.

Monday, February 19

Tradition versus law: The changing face of Minnesota has lead to cultural misunderstandings across the state. NewsNight has invited Mee Moua and Koua Yang, active members in the Hmong community to discuss the matters at hand.
Cap remembered: TPT's Daniel Bergin has produced a documentary looking at the life and work of Cap Wigington. You can catch tonight on TPT2. We've invited U of M historian Professor David Taylor to the set, he'll clue you in on what you can expect to see. Don't forget to visit our Cap Wigington page to watch the entire documentary and learn more.
Plus...: ...headlines from across the state, TPT's web guy and former Governor Arne Carlson.

Tuesday, February 20

Politics with Mary: Mary Lahammer will be reporting the day's events live from the Capitol. She'll bring you more extended sound then you'll hear anywhere else.
Are the skies still friendly?: We'll ask airline analyst Terry Trippler what may be in store for Northwest airlines, their management and their customers.
Teens giving birth: Minneapolis teens are giving birth at an alarming rate. NewsNight invites Arif Atlaf of the Pilot City Health Center to the set to discuss what can be done to help this situation.

Thursday, February 22

The results are in

The Wilder Foundation has released the results of their homeless population survey. NewsNight's Ken Stone has followed this story from the beginning and tonight he will talk to the foundation's study director, Greg Owen.

Related Link:
The Wilder Foundation

Help is on the way

Friends and family of victims of the recent Indian earthquakes are sending help back home. We'll talk to organizers of the India Earthquake Relief Fund.

Related Link:
India Earthquake Fund

Plus...

...news and views from across the state.

Monday, February 26

Two steps forward...: ...one step back. The calendar tells us spring is near but this is the only indication we have that warmers days are on the way. When the snow does begin to melt how big of a threat will flooding be? Gary McDevitt a hydrologist at the National Weather Service will tell us what he knows.
King of the hill: Governor Ventura is in Washington D.C. sharing his thoughts and ideas. NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will fill you in on what he's been talking about.
Portraits from Cambodia's killing fields: NewsNight's associate producer Koua Yang previews Facing Death, a chilling exhibit showing at the the Weisman Art Museum on the U of M campus.

Tuesday, February 27

Mary's Beat: NewsNight's political reporter, Mary Lahammer, will chime in live from the Capitol. She'll be covering the Attorney General's latest move, a lifelong DNR license and legislation that would help those living in rural Minnesota.
A day of recognition: All foreign born adopted children became United States citizens today. We have invited the parents of two adopted children and Rep. Kathy Tingelstad to the set to answer our questions.
McGee honored: William E. McGee, Hennepin County's chief public defender passed away last November. Today he was honored by the county as the former 317 building was named after him. We'll give you extended sound from the dedication ceremony.
Make it a habit: Wednesday on NewsNight you'll hear all about the February Economic Forecast and we'll introduce you to the stylings of Dick Kimmel's bluegrass band. On Thursday we'll talk shop with the Lieutenant Governor.

Wednesday, February 28

Economic forecasting: The February economic forecast has been released. NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will digest everything said today and present you a with an easy to undersrand package. Find out if the numbers have changed.
Keeping a promise: President Bush has promised to end racial profiling. The St. Paul and Minneapolis police departments have evaluated their practices only to have the credibility of their numbers be questioned. Tonight we'll talk to a representative of the NAACP to listen to their take on the situation.
Arts & Culture: Tonight not only will we have an all-star bluegrass band in the spotlight but we will also see what is meant by 'painting at the edge of the world'.

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NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive February 2001

NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
February 2001