NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
January 2001

The eve of a new session

Tomorrow marks the opening of the 2001 Legislative session so NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will talk to an esteemed panel of political reporters. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum, the Associated Press' Brian Bakst and Jim Ragsdale of the Pioneer Press will fill you in on what to expect this year.

From ragtime to free form

January is here which means Ken Burns' JAZZ documentary cannot be too far off. To get you in the mood NewsNight will take five and introduce you to the great Butch Thompson. He'll be in to play for us and give us all a piano lesson.

Making a difference

The Minnesota Women's Press has chosen ten people who have made a difference in the lives of women during 2000. NewsNight's Jim Neumann meet up with Cynthia Scott the editor of the Press to find out who was honored.

Plus...

...we visit the State Capitol because it's a cool space, we tell you who's thrown his hat into the St. Paul Mayoral race and we'll give you a weather report as accurate as the other guys.

Wednesday, January 03

Welcome back

The 2001 Legislative session kicks off today and be assured NewsNight's Mary Lahammer was there. Mary will be reporting live from the Capitol with a plethora of stories about the day's events.

What is Jazz?

Keeping in line with Jazz-uary we'll talk shop with the host of MPR's THE JAZZ IMAGE, Leigh Kamman, film curator Bob DeFlores and jazz man Percy Hughes. Tonight you will know what jazz is.

In the spotlight...

...Irv Williams, Sr. will join us.

Plus...

...a big day for Mark Dayton, Betty McCollum and Mark Kennedy.

Monday, January 08

Is there a change coming?

It is going to be a hot topic during this year's legislative session, should the legal blood alcohol level be lowered from .1 to .08? NewsNight has invited Representative Matt Entenza and the chairman of the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, Colin Minehart to the show to discuss the matter.

Mary chats with the Pres

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer caught up with University of Minnesota President Mark Yudof shortly after he addressed the concerns of the U to the House and Senate Higher Education Committees.

Honoring art

Wing Young Huie is being honored with the 2000 U.S. Bank Sally Ordway Irvine Vision Award. Wing amazed us with his photographic exhibit "Lake Street USA" back in the summer of 2000. Tonight we'll drop by for another look.

Tuesday, January 9

Politics with Mary

Mary Lahammer will be live from the Capitol reporting on the day's events. Redistricting was a hot topic as was the .08/.1 battle and the Sierra Club wants the state to do more to curb air pollution.

LTV Reaction

NewsNight's Jim Neumann is in Hoyt Lakes and he'll be chiming in with what he has discovered while meeting with former LTV steel workers.

In rehearsal

Lou Harvin crashes another rehearsal as he hooks up with the Stillwater Area High School jazz band preparing for their next concert. Young people enjoying jazz...Satchmo would be proud.

Wednesday, January 10

The figures are in

The St. Paul police department has taken a look at who they are pulling over. St. Paul Police Chief William Finney will join us to discuss the findings with NewsNight's Lou Harvin.

The new guy in town

It's Arts & Media night so Jim Neumann headed off to the Ordway Music Theatre in St. Paul to chat with Andreas Delfs. Andreas is the new Music Director of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.

In the spotlight...

...check out the cast members of The Brave New Workshop's performance of Flanagan's Wake.

Thursday, January 11

The future of education

Education Minnesota has released the results of their first statewide poll of Minnesota school superintendents and what was found is alarming. Education Minnesota Co-President, Judy Schaubach will be in to discuss the organization's legislative plans.

Piece by piece

Filmmaker Alan Berliner has created art from hundreds of clips of old home videos and films for Minneapolis' Walker Art Center's "Lost Images Regained" show. He'll be in tonight to explain the methods behind his madness.

In the spotlight...

...our talented crew brings you the music of Frifot. Pay attention to this one, you'll find out what a mandora is.

Plus...

...find out the latest regarding the downtown St. Paul Dayton's, check out what Citizens United for Baseball in Minnesota have planned and take a walk through Learning Park.

Monday, January 15

Councils of Colors

Hear how representatives of the Asian American, Native American, African American and Latino American communities describe the situations their people are facing. What's in store for the session and what kind of help do they anticipate receiving?

Worthy of Tribute

Mason Jennings graces our stage as he sings tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

All that and...

...much, much more on NewsNight Minnesota.

Hello, operator?

Bryce Hallowell of Qwest Communications will be joining us to talk about area codes. No matter where you live or whom you are trying to reach chances are pretty good the numbers have changed and Bryce will be able to tell you why.

Pack up the kids and hit the road

The Governor wants to increase tourism within the state. Focusing on cultural sites across Minnesota the Director of the MN Office of Tourism, John Edman, will sit down with Ken to describe the latest plan.

From the Capitol

Mary Lahammer will be joining us live from the Capitol. Find out from Tim Pawlenty and Roger Moe how tripartisan government is working.

In the Spotlight...

...we'll be giving you a dose of Swedish music as the band Frifot joins us.

Wednesday, January 17

Easier to get around?

Ground has been broken for the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit line. Transportation Commissioner Elwyn Tinklenberg will be in studio B to shed some light on the rail line, the Crosstown project, the Stillwater bridge and all things relating to transportation.

Back in the ring

Senator Paul Wellstone has decided to seek a third term in the U.S. Senate. NewsNight's Mary Lahammer was at the press conference today in St. Paul. We'll give you more sound than you'll hear anywhere else.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist...

...but if you loathe commercials and have a sharp wit you may have what it takes to be a mental engineer. Find out if you can hang with John Forde, the host of "Mental Engineering", he'll will be in to spread the joy he gets from commercials.

Our Spotlight shines on...

...The Minnesota Opera as Adriana Zabala sings a song from "The Capulets and the Montagues".

Thursday, January 18

So long, fair well...

We've invited two local political junkies to discuss President Clinton's eight years in office. Mitch Pearlstein of the Center of the American Experiment and Duchess Harris of Macalester College will critique Clinton's good bye speech, which you can see live on NewsNight. Undoubtedly they'll also be adding their opinions concerning his legacy.

Busy day at the Capitol

The Capitol was buzzing with activity as a number groups made their voices heard. We'll bring you extended sound from; the Taxpayers Association of Minnesota, the Men's Action Committee, reaction from the Crosstown construction plan and the DFL supporting Senator Wellstone's announcement to seek a third term.

His next gig is big

NewsNight favorite GB Leighton will be palying before a big audience on Saturday night...tune in to find out what's in store.

Monday, January 22

Roe v. Wade

President Bush, John Ashcroft, the Supreme Court and millions of people down the line have opinions about the ruling that took place 28 years ago. NewsNight welcomes Tim Stanley of the Pro-Choice Education Coalition and Rep. Lynda Bourdreau, R-Faribault to the set to let us know what to expect this year.

Butt out

NewsNight's Jim Neumann traveled to Little Falls to explore their proposed smoking ban. The battle against big tobacco continues.

Budget battle

Governor Ventura releases his budget tomorrow. Who will get what? ARC brought their concerns to the forefront at the Capitol today. To learn more about the Governor's budget be sure to catch NewsNight on Tuesday night.

Tuesday, January 23

Dishing out the dough

Governor Ventura released the highlights of his 2001 budget plan. Who got what and how much, who was left out, and what are the reactions the state's lawmakers? Mary Lahammer will give you all the information you will need live from the Capitol.

New guy on the block

Senator Mark Dayton joins NewsNight via satellite from Washington and tells Lou Harvin about his first few weeks in Washington and speaks his mind about Attorney General hopeful Sen. John Ashcroft.

The rebirth of a church

The architect behind the new St. Ambrose church in Woodbury, Dave Wagner, and Father Richard Pates meet with Ken Stone to show him the highlights of their newly designed worship space.

Wednesday, January 24

Honoring a leader

Civil rights activist and U of M grad Roy Wilkins is being honored on the 2001 black heritage series commemorative stamp issued by the US Postal Service. NewsNight was at the unveiling and will find out what it takes to be immortalized on a stamp.

The smoke has settled

Earlier this week Jim Neumann traveled to Little Falls to report on a proposed smoking ban. The votes have been tallied and tonight we will get the reaction of those involved.

In the spotlight...

...check out the music of guitarist John McKone.

Related Link:
John Mckone's Web site

Highlighting a special show

Siobhan Cleary, the host of "Health Diary", will discuss her up and coming show which takes an in depth look at domestic violence.

Mary's beat

Mary Lahammer will report on the news of the day from the Capitol. Democrats and Republicans are working together to reform campaign practices and find out what some law makers want to do to fill a hole created by a reduction in the price of license tabs.

Remembering the Captain

Legendary jazz man "Captain" Jack McDuff has passed away. We'll take a long listen to the sound that made him one of the most respected organists around.

Ethically Speaking

Jim Neumann chats with the director of the Center for Bioethics. Jeff Kahn joins us to talk about the possibilities of cloning humans, luminous monkeys and stem research.

An award winner

Minnesota Public Radio's Stephen Smith will enlighten us with more about his Kosovo documentary.

Related Link:
Kosovo story at MPR

Hittin' the road

Ken Stone reports from Pelican Rapids. How does a small town create an active dialogue with its Hispanic population?

Plus...

...Sen. Dick Day introduces some interesting legislation, Mary Lahammer reports about plans to limit the reign telemarketers have on your personal information and cell phones helping victims of domestic abuse speak out.

Politics with Mary

Mary Lahammer will be reporting live from the Capitol. She'll bring you the news and views of the day in a manner you've only come to expect from NewsNight.

Affordability discussion

There are very few affordable apartments for rent in the Twin Cities. People with full time jobs cannot afford to live in close proximity to where they work. Rents are increasing at a rate greater than tenant's compensation, what can be done? Advocates for affordable housing, Monica Nilsson and Deanna Foster will be in to shed some light on the situation.

In the spotlight...

...the Christopher Watson dance troupe will entertain you.

The State of Minnesota v. BCBS

The Attorney General has added to his case against Blue Cross and Blue Shield. You'll hear from a representative from Blue Cross as well as Mike Hatch.

Keeping you informed

NewsNight will bring you the news of the day from the State Capitol and beyond.

In the spotlight....

....check out the sounds of Triplicate

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