NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
March 2001

Speaking her mind

The Lieutenant Governor Mae Schunk will join Lou Harvin in the studio. Topics of conversation will revolve around her latest tour of schools and the Governor's budget.

Women with Vision

The Walker Art Center is previewing a film series dedicated to women film makers. Tonight we'll take a peak at some film clips.

The Governor's Workforce

Governor Ventura was in Blaine today. So were we. We'll give you extended sound of what was on his mind.

Monday, March 05

Fighting the Rails

Tonight Jim Neumann will mediate what promises to be a heated discussion between three major players in the DM&E railroad controversy.

From Broadway to NewsNight

Broadway and television star Donny Osmond will be in studio. Tune in to hear what he has to say.

Remembering Stassen

Former Governor Harold Stassen passed away this weekend. NewsNight will take a look at his legacy.

Tuesday, March 06

Mary's Beat

NewsNight's political reporter, Mary Lahammer, will be reporting all of the news of the day live from the Capitol.

A Silent Killer

Lending a voice to depression awareness we'll speak with a community advocate and a professor from the University of Minnesota.

Trimming an inch

Did you notice this morning's Star Tribune was a little skinnier? We'll ask them about the financial reasons behind their decision.

An inside look at the television industry

How many news programs can our market handle? When April rolls around we'll have yet another 9 pm broadcast to choose from. How will they draw viewers? We'll ask the news directors from Fox 29 and KSTP-TV.

The work of an artist

Bill T. Jones is ending his tenure with the Walker Art Center. It's been a very productive four years, tonight he'll chat with producer Mary Stucky.

Capitol news

It was a busy day on hill we'll have extended sound from Senator Roger Moe talking about health care and Governor Ventura pitching an idea that would help Minnesota based internet retailers draw business.

Growing up homeless

Ken Stone's on going coverage of homelessness in Minnesota continues this evening. Did you know that the average age of a homeless person in Minnesota is nine years old? Joining us for an in-depth housing conversation are: Emmett Carson of the Minneapolis Foundation, Housing Commissioner Kit Hadley and Mary Crowley from People Serving People.

Have gun, will travel?

Should it be easier to protect yourself with a concealed weapon? A controversial bill came before committee today that would allow anyone over 21 years old with a clean record and sufficient safety training to carry a hand gun.

Name that tune

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was selected as the number on song of the century. Who made it famous? The answer my surprise you.

Monday, March 12

NWA update

Hear the latest on the dispute between airline mechanics and Northwest Airlines.

Rural concerns

Rural lawmakers met to discuss their concerns and strategize for the legislative session.

New voice

Hear from a new voice in the local Vietnamese community.

Mary's Beat

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will join us live from the Capitol. She's been covering the stories of the day and will give us the low down.

Getting wired

How long will it be until the entire state gets wired for internet service? How do the Twin Cities match up with the rest of the country when it comes to internet usage? Milda Hedblom, our technology expert from Augsburg College will join us in studio B.

Who's caring for our children?

How many children are living in foster care in Minnesota? Tune in to find out.

Wednesday, March 14

Stay in the loop

Have you heard of Semisonic? Catch NewsNight Minnesota tonight and you'll be part of the 'in crowd'. They are just one of the many talented performers we've featured in our Spotlight. Plus, we'll talk to a couple pop music critics and ask them about the Minnesota music scene. Have we seen anything since the days of Prince?

Prescription drug fight

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer interviews two lawmakers at the forefront of the prescription drug battle underway in the Legislature. Who's fulfilling their campaign promises? Mary finds out.

Stay informed...

...NewsNight Minnesota gives you the news of the day in a way the other stations don't.

Thursday, March 15

Capitol Round Up

Thursday was a busy day at the Capitol. We'll give you the low down on a sales tax bill involving the DNR, the Governor's efforts to help out the Iron Range and the criminal investigation surrounding the Department of Children, Families and Learning.

First Person Plural

What happens when you realize you are not who your loved thought you were? Next Tuesday, on TPT2, you will be able to see "First Person Plural" the story of Deann Borshay Liem and her plight of mistaken identity in a Korean/American adoption case. Deann will be in studio discussing her self produced documentary.

An Irishman and a Finn walked into a bar...

If you're neither Finnish nor Irish you may not give a flyin' grasshopper about the 'holidays' that fall near the ides of March...but if you're busily looking for your green (and purple) apparel we have a special little tribute just for you.

Monday, March 19

Greater Minnesota Editors

This is one of our favorite segments. We've invited newspaper editors from across the state to set to talk about wha's making news in their neck of the woods. Pia Lopez joins us from the Duluth News Tribune, Fran Edstrom is the Winona Post's editor, and Deb Flemming made the trip up from Mankato where she is the editor of the Mankato Free Press.

The Speaker reacts

Speaker of the House Steve Sviggum joins us tonight. He'll give us his reactions to some current issues taking place at the Capitol.

If you build, they will come?

Yet another stadium plan is in the works. Hear how this one will keep a little extra green in the pockets of tax payers.

Tuesday, March 20

A Pack of Jackals

Nearly everyone feels one way or another about how our elected officials are holding office. Tonight we'll talk to the people you listen to, watch and read when you need help developing your own opinion. NewsNight has invited Jim Ragsdale, a political reporter for the Pioneer Press, Kerri Miller, a political reporter for KARE-TV and Brian Bakst, a political reporter for the Associated Press to the set to join Mary Lahammer in what promises to be a lively discussion.

Our Very own Tinsel Town

The Oscars are being awarded on Sunday. The City Pages' film critic, Rob Nelson, will join us to tell us what he likes and doesn't like about this years' nominees. Plus, he'll fill us in on the Minneapolis / St. Paul International Film Festival.

In our Spotlight...

...Opera makes a triumphant return. Singers from the Minnesota Opera will join us to sing two songs from "The Barber in Seville".

Thursday, March 22

IF FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED

There's another stadium proposal on the table. Lou Harvin interviews Star Tribune sports writer Jay Weiner and finds out what Jay likes and dislikes about the current plan.

THE HEALTH OF AFRICAN AMERICANS

In the midst of Health Diary's two part series dealing with the health of African-Americans NewsNight chats with Dr. Reed Tuckson of UnitedHealth Group. Dr. Tuckson will give his opinions as to why he thinks African Americans are less likely to visit a doctor and what can be done to curb this trend.

PLUS...

...the Attorney General is going after another health care provider, the budget is under attack, Mark Dienhart has a new job we'll be talking kids & science with a representative from the Science Museum

Monday, March 26

The Capitol Beat

What does hot dish have in common with Governor Ventura and a single session State Legislature? Tune in to find out.

How concerned should we be?

You cannot open a paper or turn on a television without reading or hearing about hoof and mouth disease. Tonight we will talk with a representative from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to find out what he thinks will happen next.

Practice makes perfect

NewsNight Minnesota visited the Historic Orpheum Theatre to bring you behind the scenes access to a dress rehearsal of Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA.

Tuesday, March 27

News from the Capitol

NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will be reporting on the news of the day live from the Capitol. Among other things, she'll be discussing finance reform, education and license plates.

The new guy in town

There's a new guy heading up the Hennepin County Public Defenders office. We'll introduce you to Leonardo Castro and find out what he has planned for his new job.

Artists with a cause

Ken Stone takes a sneak peek at an unique art show hosted by the Minneapolis Foundation.

The Cat in the Hat

The kids at Bruce F. Vento Elementary received quite a treat as jazz great Chuck Mangione paid them a visit. Catch his act tonight on NewsNight.

Wednesday, March 28

More support for higher ed

What do Norm Coleman, Sharon Sayles Belton, Wendell Anderson and Arne Carlson have in common? They all would like to see more funding for higher education. NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will report on the events of the day at the Capitol.

Framing local history

Little Falls artist Charles Kapsner is about to finish his latest work depicting the history of his Central Minnesota home.

Creating energy sources

How can we make sure the energy crisis California is facing won't hit Minnesotans? Diane Jensen of the Minnesota Project will be in studio discussing ways we can create energy alternatives.

In the spotlight...

...NewsNight welcomes the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus as they warm up before this weekend's birthday celebration at the Mann Concert Hall on the campus of the U of M.

Thursday, March 29

Minnesota's changing demographics

A new study shows that Minnesota's population has become less white and less rural in the last 10 years. We talk to former state demographer Hazel Reinhardt.

AIDA Illuminated

We sat down with the Tony award-winning lighting designer for Elton John-Tim Rice production of Aida.

Chuck Mangione

NewsNight caught with Chuck Mangione spreading the joy and importance of music at Bruce Vento Elementary.

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