Over the decades, MPR has presented the many different perspectives of Minnesota politics and politicians. This collection is home to a multitude speeches, interviews and debates on the issues of the day. Important topics of civil rights, environment, crime, budget, legislation, and campaigns are addressed.
Click on link to these well-known figures to see audio segments directly related to them: Michele Bachmann Arne Carlson Keith Ellison Hubert Humphrey Amy Klobuchar Eugene McCarthy Walter Mondale Tim Pawlenty R.T. Rybak Jesse Ventura Paul Wellstone
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April 26, 1979 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports on Minnesota State House Environment and Natural Resources Commitee hearing on bill to set up a BWCA Citizens Advisory Commitee. Before hearing could progress, the bill was laid over, followed by a walkout of Dave Battaglia and supporters.
April 28, 1979 - Muriel Humphrey comments on new home in Lake Minnetonka area.
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May 19, 1979 - On this special regional public affairs program, MPR’s Dale Connelly interviews Dave Durenberger, Independent-Republican U.S. senator of Minnesota. Topics include energy, foreign policy, agriculture, and other issues.
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