November 22, 2005 - MPR’s Art Hughes reports that two Minnesota legislators are proposing a bill to guard against invasive species hitchhiking in ocean-going ships on Lake Superior. The legislation would require big international ships that travel in Lake Superior to treat ballast water before dumping it into the lake.
November 7, 1997 - Midday discusses the newly unveiled plan to transfer Twins ownership to a foundation, with guests DFL State Rep. Ann Rest, Republican State Senator Roy Terwilliger, and Bill Lester, Executive Director of the MN Sports Facilities Commission. Listeners call in with questions.
November 7, 1997 - Midday guests discuss the newly unveiled plan to transfer Twins ownership to a foundation. Guests are DFL State Representative Ann Rest, Republican State Senator Roy Terwilliger, and Bill Lester, Executive Director of the MN Sports Facilities Commission.
January 9, 1997 - Midday looks at the proposal for a new Twins ballpark and the surrounding financial details with guests Gene Merriam, Minnesota Senate Finance Committee Chairman; and MPR reporter Bill Wareham. Program also includes short interviews with key individuals on proposal and listener call-in questions.
January 7, 1997 - On the opening day of the Minnesota Legislature, a Midday discussion with key legislators on the major issues coming up this session: taxes, welfare reform, education, crime, the Twins stadium. Program also includes an interview with Governor Arne Carlson about his hopes for the 1997-98 and a short profile on two new legislators.