November 5, 2010 - With the close of the 2010 gubernatorial race, MPR’s Curtis Gilbert revisits the memorable 1990 Minnesota governor’s race, which involved screaming headlines, sex scandals, an 11th hour withdrawal -- and a surprise upset victory.
June 2, 2010 - Former Republican Governor Arne Carlson says he's embarking on a Paul Revere Tour to raise alarm about Minnesota's financial condition. Former Republican Governor Arne Carlson came up with the idea for a nonpartisan summit last fall of former and current lawmakers as a way for Minnesota to better understand what he describes as a pending "economic tsunami."
September 2, 2009 - Former Republican Governor Arne Carlson and Former DFL House Speaker Dee Long preview the "Leadership Summit" on Minnesota state finances.
September 8, 2008 - Former Republican Govs. Al Quie and Arne Carlson and retiring U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad, R-Minnesota., recently shared the stage at the St. Paul College Club for a symposium titled "Minnesota's Progressive Republican Tradition: A History of Investing for Real Prosperity" sponsored by Growth & Justice, a progressive economic think tank.
August 23, 2007 - On this special Midday program at the Minnesota State Fair, former Minnesota governors Arne Carlson, a Republican, and Wendell Anderson, a DFLer, reflect on current events and politics past and future.
May 18, 2007 - Former governors offer advice on ending a session . Broadcast: Midday, 05/18/2007, 11:00 a.m. Legislators and the governor have three days to wrap things up -- and there is much wrapping left to do. Two of Minnesota's former governors have some advice for today's lawmakers on bringing the session to a successful conclusion. Guests: Wendell Anderson: Minnesota governor: 1971 - 1977. Arne Carlson: Minnesota governor: 1990 - 1998.
January 10, 2007 - Members of the recently sworn-in Minnesota Legislature got some advice Tuesday from four of Minnesota's elder statesmen. Former Govs. Al Quie, Wendell Anderson and Arne Carlson joined former U.S. Rep. Martin Sabo for a conversation at the 2007 Legislative Conference at the University of Minnesota.
June 1, 2006 - Former Minnesota governors Arne Carlson and Al Quie discuss the future of Republican Party.
May 12, 2003 - Four former Minnesota governors speak at the 2003 Freeman Forum: Community, Consensus & the Common Good. The forum is named after former Gov. Orville Freeman, who died this year. Former governors Arne Carlson, Wendell Anderson, Elmer L. Andersen and Al Quie are included in the forum.
December 17, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum examines Governor Jesse Ventura’s legacy, taking a look at taxes, state budget, education, light rail, deficit, and judiciary.