January 9, 2003 -
January 6, 2003 - Republican Tim Pawlenty today (MONDAY) became the 38th person to hold the office of Minnesota governor. Pawlenty and the state's other constitutional officers were sworn in during a ceremony at the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. Governor Pawlenty inherits a projected four-and-a-half billion dollar budget deficit, and his closest advisor says he's prepared for the challenge. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
December 31, 2002 -
December 30, 2002 - When the 2003 Legislature convenes next week the main task facing lawmakers and Governor-elect Tim Pawlenty is how to deal with a four-and-a-half billion dollar budget deficit. The financial squeeze will affect almost every decision they make in the next few months. Yet just a couple of years ago, state officials were swimming in a sea of cash. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum looks at the dramatic downturn in Minnesota's economy - and what the state's leaders plan to do about it...
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.
December 6, 2002 -
November 11, 2002 -
October 30, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on memorial service for Paul Wellstone held at the University of Minnesota.
October 28, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on DFL efforts to find candidate to run in Wellstone’s place. Report includes clips of various speakers.
October 14, 2002 - DFL gubernatorial candidate Roger Moe plans to announce today Mon what he's calling a "large and far-reaching" transportation package. Transportation has become one of the defining issues in the governor's race. The four major party candidates are divided over everything from raising the gas tax to expanding light rail. Some voters say the candidates' views on transportation will determine their vote. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...