May 3, 2002 - The main drama of the DFL convention comes tomorrow, when delegates will endorse a candidate for governor. State Auditor Judi Dutcher, and state Senators Becky Lourey and Roger Moe have all agreed to abide by tomorrow's endorsement, and won't challenge the endorsed candidate in a primary. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum has been following the candidates around today, as they tried to persuade uncommitted delegates. Dutcher, Lourey and Moe spent most of the day working the crowd. Moe appears to be the front-runner, according to early delegate counts, but many delegates are still undecided. Moe started the day by naming one of his Senate colleagues as his running mate. 36-year-old Julie Sabo is a first-term Senator, an elementary school teacher and the daughter of Fifth District Congressman Martin Sabo. Moe says he's optimistic - but not overconfident - that he'll get the endorsement...
May 2, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on Roger Moe’s candidacy for governorship. A former math teacher, Roger Moe has the most political experience out of all the candidates in the running for governor. Report includes commentary from former Vice President Walter Mondale, who endorsed Moe for governor; and Becky Lourey, state senator and rival DFL candidate for governor.
April 30, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on Mike Hatch and others view that Governor Ventura cannot close the mansion even if the legislature will not give him enough money. If Ventura does not live in it, then staff needs to be hired to live there in order to prevent vandalism and to keep it clean.
April 29, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on potential closing of governor's mansion. Many are upset, including Olivia Irvine Dodge and her sister. They donated their father's mansion on Summit Avenue to the state in 1965.
April 26, 2002 - The Sullivan/Scavel ticket is now a hot topic. Scavel will serve as a representative for farmers and teachers.
April 24, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports that Governor Ventura says he does not want to close the governor's mansion on Summit Avenue. He had considered closing the mansion since he has chosen not to move in there and the costs to keep it open were problematic due to legislative budget cuts.
April 19, 2002 - If recent television ads are any indication, education will be one of the top issues in this year's U.S. Senate race. An ad for Republican Norm Coleman touts Coleman's educational achievements during his two terms as mayor of St. Paul. Democrats say Coleman is taking credit for things he didn't do. A recent ad for Coleman's opponent, DFL incumbent Senator Paul Wellstone, highlighted Wellstone's push for more education funding. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
April 18, 2002 - The five major DFL and Republican candidates for governor shared a stage for the first time in the campaign last night (WEDNESDAY). The five participated in a student-sponsored debate at the University of Minnesota. Questions about higher education, jobs and affordable housing highlighted the differences between the Democrats and Republicans. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
April 12, 2002 - House and Senate negotiators traded budget offers today, taking more of what legislative leaders are calling "baby steps" toward balancing the budget. But the House and Senate still can't agree on whether to raise taxes or cut spending to deal with the remaining deficit. Legislative leaders say at this pace a budget solution is weeks away. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
March 25, 2002 - Minnesota lawmakers are coming up against their self-determined deadline for finishing the session. Leglislators have said they want to complete their work and adjourn by Easter. But they still have plenty to do, including agreeing on a plan to close a $440 million gap in the state budget. Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer gets developments from MPR's Capitol Bureau Chief Laura McCallum.