January 29, 1979 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports live from the state capital on the Minnesota Senate Tax Committee, which is hearing witnesses on the proposed repeal of the metropolitan area liquor tax as it relates to the proposed downtown Minneapolis domed stadium. Witnesses include stadium opponent Senator Robert Ashbach, principal stadium supporter Senator Steve Keefe, among others.
November 7, 1974 - Leader of the minority Republicans in the Minnesota State House, Robert Ashbach, discusses issues confronting legislature, including campaign reform, special interests, and budgetary concerns. Republican State Senator from St. Paul Robert Stassen talks about necessity of keeping DFL dominated state House in check.