Extras

A Push for Native American Urban Bonding Projects
We learn about an effort to gain state bonding money for 16 indigenous organizations.
A Push for Native American Urban Bonding Projects

Profile of Noted Indian Chef Raghavan Iyer
Kaomi Lee talks with the Minnesota-trained and much-honored Indian chef Raghavan Iyer.
Profile of Noted Indian Chef Raghavan Iyer

Paul Douglas Talks Snow and Flooding
Paul Douglas stops by for his monthly weather visit with some early spring concerns.
Paul Douglas Talks Snow and Flooding

Gender Affirming Healthcare Bill Passes State House
Rep. Leigh Finke talks about her legislation to support transgender healthcare services.
Gender Affirming Healthcare Bill Passes State House

Banking on the Minnesota Economy
Economist Louis Johnston talks Minnesota jobs and the state of banking.
Banking on the Minnesota Economy

Tane interviews a snake about St. Patrick driving his brethren out of the Emerald Isle.
Weekly Essay | Tane Danger

Ransomware Attack On Minneapolis Public Schools
We talked with a reporter and cybersecurity expert on the data breach in the Mpls Schools.
Ransomware Attack On Minneapolis Public Schools

Political Panel | Bonding Bill Politics
DFLers Melisa Lopez Franzen + Javier Morillo are joined by Gregg Peppin + Andy Brehm.
Political Panel | Bonding Bill Politics

Plans for a New Medical School in St. Cloud
Top officials from the U of M Medical School and CentraCare talked about the plans.
Plans for a New Medical School in St. Cloud

Owamni Restaurant Chef Sean Sherman
Sean Sherman talks about his acclaimed restaurant Owamni that features indigenous cuisine.
Owamni Restaurant Chef Sean Sherman

Legacy of U of M Graduate Pat Schroeder
U of M professor Kathryn Pearson details the legacy of congresswoman Pat Schroeder.
Legacy of U of M Graduate Pat Schroeder

Latest Audit of the Southwest Light Rail Project
Legislator Auditor Judy Randall addresses LRT cost overruns and oversight concerns.
Latest Audit of the Southwest Light Rail Project

Index File Question | First Viking Game on Artificial Turf
We teased you with a history question and played an archival tune by the Irish Rovers
Index File Question | First Viking Game on Artificial Turf

Holocaust Survivor Testifies Before Minnesota Lawmakers
Ninety-nine year old Dora Zaidenweber advocates for genocide curriculum in state schools.
Holocaust Survivor Testifies Before Minnesota Lawmakers

Weekly Essay | Mark DePaolis is Winter Weary
Dr. Mark says Minnesota Marchs comes in like a lion and go out as a bigger, meaner lion.
Weekly Essay | Mark DePaolis is Winter Weary

Week in Politics | Bonding and More
Republicans Brian McDaniel + Fritz Knaak are joined by DFLers Karla Bigham + JaNae Bates.
Week in Politics | Bonding and More

Sports Roundup | Wild Winning and Vikings Release Vets
Larry Fitzgerald talks MN Wild, Vikes and Gopher hoops during his monthly chat.
Sports Roundup | Wild Winning and Vikings Release Vets

Rare Capitol Appearance by Governors Pawlenty and Dayton
The proposed Sanford/Fairview merger and its effect on the U of M was the focus.
Rare Capitol Appearance by Governors Pawlenty and Dayton

Possible Renovation of the State Office Building
Mary Lahammer explores emerging plans for a major facelift to the State Office Building.
Possible Renovation of the State Office Building

Index File | The MN Connection to a Football Hall of Famer
We answered the sports trivia question and played an archive clip of Trip Shakespeare.
Index File | The MN Connection to a Football Hall of Famer

Early Assessment of the New 988 Mental Crisis Hotline
Star Tribune reporter Chris Serres looks at the first few months of the hotline service.
Early Assessment of the New 988 Mental Crisis Hotline

Background and Context on the Roof Depot Controversy
Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazzard discusses the controversial East Phillips project.
Background and Context on the Roof Depot Controversy

Attorney General Investigates Auto Companies
AG Keith Ellison is investigating the spike in thefts of Kia and Hyundai autos.
Attorney General Investigates Auto Companies

Week in Politics | Budget Surplus and Voting Rights
DFLers Susan Kent and Abou Amara match wits with GOPers Brian McClung and Annette Meeks.