Extras

Video Essay | David Gillette | Mapping Life
David Gillette finds an alternative for GPS activity apps on his phone.
Video Essay | David Gillette | Mapping Life

Weekly Essay | Sheletta Brundidge | Artificial Intelligence?
Sheletta asks ChatGPT to write a humorous essay about Minnesota politics.
Weekly Essay | Sheletta Brundidge | Artificial Intelligence?

Political Panel | Final Days of the 2023 Legislative Session
DFLers Jeff Hayden and Wintana Melekin. Republicans Michelle Benson and Gregg Peppin.
Political Panel | Final Days of the 2023 Legislative Session

Legislative Leaders on the End of the 2023 Session
The leaders of the Minnesota House and Senate discuss what is left to be accomplished.
Legislative Leaders on the End of the 2023 Session

Busy Final Days at the State Capitol
Mary Lahammer with the latest on what bills are moving through the Minnesota Legislature.
Busy Final Days at the State Capitol

Another Twin Cities Mosque is Attacked
Jaylani Hussein of CAIR-MN reacts to the sixth attack on a local mosque this year.
Another Twin Cities Mosque is Attacked

Meteorologist Paul Douglas quizzes us on our knowledge of severe weather in Minnesota.
2023 Almanac Weather Quiz

Wrap | Chat With Retiring Almanac Producer Brendan Henehan
Cathy + Eric have an extended chat with Almanac producers Brendan Henehan + Kari Kennedy.
Wrap | Chat With Retiring Almanac Producer Brendan Henehan

Weekly Essay | Dominic Papatola Talks Transitions
Dominic Papatola talks about his busy spring that has him feeling old.
Weekly Essay | Dominic Papatola Talks Transitions

We check in with the Steeles who are making their first post-Covid Almanac appearance.
The Steeles | Live In Studio

Political Panel | End Of Session In Sight
DFLers Melisa López Franzen + Karla Bigham plus Republicans Brian McClung + Becky Scherr.
Political Panel | End Of Session In Sight

Longtime Almanac Producer Brendan Henehan Retires
Cathy and Eric talk with Almanac producers Brendan Henehan and Kari Kennedy.
Longtime Almanac Producer Brendan Henehan Retires

Interim U of M President Named
Interim U of M President Jeff Ettinger is joined by Board of Regents Chair Janie Mayeron.
Interim U of M President Named

Index File Section | History and Another Steeles Tune
Minnesota history question paired with a special tune by the Steeles.
Index File Section | History and Another Steeles Tune

Chris Farrell | Minimum Wage Study and the Debt Ceiling
American Public Media reporter Chris Farrell tackles two big economic topics.
Chris Farrell | Minimum Wage Study and the Debt Ceiling

Can Minnesota Lawmakers End Work Early?
Mary Lahammer looks at efforts by state lawmakers to end the session early.
Can Minnesota Lawmakers End Work Early?

The Wrap | Brendan Henehan Trivia
Almanac staffers share thoughts about retiring longtime show producer Brendan Henehan.
The Wrap | Brendan Henehan Trivia

What Other States May Teach Us About Legal Marijuana
Two Star Tribune reporters use Colorado and Michigan as marijuana test cases.
What Other States May Teach Us About Legal Marijuana

Weekly Essay | In Honor of Gordon Lightfoot
Kevin Kling thinks of the late Gordon Lightfoot as an honorary Minnesotan.
Weekly Essay | In Honor of Gordon Lightfoot

Political Panel | Will the Session End Early?
DFLers Abou Amara and JaNaé Bates plus Republicans Brian McDaniel and Andy Brehm.
Political Panel | Will the Session End Early?

Index File Question | 1991 World Record
Your chance to answer our weekly Minnesota history question.
Index File Question | 1991 World Record

End of COVID National Health Emergency
U of M epidemiologist Michael Osterholm talks about a key COVID milestone.
End of COVID National Health Emergency

Economic Roundup | 3M Layoffs, Debt Ceiling, Jobs Report
Economist Louis Johnston discusses layoffs at 3M, concerns about debt ceiling limit.