Extras

Weekly Essay| Adia Morris | Summer Break
Adia doesn’t like the heat that summer brings but hopes it’s the end of cold season.
Weekly Essay| Adia Morris | Summer Break

Mary Lahammer talks with Gov. Walz and former Gov. Ventura at the cannabis bill signing.
Marijuana Legalization

Gov. Walz talks about big bill signings this week and the 2023 legislative session.
Governor Tim Walz | June 2023

Hamline University’s David Schultz on the debt deal that beat the default deadline.
Debt Ceiling Deal in DC

Weekly Essay| Mark DePaolis | It’s Swimsuit Season
Mark talks about the pounds you don’t want to shed from your body.
Weekly Essay| Mark DePaolis | It’s Swimsuit Season

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

Renee Alexander, first female head of MN State Fair, talks about her first week as CEO.
The State Fair Makes History

Political Panel | Walz Veto + End of Session 2023
Republicans Amy Koch + Brian McDaniel join DFLers Susan Kent + Abou Amara to look back.
Political Panel | Walz Veto + End of Session 2023

Harding High teacher Michael Houston talks about challenges and rewards of teaching.
MN Teacher of the Year

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison | May 2023
AG Ellison on recent settlement with JUUL and anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
MN Attorney General Keith Ellison | May 2023

Index File Answer | One-Armed World Record
We answer the most recent question and play a Kathy Mattea tune from the archives.
Index File Answer | One-Armed World Record

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.