Media Day

The annual Media Day at the Capitol is set for March 11th. The both the Republican and DFL caucus communication departments put on the event. There will be a panel discussion including Kerri Miller from KARE 11, Pat Sweeney of the St Paul Pioneer Press, Rochelle...

Tight On Message

Bill Hillsman commented on MPR after the election that is was easy to work with Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) because he was a professional and came into the studio to get the spot done. In the matter of a few takes the Ventura had the material for his commercials...

Differences of Opinion

Attendees at the Fitzgerald Theater and listeners of Minnesota Public Radio were able to hear the varied opinions of the leaders of three parts of the lawmaking side of Minnesota government. MPR presented the Fitzgerald Forum entitled “New Government. New...

DFL Straw Poll

The DFL is having a straw poll among precinct caucus attendees on March 3rd. The results of the poll may not help the DFL in its cause to strengthen the endorsement process. DFLers who attend precinct caucuses are not immune to issues in the general public. The MPR,...

Steve Who?

The progressive community has a new darling in the race to unseat Senator Rod Grams. His name is Dr. Steve Miles. Dr. Miles is the director of the Center of Biomedical Ethics. He has done extensive work with the American Refugee Committee, working in Cambodian refugee...