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The one and only debate between Mondale and Coleman in 2002

The one and only debate between Mondale and Coleman in 2002

Former Vice President Walter Mondale and St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman debated only once in the 2002 race for senator -- the day before the election.
by Jim Bickal

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Best place for winter camping? Try Antarctica

Best place for winter camping? Try Antarctica

In 2000, MPR News got a call from Antarctica. It was explorer Ann Bancroft describing the mostly pleasant weather her and her partner Liv Arnesen experienced on their way to the South Pole.
by Jim Bickal

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What should we do about confederate monuments?

What should we do about confederate monuments?

The national debate over the fate of Confederate monuments, flags and place names was chosen as the topic for discussion this fall in the "Hot Topics: Cool Talk" series at the University of St. Thomas.
by MPR News Staff

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Why LBJ couldn't, or wouldn't, extricate America from the Vietnam War

Why LBJ couldn't, or wouldn't, extricate America from the Vietnam War

The documentary "LBJ's War" features archival audio of President Johnson and others discussing the Vietnam War, which evidence shows he, and others, knew was unwinnable.
by MPR News Staff

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Paul Wellstone on what kind of person should be state auditor

Paul Wellstone on what kind of person should be state auditor

In a 1982 debate between Paul Wellstone and Arne Carlson, both vying for the position of State Auditor, Wellstone talked about how the right candidate should be a "community builder."
by Jim Bickal

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Anti-semitism in Minneapolis history

Anti-semitism in Minneapolis history

An unsavory part of Minnesota's past: In the 1930's and 1940's, Minneapolis had the dubious distinction of being one of the most anti-Semitic cities in America.
by MPR News Staff

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In 2002, Rick Kahn turned Wellstone memorial into political rally

In 2002, Rick Kahn turned Wellstone memorial into political rally

This month marks the 15th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Senator Paul Wellstone. His close friend Rick Kahn repeated a specific plea during his memorial.
by Jim Bickal

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Walter Mondale on the struggle for civil rights

Walter Mondale on the struggle for civil rights

The struggle to pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act is the focus of a Tony Award-winning play on stage this month at the History Theatre in downtown St. Paul, called "All the Way."
by MPR News Staff

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APM Reports: 'Historically Black' series

APM Reports: 'Historically Black' series

Selections from the APM Reports/Washington Post podcast series, "Historically Black."

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