Almanac Highlights April 11, 2008

The Monologue
A rose by another other name would smell as sweet.  Or would it?  Dominic Papatola explores that very question.

The Dicey Weather
The Twin Cities didn't get socked with an April snowburst today, but many points up north did. Paul Douglas is back for another of his monthly Almanac weather chats.  And yes we will ask him about his plans after his sudden departure from WCCO TV. 

Governor and DFLers Square Off Once More
This week the battle was over veto cuts including the planned light rail route between Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Mary Lahammer brings you the latest from the capitol. 

House Leaders
House Majority Leader Tony Sertich and House Minority Leader Marty Seifert debate light rail and other big issues from the week.

Did You Know?
Did you know that a truck driving simulator led to some hilarious bi-partisan moments this week at the Capitol? 

A New St. Cloud Bridge
The DeSoto Bridge in St. Cloud will be replaced MNDOT announced this week.  We'll talk about  this and other highway construction projects this year with acting MNDOT Commissioner Bob McFarlin.

Congressman Tim Walz
A few weeks back we spoke on the program with several Republicans running for Congress in the First District.  This week  Democratic incumbent Tim Walz joins us on the set.

The Political Panel
The Governor's vetoes will be one topic with this week's version of the panel.  Democrats Wy Spano and Mary Jo McGuire match wits with Republicans Sarah Janecek and Brian Sullivan.

The Wrapup
Two, count them two, Minnesota history questions... some fine ball-handling by a certain Minnesota political reporter... and a rare musical clip from the tpt archives from 1984 featuring Steve Goodman and Jethro Burns.