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Ask the doctor: Dr. Hallberg on medical issues in the news.

2010
Mar 23, 2010 —

University of Minnesota family practice physician Dr. Jon Hallberg joins Midday in the studio to talk about medical issues in the news. Guest: Dr. Jon Hallberg: Family practice physician, Mill City Clinic. Assistant professor of family medicine, University of Minnesota.

Independence Party candidates for governor Series: Campaign 2010 (Rob Hahn, Tom Horner, John Uldrich)

2010
Mar 1, 2010 —

Meet the candidates: Independence Party candidates for governor. Broadcast: Midday, 03/01/2010, 11:00 a.m. Three Independence Party candidates for governor join Gary Eichten on Midday to discuss issues facing the state and take questions from listeners.

What did President Obama's health care summit accomplish?

2010
Feb 26, 2010 —

 A day after President Barack Obama gathered top lawmakers in Washington for a bipartisan summit on health care, former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger, Chair of the National Institute of Health Policy, assesses the ideas and accomplishments of the all-day session. Guest: David Durenberger: U.S.

Judge rules against unallotments

2009
Dec 31, 2009 —

A portion of the billions of dollars in cuts Governer Tim Pawlenty made to balance the budget last summer are now on hold. Ramsey District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin ruled that a $5.3 million food program cut from the budget should be restored. In question are the remaining cuts.  Guests Rep.

St. Paul charter could be first of closure trend as schools succumb to Pawlenty's funding shifts

2009
Nov 25, 2009 —

A charter school in St. Paul plans to close next month because of financial problems. 'Skills for Tomorrow' school has continually lost enrollment in recent years, which has only hurt finances, but officials say the governor's shifts in education funding this summer also contributed.

Town Hall meeting hosted by Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and Texas Congressman Ron Paul

2009
Sep 26, 2009 —

More than a thousand people rallied last night at a Minneapolis town hall meeting hosted by Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and Texas Congressman Ron Paul. reporter Jess Mador has more.

What to expect from the flu this fall

2009
Sep 3, 2009 —

Well, the State Fair put it's H1N1 flu action plan to work today. And, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Minnesota Department of Health, schools and employers need to be similarly ready for the virus as the fall flu season takes hold.

Safety net hospitals facing big losses from governor's cuts

2009
May 18, 2009 —

Minnesota's safety net hospitals are sifting through their options after Governor Pawlenty eliminated public insurance coverage for up to 35,000 of the state's poorest adults to balance the budget. The cuts don't take effect until the middle of 2010.

Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger reflect on public life and civic engagement

2009
Mar 17, 2009 —

Two senior statesmen reflect on public life and civic engagement. Broadcast: Midday, 03/17/2009, 12:00 p.m. St. Paul, Minn. ? Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger discuss their experiences in public life and the need for civic engagement.

Pawlenty says state on track to meet climate change goals - lawmakers want more leadership

2009
Feb 13, 2009 —

The Pawlenty administration says Minnesota is on track to meet its ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Officials reported to a legislative committee Thursday, as required by state law.

Native Americans ride to Mankato to mark 146th anniversary of mass hanging

2008
Dec 23, 2008 —

A group of about 50 Native Americans will ride on horseback into the Mankato area later this week. Their arrival will mark the end of a nearly 300 mile trip to mark the 146th anniversary of the largest mass execution in U.S. history.

Obama's role for Tom Daschle in health care

2008
Dec 11, 2008 —

In selecting Tom Daschle to be his health and human services secretary, President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday that he wanted Mr.

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