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November 7, 2017 4:00 AM

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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November 7, 2017 12:00 AM

An Election Day look back at our founders' disagreements

Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison had competing visions for America.

by MPR News Staff

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October 31, 2017 4:00 AM

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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October 31, 2017 12:00 AM

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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October 27, 2017 12:00 AM

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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October 24, 2017 4:00 AM

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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October 18, 2017 12:00 AM

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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October 17, 2017 10:00 AM

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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October 17, 2017 12:00 AM

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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October 13, 2017 12:00 AM

APM Reports: 'Historically Black' series

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

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