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Bill Wareham

Editor
Minnesota Public Radio
bwareham@mpr.org

Bill Wareham has held a variety of positions since joining Minnesota Public Radio in 1982, including news director, deputy news director and a senior editor in the Minnesota Public Radio newsroom. He covered the state Capitol and politics for Minnesota Public Radio and the Associated Press. When he wasn't reporting on politics, he could often be heard reporting on sports (including the World Series, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, Final Four and U.S. Open golf tournament) and pop music. He graduated from St. Olaf College, where he majored in political science. Wareham grew up in Minneapolis and currently lives in St. Paul.

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Exit poll shows Iraq factors in Democrats success

The Iraq effect was certainly apparent in the state's U.S. Senate race, and it may well have affected local races too. Ultimately, though, it wasn't strong enough to push Gov. Tim Pawlenty from office. (11/08/2006)

KNOW Exit Poll: Presidential vote in Minnesota was referendum on Iraq

Exit poll data suggests John Kerry's victory in Minnesota was more a rejection of President Bush than an affirmation of the Democratic challenger. Read the full exit poll results and listen to voters explain why they voted the way they did. (11/02/2004)

A Bad State of Mind: Minnesota's fractured mental health system

Minnesota has one of the highest teen suicide rates in the nation. Families in crisis may have to wait months for treatment of mental health diseases, and health care organizations are closing mental health treatment facilities even as the rates of mental health disease soar. Some mental health experts say the state is "a basket case" when it comes to providing proper treatment. (02/09/2004)

Poll Shows Playboy Interview Cost Ventura

Polling done this week by Minnesota Public Radio and the St. Paul Pioneer Press supports the notion that Governor Jesse Ventura's popularity has taken a hit in the wake of his Playboy magazine interview. (10/08/1999)

Legislative Committee Seeks to Leverage MPR to Sell KSJN 99.5

A Minnesota House committee voted to withhold state money from Minnesota Public Radio unless the network sells its KSJN broadcast frequency to a group of minority broadcasters. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Wareham reports. (04/17/1997)