Midday

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Trailblazing woman in Minnesota politics
Today, friends and colleagues mark the 25th anniversary of Joan Growe's 19-ballot DFL endorsement for the U.S. Senate in 1984. She was the first woman nominated for the Senate in Minnesota history. The longtime Secretary of State joins Midday to talk about her career in politics.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Joan Growe: Minnesota Secretary of State 1975-1999. Minnesota House of Representatives (DFL) 1973-74. Ran unsuccessfully for United States Senate in 1984 against Rudy Boschwitz. RSVP to attend the June 16th party (5-7pm) at Key Investment by calling 612-333-6700.
More from MPR
Voices of Minnesota (10/27/2003)
The Changing Face of Power (12/05/2003)
Answers to your election questions (11/11/2008)
Resources
Joan Growe's historical documents
Archived version of Secretary of State Web site
Iran presidential election results disputed
The Guardian Council has agreed to a partial recount of the election and thousands of protestors have taken to the streets. What does Iranian democracy look like, and what does this election mean for the future?12:00 p.m.
Guests
Daniel Brumberg: Professor of Government, Georgetown University. Acting director of the Muslim World Initiative in the Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, at the United States Institute of Peace.
More from MPR
U of M students protest re-election of Iranian president (06/15/2009)
Is diplomacy with Iran going nowhere? (06/10/2009)
Full text of President Obama's speech in Egypt (06/04/2009)
Resources
Daniel Brumberg web site
United States Institute of Peace web site