Friday, August 25, 2006
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Pluto's demotion
Pluto, the ninth planet, is a planet no more. Scientists attending the International Astronomical Union meeting in Prague voted Thursday to strip Pluto of its planet status and rename it a "dwarf planet." What will Pluto's demotion mean for astronomers and school children?11:06 a.m.GuestsRobert Pepin: Professor of physics at the University of Minnesota. Pepin has been working with NASA since the Apollo moon mission days.More from MPRVoices of Minnesota: Robert Pepin (02/01/2005)
Becky Lourey outlines her "fiscal framework"
DFL gubernatorial candidate Becky Lourey took her turn at the Humphrey Institute lectern Wednesday as part of the institute's series of Candidate Forums. Lourey, a state senator from Kerrick, is challenging DFL-endorsed candidate Mike Hatch in the Sept. 12 primary.12:06 p.m.More from MPRMike Hatch's Humphrey Institute speech (08/10/2006)Peter Hutchinson's Humphrey Institute speech (08/11/2006)Tim Pawlenty's Humphrey Institute speech (07/26/2006)Sue Jeffers' Humphrey Institute speech (08/23/2006)
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