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| 2007 | Minnesota's World War II era | The sacrifices and accomplishments of Minnesota's World War II generation, and their new monument at the Capitol in St. Paul. |
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| 2007 | Minnesota's suffrage movement | A look into the struggles of the Minnesota suffrage movement. |
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00:04:18 |
| 2007 | Knute Nelson, Minnesota Icon | A profile of Knute Nelson, Minnesota's record setting Legislator, Governor and U.S. Senator. |
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| 2007 | Governor John A. Johnson | A profile of Governor John A. Johnson of St. Peter, the first native born governor of Minnesota, and the first governor to die in office. |
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| 2007 | The Babyboomer Effect | A dramatic population shift is on Minnesota’s horizon as babyboomers reach retirement. This babyboomer effect will have a wide-ranging impact on various public policies, including state funding, transportation systems, the delivery of health care and pensions. In fact, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, called the 20/20 caucus, is taking a long-term view of public policies and looking for solutions. |
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| 2006 | The Rathskeller | The Capitol's cafe, located in the basement of the building,is an architectural revival. |
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| 2006 | Legislative Political Parties | Minnesota Legislature's Political Parties Common beliefs bring together policymakers under one party umbrella. The principles defining the Republican party and the Democratic Farmer Labor party are distinct among those who serve in the Minnesota Legislature. |
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| 2006 | Parking at the Capitol | Find out where to park when visiting the State Capitol. |
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| 2006 | The Capitol Dome | The dome of the State Capitol is an innovative structure, designed by Cass Gilbert to withstand Minnesota's cruel weather fluctuations. |
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| 2006 | Capitol Renovation | Plans are underway to update and improve Minnesota's most prominent public building -- the State Capitol. |
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| 2005 | Health Care Costs | As the public demand for controlling the cost of health care grows, health care experts and lawmakers continue to search for the reasons behind the escalating costs and ways to make care more affordable. |
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| 2005 | Funding Capital Improvement Projects | Prioritizing capital improvement projects is a process that begins months before the legislative session convenes. |
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| 2005 | Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz | Former Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz entered the judiciary as an advocate for child protection issues and as a promoter of new ideas, both of which established a framework for her tenure as the state’s lead justice. |
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| 2005 | Constitutional Amendments | Changing the state's constitution is no easy task and one that is deliberately designed to empower Minnesota voters. |
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| 2004 | Civil War Statues | Minnesota was a leader among the Northern states in offering troops to the civil war effort, and four statues of state civil war leaders are prominent in the Capitol Rotunda. |
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| 2004 | The Senate President | Unique to the legislature is the position of Senate President, established by the voters in 1972. |
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| 2004 | The Senate Chamber | Architect Cass Gilbert designed the smaller of the two legislative chambers with purpose and beauty. |
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| 2004 | The Lincoln Portrait | The portrait of President Lincoln hangs prominently in the House chamber. Ever wonder why? |
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| 2004 | The Capitol's Lightbulbs | Maintaining the lights within the state Capitol is more than a 10,000 task job. |
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| 2004 | The House Chamber | The largest chamber in the state capitol is unique in its design and function. |
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| 2004 | The Governors' Portraits | Throughout the state capitol are the portraits of Minnesota's former governors, many of whom have influenced the final painting. |
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| 2004 | The General Fund | Minnesota's biggest state fund is the General Fund. |
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| 2004 | Budget Forecasting | The budget forecast is critical in planning the biennial state budget, and Finance Commissioner Peggy Ingison explains the process of determining Minnesota's financial outlook. |
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| 2003 | The Senate Information Office | The Senate Information Office is considered the "first call for help" when navigating the legislative process. |
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| 2003 | The Differences of the Political Parties | Common beliefs bring together legislators under one party umbrella. The principles defining the Republican party and the Democratic Farmer Labor party are distinct. |
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| 2003 | Lobbying | Anyone can impact what happens at the Capitol, and legislators and professional lobbyists offer a few easy tips. |
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| 2003 | Youth Web Sites | Children and young adults can become aquainted with state government through the aid of several websites. The Governor's office, the state legislature and state agencies offer a variety of website tools to help teachers and students understand the activities at the Capitol. |
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| 2003 | Three Separate Branches of Government | In defining a new democracy, the country founders designed three equal branches. Former Governor Arne Carlson, Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz and Secretary of Senate Pat Flahaven explain the uniqueness of each branch of government. |
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| 2002 | How to Testify at the State Capitol | Lobbyists and government officials are not the only ones who testify at committee hearings during the legislative session. Citizens often provide compelling, valuable public testimony that impacts the outcome of future laws. This video outlines how to arrange to testify at a hearing and how to testify effectively. |
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| 2002 | Senate State Fair Booth | The Senate State Fair booth supplies abundant information on the Minnesota Senate and the Legislative process. Visit the Senate booth to find out what district you live in, who your senator is, or to get information on laws and the legislative process. You can also take a public opinion poll and an interactive computer tour of the State Capitol.
The booth is located in the Education Building and Senate staff and members are available to answer questions and hear concerns. |
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| 2002 | How to Read a Bill | This video explains the ins and outs of reading a bill. Did you know there are three types of bills? Find out what they are and other useful tidbits in regards to understanding a drafted bill. |
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| 2002 | Power in the Process: The Anti-Hazing Law | See and hear the powerful story of a young woman who was a victim of a dangerous high school hazing initiation. By becoming active in the legislative process, she was able to change the law to help protect others from similar incidents. |
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