Government Records
General topics dealt with in the videotapes include the economy, environment, education, crime prevention and safety, budget, taxes, ethics, healthcare, state and national politics, welfare reform, and technology, while topics of particular interest to Carlson's office include his Minnesota Milestones (budget) and Minnesota 2000 (outcome based education) programs, his 1993 budget bus tours, school vouchers and education tax credits, publicly funded boarding schools, disaster recovery efforts following flood (1993, 1997) and tornado (1998) damage, the Minnesota Twins baseball team's threatened move, Y2K compliance, and the 1998 U.S.S. Des Moines controversy. The videotapes also cover Carlson appearances in Mexico (circa 1991) and Japan (1992), National Governors' Association meetings, his State of the State addresses (1991-1996, 1998), and appearances by lieutenant governors Joanell Dyrstad (1991) and Joanne Benson (1997).
Many of the videotapes contain news programs originating on Twin Cities television stations, particularly KTCA, KARE, WCCO, KSTP, and KMSP. Several editions of KTCA's weekly Almanac program are included, as well as, programs originating on Rochester and Duluth television stations and on the C-SPAN network.
Several tapes were accompanied by cover letters, which are noted in the following Description of the Collection and are housed in a folder in the appropriate box.
The Minnesota Historical Society does not own copyright to the television and radio videotapes contained in this series.
Accession numbers: 2000-18; 2000-56; 2003-19
Processed by: Angela Goertz, August 1999; Cheri Thies, September 2000; Charles Rodgers, August 2002
Catalog ID number: 990017367840104294
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Clippings: Governor Carlson’s Education Plan.
The coverage focuses especially on the Governor’s controversial inclusion of school vouchers to aid low-income families send their children to private schools.
VHS format.
Case label: Almanac Carlson & Hatch.
Tape label: Almanac No. 349 8/28/87.
Publisher: St. Paul: KTCA-TV, ©1987.
Broadcast August 28, 1987, this edition of KTCA-TV’s Almanac, a weekly news and public affairs program, features Mike Hatch, Commissioner of Commerce and Arne Carlson, State Auditor. An argumentative discussion about a commerce publication produced by Mike Hatch and funded by the insurance industry (private money) which came under scrutiny by the Legislative Auditor.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Conferencia de Prensa del Gobernador de Minnesota.
Publisher: [Mexico: Televisa Network, undated].
Broadcast [approximately 1991], Governor Carlson discusses the economy at a small press conference in Mexico (with Spanish language translation) and responds to questions from the audience.
VHS format.
Case label: Mn. Environment Day…Borrowing the Earth from Our Children.
Tape label: Minnesota Environment Day…Borrowing the Earth from Our Children ©UBL Productions 1991.
As part of the inaugural activities, members of the private and public sector were invited to a 1991 gathering on environmental issues. Features a panel comprised of Governor Carlson, Lieutenant Governor Joanell Dyrstad, and representatives from Waldorf Corporation, Northern States Power, Touhy Furniture, 3M, and the Department of Agriculture. Six students (three elementary and three high school) questioned panelists. Producer, UBL Productions; Sponsor, Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
Sound quality varies.
VHS format.
Case label: Governor Carlson’s Education Day Teleconference January 8, 1991 Produced by MnSAT.
Tape label: Governor Carlson’s Education Day Teleconference January 8, 1991 Produced by MnSAT.
Publisher: St. Paul: MnSAT (Minnesota Satellite Technology), ©1991.
Inaugural week teleconference held at the World Trade Center in St. Paul with Governor Carlson and host Lindsey Strand. Broadcast via satellite on January 8, 1991, the Governor first addresses the students of Lac Qui Parle Valley High School (Madison, Minnesota), followed by a panel discussion with the Governor, the Education Commissioner, and schools officials from Lac Qui Parle. Lac Qui Parle Valley High School is the special focus due to its success in combining four school districts in order to address declining enrollments and yet provide a broader curriculum for its students.
VHS format.
Case label: State of the State.
Tape label: State of State 1991 Carlson.
Broadcast January 16, 1991; KTCA-TV’s Almanac "Special Report" on Governor Carlson’s State of the State address given in the House chamber of the State Capitol. He postponed the address due to the Persian Gulf War. In his address, the Governor touches on the war, the budget, jobs and business. Lieutenant Governor Dyrstad also gives an address. Includes sign language interpretation.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor Carlson Violence PSA 1991.
Public service announcement (PSA) in which Governor Carlson discusses eradication of violent crime. Done by KITN-TV, FOX 29.
VHS format.
Supporting documentation is found in a folder also housed in this box.
Case label: Budget Address February 20, 1991.
Tape label: Budget Message 2-20-91 Gov. Carlson.
Governor Carlson’s budget address given February 20, 1991 at the State Capitol. Lieutenant Governor Dyrstad also gives an address. Producers, Saint Paul Cable Access, Continental Cable Vision, Metro Cable Network, and Senate Media Services.
Poor sound quality.
VHS format.
Case label: Almanac 2-22-91.
Tape label: Almanac 2-22-91.
Broadcast February 22, 1991; Part 1--Governor Carlson speaks about his budget address, Part II--Legislative and community panel discussions follow.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Almanac 3-8-91 Governor, Tom Horner, Doug Kelly, Wy Spano.
Broadcast March 8, 1991; Part I--Governor Carlson talks about the budget proposal, Part II--Community panel discussion follows.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Carlson Budget and Property Taxes Local Media Coverage 3-4-91 thru 3-13-91 DPS Video Services.
Part I—Media-sponsored educational segments on property taxes, Part II--Community and legislative reaction to the Governor’s proposal, particularly 600 calls per day to the Governor’s office, Part III—Both Dennis Stauffer of KARE-TV interviewing Governor Carlson and KARE-TV March 3-13, 1991 evening news coverage of the Governor’s budget proposal to raise property taxes. Producer, News Source-Department of Public Safety Video Services.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Tax Summit 4-6-91.
Broadcast April 4, 1991; Governor Carlson and invited legislative leaders from the IR and DFL at a "tax summit" in the State Capitol, held in response to public outcry over the Governor’s budget proposals. It is a rather informal meeting style with legislators and the Governor sitting around a large table and using visual aids.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: [Democratic Budget Proposal] Live at 6:00 4-9-91 Channel 5.
Broadcast April 9, 1991; KSTP-TV 6 P.M. news features Governor Carlson and the highly anticipated delivery of a budget proposal from the Democrats.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: America 2000 Bush 1991 (on spine); America 2000 An Education Strategy (on front).
A promotional video for America 2000: The President’s Education Strategy. President Bush invited governors, legislators, business and education leaders to the White House on April 18, 1991 for the commencement of American 2000, an education strategy designed by President Bush and [various] governors. Governor Carlson is not shown. [Producer, U.S. Department of Education].
VHS format.
Case label: MN Assembly on Education and Workplace Reform May 1, 1991.
Tape label: Anoka County Quality Council Presents the Minnesota Assembly on Education and Workplace Reform May 1, 1991.
Sponsored by ACQC and Jobs Now Coalition; 15 representatives meet before an audience at the Radisson Hotel in Saint Paul on May 1, 1991 to discuss a bipartisan effort towards education and workplace reform. Panel members include Governor Carlson, Hillary Clinton, and others from labor and education interest groups.
VHS format.
Case label: Rochester Report Joanell Dyrstad June 3, 1991.
Tape label: Rochester Report Joanell Dyrstad June 3, 1991.
Publisher: Minnesota: Westmarc Cable, 1991.
Broadcast June 3, 1991; Rochester Report news program hosted by Jane Belau with guest Lieutenant Governor Dyrstad, discussing her political background, budget cuts affecting local government, health care, education, and funding for the Northwest Airlines facility.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Almanac Governor Carlson July 1991 (on spine), Almanac July 1990 (sic) (on front).
Broadcast June 26, 1991; Governor Carlson talks about his fundraising campaign club in which membership costs $5000. The Governor’s frequent use of the veto is also discussed.
VHS format.
Case label: RR Crossing Safety News Conferences 7-30-91. 8 stories.
Tape label: Railroad Crossing News Conference July 30, 1991.
Recorded July 30, 1991; Governor Carlson holds press conferences to publicize the passing of a railroad crossing safety law. Filmed on location (railroad crossings and Esse Driver Training classrooms) in Mankato, Duluth, and Detroit Lakes.
VHS format.
Case label: 1991 MN Chemical Health Week PSA.
Tape label: "Minnesota Chemical Health Week P.S.A. (Nov. 8-15, 1991)" UMATIC.
Publisher: Minnesota: KHOP-TV, 1991.
Recorded September 30, 1991; PSA promoting Minnesota Chemical Health Week, November 8-15, featuring Governor Carlson and students from Hopkins High School. Producer, Hopkins High School.
U-matic format.
Supporting documentation is found in a folder also housed in this box.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Mandates in Education Gov. Carlson Mn/DOT 10/24/91.
Recorded October 24, 1991; Governor Carlson in a [PSA?] for the implementation of Minnesota 2000, his "outcomes, not process" based strategy for improving education in Minnesota. Producer, Minnesota Department of Transportation.
VHS format.
Case label: 1992 Transportation Conference Governor Carlson.
Tape label: 1992 Transportation Conference Governor Carlson.
Governor Carlson gives an address at the 1992 Transportation Conference, describing how the current world looks to economic power, not military prowess. He emphasizes Minnesota Milestones, designed to establish measurable goals for Minnesota to achieve by the years 1995 and 2000, and to suggest programs that can help reach those goals. Also details his plans to visit various communities and get citizens’ feedback on institutional leadership; thereby getting the public involved in designing their own future. Producer, Minnesota Department of Transportation.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: KARE-TV Town Hall Meeting 1/15/92.
Broadcast January 15, 1992; Part I--Behind the scenes at KARE-TV news station and the Star Tribune newspaper, Part II--Panel discussion with representatives from local minority newspapers, academia, politics, and the press. Cohosted by Tom Brokaw and Paul Magers, this KARE-TV Town Hall Meeting features a panel comprised of Governor Carlson, Al McFarland, Deanne Mason, Tom Connery, Mindy Kirn, Ruth Penny, Peter Pritchard, Sharon Sayles Belton, and Tim McGuire.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Tough Choices MN in the 90s 2/6/92.
Publisher: Minnesota: Twin Cities Public Television, ©1992.
The Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, February 6, 1992, with facilitated discussion on issues of community, race, education, development, and quality of life. Participants include Governor Carlson; Yusef Mgeni, Urban Coalition; Nils Hasselmo, University of Minnesota; John Dasburg, Northwest Airlines; Andre Lewis, Washburn High School; Choua Lee, Saint Paul School Board; Catherine Jordan, United Arts Council; Robert White, Star Tribune; Douglas Weatherdale, St. Paul Companies; and James Shannon, former vice president, General Mills. This recording of the meeting was edited and originally broadcast by KTCI-TV on Monday, March 23, and rebroadcast on May 4, 1992. Parts of the discussion were also broadcast on the February 18, 1992 edition of KTCA-TV’s Almanac program. Producer, Lisa Blackstone.
VHS format.
Supporting documentation is found in a folder also housed in this box.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Show: State of State, Producer: Lindner, Usage: KTCA Reports, 2/11/92.
Recorded February 11, 1992; a panel of political analysts including Representative Steve Sviggum; Al McFarlane, publisher of Insight News; Betty Wilson, former Star Tribune reporter; and Senator Ember Reichgott respond to Governor Carlson’s State of the State address given earlier at Hutchinson Technical College. Topics include Governor Carlson’s crime prevention package, workers’ compensation reform and work readiness program, education program (i.e. Minnesota 2000 plan), and health care reform (i.e. cigarette tax).
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor Mario Cuomo – Harvard Speech – 2/22/92.
Recorded February 22, 1992; Governor Mario Cuomo (Democrat-New York) gives an eloquent and lively address before the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. His speech focuses on the recession, welfare reform, and his decision not to run in the 1992 presidential election. Question and answer session follows.
VHS format.
Case label: Almanac / Producer Henehen / Show No. 830 / 4/10/92.
Tape label: Almanac / Producer Henehen / Show No. 830 / 4/10/92.
Publisher: Saint Paul: KTCA-TV, ©1992.
Broadcast April 10, 1992; Part I--Rudy Boschwitz, Part II--Governor Carlson. Taped interview with Governor Carlson discussing the legislature, Vin Weber’s decision not to run for re-election, Health Right, and income taxes. Producer, [Brendan] Henehen.
VHS format.
Case label: Governor’s Address on Performance Budgeting 7/31 at Earle Brown Center.
Tape label: Governor's Address on Performance Budgeting 7/31 at Earle Brown Center.
Recorded July 31, [1992?]; Governor Carlson gives a speech before state officials and employees at a conference on Minnesota Milestones, on outcome and performance based budget. The speech is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Planning and Department of Finance and held at the Earle Brown Center. The Governor also discusses the responsibility of public servants.
VHS format.
Case label: Born to Raise Hell, 1992.
Tape label: "It’s Up to Us" 1992 Violence Free MN.
Publisher: Minnesota: Northwest Teleproductions, ©1992.
Recorded September 21, 1992; PSA sponsored by the Governor’s Office for Violence Free Minnesota Week, October 4-11, 1992. Shows an infant receiving a tattoo, “Born to Raise Hell.” Producer, Peterson, Pearson, and Miller.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor in Japan.
Recorded November 17, 1992; Part I--Two hosts and guests on "WOWOW Today," a Japanese talk show, Part II--Governor Carlson joins them as a guest (after 33 minutes). He sings the "Minnesota Rouser" for them, shows them videotape clips of Minnesota’s natural resources, sports, and recreation, and is asked personal and professional questions. The Japanese-English translation is not simultaneous.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor Arne H. Carlson. Jobs Speech. Minnesota Manufacturers, December 3, 1992.
Recorded December 3, 1992 at a meeting of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; the Governor discusses the changing role of state government in promoting a healthy economy, the importance of ensuring opportunities for children, preserving Minnesota’s unique quality of life, and creating and maintaining meaningful jobs through a six-part incentive plan including reduced spending growth with no tax increase, local government economic incentive packages and property tax relief to small businesses, elimination of sales tax on replacement equipment, workers compensation reform, regulatory and permitting reform, and enhanced capital, training and technology for small business.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Gov. Arne H. Carlson. December 15, 1992, Speech to St. Thomas College (Unedited).
Governor’s speech to a St. Thomas College dinner at the Minneapolis Hilton and Towers; covering the "Minnesota Milestones" project, balancing the budget, reorganization of state agencies into "management teams," the mission of the Commission on Reform and Efficiency (CORE), children as a priority, and maintaining the Minnesota quality of life. He also proposes term limits for constitutional officers and legislators, a unicameral legislature, and an ethics code for all three branches of state government.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Minnesota 2000 1/12/93 Ch. 5 KSTP Straight to the Point.
Broadcast January 12, 1993; Minnesota 2000 is featured on the KSTP-TV show, Straight to the Point. Minnesota 2000 is Governor Carlson’s "outcomes, not process" based strategy for improving education in Minnesota. Producer/writer, Gail Brown.
VHS format.
Case label: State of the State 1/14/93.
Tape label: Governor Carlson State of the State January 14, 1993.
Recorded January 14, 1993; Governor Carlson’s State of the State address given at the State Capitol. Governor Carlson proposes the creation of a new agency to be called Department of Children and Educational Services, with the intention of providing services to Minnesota children from infancy through post-secondary education. The Department of Education and the Higher Education Coordinating Board would be eliminated under his proposal. Includes sign language interpretation.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Broadcasts from 1/14/93 All Channels "The State of the State".
Broadcast January 14, 1993; special reports on KSTP-TV, WCCO-TV, and KARE-TV evening news about the State of the State address, including reactions to Governor Carlson’s proposal to create a Department of Children and Educational Services in place of the Education Department.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor H. Carlson Budget Address January 26, 1993.
Recorded January 26, 1993; Governor’s budget address given at the State Capitol, with sign language interpretation.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: 1/26/93 Budget Address News (on spine), News Broadcasts from 1/26/93 All Channels "Gov. Budget Address" (on front).
Broadcast January 26, 1993; special reports on KSTP-TV, WCCO-TV, and KARE-TV evening news about the state budget and reactions to Governor Carlson’s budget. Includes an interview by Colleen Needles with the Governor.
VHS format.
Case label: Governor’s Bus Tour News Report 2/3/93.
Tape label: Governor’s Bus Tour News Report 2/3/93.
Broadcast February 3, 1993; KSTP-TV and KARE-TV location reports covering part 1 (of 2) of Governor Carlson’s People’s Budget Bus Tour. The Governor is touring south-east Minnesota by bus and speaking at community forums.
VHS format.
Case label: Rochester Report w/Jane Belau Feb. 18, 1993 Gov. Carlson.
Tape label: Jane Belau—Rochester 2/18/93.
Publisher: Minnesota: Westmarc Cable, ©1993.
Broadcast February 18, 1993; Rochester news program hosted by Jane Belau with guest, Governor Carlson. Discusses the budget. Producer, Westmarc Cable.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: 2/25/93 DFL Budget Proposal.
Broadcast February 25, 1993; DFL budget proposal on KSTP-TV, KARE-TV, WCCO-TV evening news programs.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor Carlson March 3, 1993 Budget Presentation.
Broadcast to 37 stations around Minnesota on March 3, 1993. Governor Carlson’s budget presentation given at the Minnesota World Trade Center. Commissioner of Finance, John Gunyou also gives a presentation. Executive producer/director, John Bruner.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Broadcasts from 3/4/93 Channels 4 & 5 "Gov. Budget".
Broadcast March 4, 1993; Governor Carlson’s budget is discussed on the WCCO-TV and KSTP-TV evening news programs.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Broadcasts from 3/8/93 Channels 4 & 5 "Gov. Bus Tour".
Broadcast March 8, 1993; special reports from KSTP-TV and WCCO-TV on part 2 (of 2) of Governor Carlson’s People’s Budget Bus Tour, touring through central and western Minnesota.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor Panel/Tuition Rates & Financial Aid/Taped March 25, 1993.
Fiberoptically broadcast to stations around Minnesota on March 25, 1993; this panel discussion with Governor Carlson, Jim Schmidt, Financial Aid Officer at Mankato Campus of South Central Technical College, and Curt Johnson, the Governor’s Director of Policy, covers tuition rates and financial aid and includes questions from the audience. Producer, MinD-SET (Distance Learning for Quality Education).
Fair tape quality.
VHS format.
Case label: Flood Recognition Program Earle Brown Center August 11, 1993.
Tape label: Flood Recognition Program Earle Brown Center August 11, 1993.
Recorded August 11, 1993; the Commissioner of Agriculture and Governor Carlson are guests at a gathering of extension educators. The Governor’s speech focuses on how disasters can affect agricultural communities. Extension leaders from various counties give updates about the post-flood situations in their communities.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Gov. Carlson/Gov. Dean C-SPAN discussion on health care August 16, 1993.
Publisher: Washington D.C.: C-SPAN, ©1993.
Broadcast August 16, 1993; C-SPAN onsite at the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma, Tulsa. Anchor, Susan Swain, interviews Governor Carlson and Governor Howard Dean (D) of Vermont about healthcare.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Newscasts 8/29/93 M.E.R.F./Star Trib Story Gov. Carlson All Channels.
Broadcast August 29, 1993; KSTP-TV, WCCO-TV, and KARE-TV evening news reports on the Star Tribune newspaper allegation that Governor Carlson overlooked the mismanagement of the Minneapolis Employee’s Retirement Fund under John Chenoweth.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Broadcasts from 12/7/93 Channels 5 & 11 "Gov. Crime Conference".
Broadcast December 7, 1993; KSTP-TV and KARE-TV evening news reports on Governor Carlson’s invitation to judges, police, teachers, and others to a Minneapolis church to discuss how to fight crime. Includes a short interview with the Governor.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Broadcasts from 12/13/93 Channels 4, 9 & 11 "Gov. Violent Crime Initiatives" (no 5 because of football game).
Broadcast December 13, 1993; WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV, and KARE-TV evening news reports on the Governor’s initiatives on fighting crime. Filmed on location in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood in St. Paul.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governors on Welfare Reform.
Publisher: Washington D.C.: C-SPAN, ©1994.
Onsite at the 1994 National Governors Association winter meeting, C-SPAN reporter, Steven Scully, interviews Governor Carlson, Governor Roy Romer (Colorado), Governor Tim Hutchinson (Arkansas), and White House Domestic Policy Advisor, Bruce Reed, on the subject of welfare reform. Includes viewer call-in questions.
VHS format.
Case label: MN DNR 1/27/94 Review Dub Snowmobile Safety PSA.
Tape label: MN DNR 1/27/94 Review Dub Snowmobile Safety PSA.
Publisher: Minnesota: GREATTAPES, January 27, ©1994.
PSA with Governor Carlson and the Mayor of Nisswa astride snowmobiles, reminding citizens to use snowmobile safety. Producer, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: McNeil Lehrer 1-31-94.
Broadcast January 31, 1994; MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour features Governor Carlson, Governor Christine Todd-Whitman (New Jersey), Governor Mike Lowry (Washington), and Governor Howard Dean (Vermont) discussing President Clinton’s universal coverage healthcare proposal.
VHS format.
Case label: Local News Reports: Governor Carlson’s Welfare Reform 2/7/94.
Tape label: 2/7/94 Welfare Reform (on spine); Local News Reports. Governor Carlson’s Welfare Reunion (sic) 2-7-94 (on front).
Evening news reports of the governor’s welfare reform proposal reported by WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV, KARE-TV, and KMSP-TV. Governor Carlson’s proposal was given in a speech to a meeting of the Center of the American Experiment , and excerpts of his speech are included in the broadcasts. The governor’s welfare reform proposal included the following elements: require jobs to get benefits, state pays child care and health care by voucher, two years deadline for jobs or training, teens’ welfare payment based on parents’ income.
VHS format.
Case label: Gov. Carlson’s State of the State Address 1994.
Tape label: Gov. Carlson’s State of the State Address 1994 (on spine); Gov. Carlson’s State of the State Address (on front).
State of the State speech address by Governor Arne H. Carlson broadcast from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Governor Carlson is introduced and welcomed by the Mayor of Rochester and the President of the Mayo Clinic Foundation. Major topics include welfare reform, a crackdown on violent crime, tougher sentencing laws, term limits, and government spending restraint. Includes sign language interpretation. There is a brief interruption of about 60 seconds during the last three minutes of the speech.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: WCCO Ch. 4 10 P.M. News 3/28/94.
Broadcast March 28, 1994; WCCO-TV evening news program reports that seventy-five per cent of IR activists have chosen Alan Quist over Governor Carlson in the caucus.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Memories of the 1994 Governors Fishing Opener. May 13-15, International Falls, Minn. A Business Voice Production (on spine); Memories of the 1994 Governors Fishing Opener (on front).
Coverage of the Governor’s 1994 Fishing Opener weekend in International Falls, including the governor’s remarks about the value of fishing to the tourism industry. Broadcast from the International Falls Holiday Inn and other sites in the area. Producer, Business Voice Production.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: KSTP-TV 6:00 P.M. Sept. 7, 1994.
Broadcast September 7, 1994; KSTP-TV evening news program reporting on the campaign advertisements of Alan Quist and Arne Carlson. The Governor is accused of unfairly attacking Quist. Barbara Carlson, local news personality and former wife of the Governor, comments on Governor Carlson’s campaign tactics.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Carlson-Marty Debate. 11/2/94.
Debate between gubernatorial candidates, Governor Arne Carlson and John Marty. Broadcast on WCCO-TV, and sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Moderated by Virginia Sweeney, League of Women Voters. The debate features questions from reporters, the studio audience, and video recordings from persons sin Greater Minnesota.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Clippings. Gov. Carlson State of the State 1/18/95.
These news clippings from channels 4, 5, 9 and 11include extended clips of the Governor’s address. The central point emphasized by Governor Carlson and the news coverage is the need to take down the wall growing government bureaucracy has constructed between the citizen and his government. Specific issues touched upon include welfare reform, training and education programming, and the need to control spending.
VHS format.
Case label: 2/28/95 Supplemental Budget Address.
Tape label: Gov. Carlson Budget Address 2/28/95 along w/newsclippings.
Recorded February 28, 1995; Governor Carlson’s budget address at the World Trade Center. The Governor announces a special session for October 1995 to deal with impending federal budget cuts. There is a question and answer period with the audience and close-ups of illustrative charts (on placards) that outline the Governor’s $220 million rainy day savings account plan to cover any fiscal shortfalls. Followed by news reports from WCCO-TV, KMSP-TV, KARE-TV on the cuts that were thought to specifically affect human services funding, and the people who protested against it.
VHS format.
Case label: News Clipping "Contract Buyouts" Ch. 4 10:00 Report 6.23.95.
Tape label: News Clipping Letter to U of M Ch. 4 10:00 Report June 23, 1995.
Broadcast June 23, 1995; WCCO-TV evening news reports on the contract buyout of University of Minnesota Women’s Athletic Director, Chris Voelz, and Governor Carlson’s response through a letter to University of Minnesota President, Nils Hasselmo.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: 7-31-95 (on spine), NGA/Block Grants 7/31/95 (on front).
Publisher: Washington D.C.: C-SPAN, ©1995.
Recorded July 25, 1995; C-SPAN coverage of Governor Carlson and a panel at the National Governors Association meeting discussing restructuring government to promote efficiency through technology.
VHS format.
Case label: 9/21/95 Gov. Goes Back to School.
Tape label: News Clipping Governor Goes Back to School Date: 9.21.95.
Broadcast September 21, 1995; WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV, KARE-TV, and FOX-TV cover Governor Carlson’s proposal to give public money to private schools.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor’s Safe Streets Initiative Television Coverage December 28, 1995.
Broadcast December 21, 1995; special news report by WCCO-TV on Governor Carlson’s Operation Safe Streets Campaign, a $20 million, cross precinct project that allows police in the seven county metropolitan area to "arrest now, ask questions later." Includes an ACLU statement and a CBS national news report on the Minneapolis murder rate.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: State of the State Address- Gov. Carlson. Jan. 16, 1996-Radisson South Hotel.
Contrary to tradition, this State of the State Address was given outside of the legislative chambers in the Radisson South hotel in front of an audience including a number of Minnesota entrepreneurs. The governor began by both emphasizing the need to break with tradition and outlining his past successes with health care, welfare and workers compensation reform, as well as economic growth and fiscal responsibility. He organized his goals for the future around the three main areas of failing schools, public safety and the need for comprehensive legislative reform to improve government credibility.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Education-Funding Comm. 1/26/96 Vouchers proponents w/AC.
Broadcast January 26, 1996; Governor Carlson testifying before the Minnesota Senate Education Funding Division on the issue of Senate File 1851, the Education Voucher Program, with his main point being that competition drives excellence and suggesting a break from outcome-based education, with evaluation of teacher certification, review of mandates, and utilization of merit-based promotions for teachers. Questions, comments, and testimony follow.
Tracking is rough.
VHS format.
Case label: Workman Ethics Hearing.
Tape label: Newsclipping Workman Ethics Hearing 3/6/96.
Broadcast March 6, 1996; KSTP-TV news coverage of a secret House Ethics Committee meeting at the James J. Hill House concerning the investigation of Representative John Bertram (D). Committee member, Representative Tom Workman (R), broke the silence about the meeting and other committee members, in turn, filed an ethics complaint against him. Governor Carlson supported Workman.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Builders Association of Minnesota 1996 Legislative Luncheon April 10, 1996.
Recorded April 10, 1996; Governor Carlson receives the Excellence in Minnesota Housing Award at the Builders Association of Minnesota 1996 Legislative Luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention Center, with an address on how to recreate the New Deal (similar to speech given to Senate Education Funding Committee). Other awards follow.
Mediocre tape quality.
VHS format.
Case label: Gov. Arne Carlson Introducing Bob Dole. De La Salle School. July 17, 1996.
Tape label: Governor Carlson intro. of Bob Dole. July 17, 1996. De La Salle School, Minneapolis.
Governor Carlson introduced Senator Dole’s address on education with an expression of his endorsement for Dole in the presidential election and an outline of the successes and challenges of the Minnesota school system.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Clippings Governor and Mpls. Mayor's Boat Ride.
Broadcast September 4, 1996; WCCO-TV and KMSP-TV news coverage of Governor Carlson and Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton’s riverboat tour of the Minneapolis waterfront. The purpose of the tour was to review development from the last twenty-five years and discuss future opportunities. The tour came as a surprise to some after Mayor Sayles Belton had recently publicly lashed out at the Governor at the Democratic Convention in Chicago concerning his ordering state troopers into Minneapolis to help fight crime. Mayor Sayles Belton says that the troopers are working under the direction of the Police Chief and that the city is grateful for the help.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Clippings—Governor Carlson’s School Tax Cut 12/4/96.
Broadcast December 4, 1996; WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV, and KARE-TV evening news coverage of Governor Carlson’s education reforms, including tax credits and tax deductions for families with children.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Twins Move [1997].
Publisher: [Atlanta] : CNNSI The Sports News Network (CNN and Sports Illustrated), 1997.
"Page 1" special report on the status of the Minnesota Twins’ baseball team, particularly a possible move from Minnesota to North Carolina. Features an interview with Governor Carlson. Narrator, Nancy Newman(?). Producer, Michael Flasch.
VHS format.
Supporting documentation is found in a folder also housed in this box.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Fiber Optics News Clippings Channels 4 and 5 [1997].
Broadcast [ca.1997]; WCCO-TV and KSTP-TV evening news programs both featuring Governor Carlson’s decision to have a Denver company install fiber optics cable along Minnesota highways for faster telephone and Internet service.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: The Most Livable States.
This tape is made up of multiple segments (promotional video-type clips) that announce the appointment of Minnesota as the 1997 Most Livable State. This award is based on health, crime, education, and community. The tape includes well-crafted shots of highlights in Minnesota’s rural and metropolitan areas. Governor Carlson is featured. Producer, Orlando News Service and Morgan Quitno Press.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Clippings—Governor’s Budget Date: 1/23/97.
Broadcast January 22, 1997; local news coverage of Governor Carlson’s 1997 $20 billion budget proposal. He suggests more spending on education reform, child care, highway construction, and educational technology funding. Part I--WCCO-TV focuses on the use of technology in education; Part II--KSTP-TV airs a special report on the Governor’s budget proposal as a “blueprint;” Part III--KARE-TV focuses on Science House (a daycare project).
VHS format.
Case label: Governor Carlson on C-SPAN 9-10-97.
Tape label: Governor Carlson on C-SPAN 9-10-97.
Broadcast live September 10, 1997; interviews with Governor Carlson and Sandra Feldman, President of the American Federation of Teachers, on the C-SPAN program, Washington Journal, discussing education reform. Includes phone-in questions.
VHS format.
Case label: GOP-TV MN Education Reform Rising Tide 9/18/97.
Tape label: GOP-TV MN Education Reform 9/18/97.
Publisher: [Washington, DC: GOP-TV], ©1997.
Broadcast September 18, 1997; Part I--GOP-TV program, Rising Tide, looks at the scandal around Democratic campaign funding; Part II--The Northeast Republican Leadership Conference; Part III--Spotlight on the Minnesota education reforms (School Choice) ; Part IV--Jim Nicholson, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, interviews Governor Carlson in the "Spotlight" segment of Rising Tide.
VHS format.
Supporting documentation is found in a folder also housed in this box.
Case label: Almanac Nov. 14, 1997.
Tape label: Almanac Friday, November 14, 1997.
Broadcast November 14 ,1997; covers the House vote to turn down the Twins’ stadium proposal. Part I--Panel discussion with legislators and Twins’ representative, includes comments by Senator Roger Moe and Governor Carlson, Part II--Features Lieutenant Governor Joanne Benson discussing her run for the governor’s office, Part III--Interview with David Wiggins, Minnesota Historical Society, about the destruction of Minneapolis grain elevators, and Part IV—Political analyst panel discussion re stadium issue.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: "Building Minnesota: A plan for state colleges and universities" – Governor Arne H. Carlson, December 17, 1997.
Introduced by Michael Vekich, chairman of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) board of trustees, Governor Carlson outlines his plan for the education budget. Emphasizing the importance of competition in driving excellence in the educational system as it relates to the broader state economy, the Governor focuses on the importance of job training with state of the art equipment for students and teachers, business partnerships, private funding and parent choice, regardless of income, to spur competition. The audience consisted of members of the media, college and university presidents from across the state and MnSCU trustees. The Governor took informal questions from the audience at the end.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: U.S.S. Des Moines Debate News Clip on Channel 5 at 10, 1/19/98.
Broadcast January 19, 1998; KSTP-TV “On the Road with Jason Davis” segment. Davis goes to Duluth to investigate Governor Carlson’s proposal for a new state park, called Freedom Park, to be constructed in Duluth using the retired Navy warship, the U. S. S. Des Moines, as a memorial in the park. It would cost $14 million to bring the warship from a Philadelphia shipyard to Minnesota and to conduct renovations. Citizens for and against the idea also voice their opinions. Narrated by Jason Davis.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Minnesota Boarding Schools News Clip on Channel 5 at 6 pm, 1/28/98.
Broadcast January 28, 1998; KTSP-TV Eyewitness News reporter, Tom Hauser, goes onsite at the State Capitol to cover former Minnesota Viking Joe Senser’s testimony in support of Governor Carlson’s request to the legislature for funding to create three boarding houses (residential academies) for at-risk youth. Senser says his experience at a Pennsylvania boarding school turned his life around.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: State of the State. 2/4/98. News clips on channels 4, 5, and 11 at 5 and 6 pm.
These clips from local news coverage focus especially on the Governor’s past accomplishments as he opened his final year in office, and on the bi-partisan appeal of his recommendations for the future.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: C-SPAN AC 2/23/98 NGA.
Publisher: Washington D.C.: C-SPAN, ©1998.
Recorded February 23, 1998; Governor Carlson is a guest on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, broadcast via satellite from the National Governors Association meeting in Washington D.C. The Governor responds to call-in questions on President Clinton’s moral character, the Middle East, chemical warfare used in Iraq, and Minnesota’s economy.
VHS format.
Supporting documentation is found in a folder also housed in this box.
Case label: None.
Tape label: "News Night" on Channel 2 3/24/98, 7:00 pm.
Live coverage March 24, 1998; KTCA News Night story about NAACP vs. Minneapolis School District and State of Minnesota on accusations of segregation and unequal education based on race. Panel discussion: Minneapolis NAACP, Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning, and Minneapolis School Board.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Governor visits disaster area News Clips on Channel 4, 5, 9, 11 3/30/98.
Broadcast March 30, 1998; WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV, and KARE-TV news programs cover Governor Carlson’s visit to the tornado devastated communities in southern Minnesota to gather information in preparation of a Declaration of Disaster to be presented to Congress.
VHS format.
Case label: Super Storms 3/30 and 3/31/98.
Tape label: Channel 11 – 5 and 6 news 3/30/98; Channel 4 – 5 and 6 news 3/31/98.
Broadcast March 30 and 31, 1998; KARE-TV and WCCO-TV news programs cover the tornado damage in St. Peter, Comfrey, Lonsdale, and Le Center. Features on-site news conference with the Governor. Tape includes the news programs nearly in their entirety.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Channel 5 at 5 and 6 3/31/98; Channel 11 at 5 and 6 3/31/98.
Broadcast March 31, 1998; KSTP-TV and KARE-TV news programs onsite in St. Peter, Comfrey, Lonsdale, and Le Center to cover the tornado clean-up. Includes a clip of Governor Carlson announcing the possibility of a special session to discuss emergency funding for this area where 900 homes were damaged. Tape includes the news programs nearly in their entirety.
VHS format.
Case label: Spring Twisters 4-1-98.
Tape label: Channel 4 at 5 and 6 4/1/98; Channel 5 at 5 and 6 4/1/98.
Broadcast April 1, 1998; WCCO-TV and KSTP-TV live news coverage of the tornado damage in St. Peter, Comfrey, Lonsdale, and Le Center, featuring Governor Carlson onsite surveying the damage and speaking with citizens. Tape includes the news programs nearly in their entirety.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Minnesota House. Gov. Carlson’s Farewell Address 4/9/98 (on spine); 4/9/98 Gov. Carlson House of Rep Farewell (on front).
The Governor speaks about the honor of serving in public office, his own good experience with public officials and the importance of dissension in a democracy.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Gov’s Address to Senate 04/09/98 (on spine); Gov’s Address to 04/09/98 (on front).
Publisher: Minnesota: Senate Media Services, ©1996.
Governor Carlson emphasizes the importance of public service and thanks the members of the Senate for their service, cooperation and personal warmth.
VHS format.
Case label: President Carlson? 4-21-98.
Tape label: President Carlson? News clip on Channel 4 at 10 4/21/98.
Broadcast April 21, 1998; WCCO-TV evening news program looks at a forecast made by a national newspaper that Governor Carlson will make a bid for President. Features interviews with the Governor and the public, and both their reactions to this possibility.
VHS format.
Case label: MN Business Partnership Michael Bonsignore Intro to Video and Governor Carlson w/Crowd Reaction.
Tape label: MN Business Partnership Michael Bonsignore Intro to Video and Governor Carlson w/Crowd Reaction.
At a Minnesota Business Partnership meeting, Michael Bonsignore, Chairperson, thanks Governor Carlson (not present) for strengthening the state’s economy; then introduces a video clip of a (final) fireside chat with [Duane] Benson, taped September 14, 1998 at the Governor’s Residence. Producer, Mainstream Communications.
VHS format.
Case label: Focus 9-25-98.
Tape label: 9/25/98 Arne Carlson invu w/Colleen Needles.
Publisher: Saint Paul: KSTP-TV, ©1998.
Broadcast September 25, 1998; on KSTP-TV’s Focus, Colleen Needles interviews Governor Carlson (at the Governor’s Mansion?); he reflects on his time as Governor, the economy, sports funding, school choice, and the death of Anne Simonett, former Chief Judge of Appeals.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: CNN Talkbalk Live 10/1/98 (on spine); CNN-Talkback Live. Gov Carlson 10/1/98 (on front).
Governor Carlson and former Governor Brown of Kansas field questions from the audience and each other regarding President Clinton’s behavior, Whitewater, the President’s best future course and how these issues might affect the 1998 election, including the Minnesota governor’s election.
VHS format.
Case label: Property of Governor Arne Carlson. November 11, 1998 speech at the Minnesota Veterans’ Home.
Tape label: Same.
The Governor speaks on the importance of service, his memories as a child watching soldiers march to serve in World War II, and his hope that Minnesota will create an artifact in honor of the events of that war.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Residential Academy 12/10/98 Original.
Broadcast December 10, 1998; KSTP-TV and KARE-TV news programs, featuring a special look at the Governor’s final news conference where he announced the construction of a third building for the publicly funded boarding schools for troubled youth that were to be set up in Gilbert, North Minneapolis and Waconia. Includes interviews with Governor Carlson and former Minnesota Viking Joe Senser.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Y2K (on spine), Carlson Y2K Reference Copy 12/14/98 (on top).
Producer, Minnesota State Office of Technology.
Recorded December 14, 1998; Governor Carlson, in his office, explains the Year 2000 computer bug, the state’s progress in becoming Y2K compliant, the state government’s role in preparing local government, and whom small businesses should contact for assistance about Y2K (Minnesota Office of Technology or Minnesota Year 2000 Project Office).
VHS format.
Case label: Gov. Carlson P.S.A. Message from Minnesota.
Tape label: Department of Revenue Minnesota Taxpayer Rights :30 PSA, air ASAP through April 15, 1991.
Publisher: Minnesota: Department of Revenue, ©1991.
PSA: Are you at the end of your rope?
VHS format.
Supporting documentation is found in a folder also housed in this box.
Case label: None.
Tape label: 4-16-92 Issues and Answers With Governor Carlson (on spine), 4-16-92 Issues and Answers With Governor Carlson [pencil notation: Really Shows Commissioner of Trade & Econ. Dev. Peter Gillette] (on top).
Publisher: Minnesota: Pioneer Public TV, ©1992.
Broadcast April 16, 1992; hosted by Barry Anderson, with Commissioner of Trade and Economic Development, Peter Gillette, as guest. Discuss Northwest Airlines airbus, rural Minnesota, bidding for plants, and tourism.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Lake Place (on spine), Lake Place TV Stories: 7-10-92 KDLH-TV, KBJR-TV, WDIO-TV--6 pm, KDLH-TV, KBJR-TV—10 pm; 7-14-92 KBJR-TV—5 pm, WDIO-TV—6 pm, KBJR-TV, WDIO-TV—10 pm; 7-15-92 KBJR-TV—5 pm, KDLH-TV, KBJR-TV, WDIO-TV—6 pm, KDLH-TV, WDIO-TV—10 pm (on top).
Broadcast July 10-15, 1992; Duluth area television stations (KDLH, KBJR, WDIO, and WBJR) look at the pre-opening and public opening of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s $3.2 million project, Lake Place, a park built above I-35 and developed to connect different parts of the city and provide an overlook of Lake Superior.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: I-35 Opening (on spine), 10-92 Final Opening of I-35 Duluth TV News Stories – 13 Stories (on top).
Publisher: Duluth, Minnesota: KDLH, ©1992.
Broadcast [October] 1992; opening of I-35, featuring John Bray of the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: KSTP – Channel 5 News "It’s Your Money" Report 11-18-93.
Publisher: Minnesota: KSTP-TV, ©1993.
Broadcast November 18, 1993; KSTP-TV Investigative Unit report on how tax dollars are spent when state government employees go on out-of-town retreats.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Education News Conference Jay Noren, Nils Hasselmo, Peter Hutchinson, March 1, 1995.
Publisher: Minnesota: Minnesota Satellite and Technology Center, ©1995.
Recorded March 1, 1995; press conference on the educational crisis, with Jay Noren, Chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Nils Hasselmo, President of the University of Minnesota, and Peter Hutchinson, Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Clippings State Patrol Suspensions 3/13/95 & 3/14/95.
Broadcast March 13 and March 14, 1995; KSTP-TV, WCCO-TV, KMSP-TV, and KARE-TV news reports on the suspension of five state patrol officers after allegations of mistreatment of three female recruits. The state patrol officers filed a lawsuit stating the suspension investigation had included an unlawful interrogation.
VHS format.
Case label: Region 6 News Triad Dec. 20, 1994.
Tape label: TRIAD.
Broadcast December 20, 1994; Region 6 News, Austin and Rochester, feature on a crime prevention program called Triad, made up of sheriffs, police chiefs, and senior citizens.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: 4/3/95 News clippings Pat Kessler Report “Phone Gate” 6:00 News.
Broadcast April 3, 1995; news report on the legislative phone scandal. Reporter, Pat Kessler.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: News Clippings "Treaty Rights" Ch. 5 10:00 Report 4/4 – Jay Kolls.
Broadcast April 4, 1995; news story filmed at the State Capitol on negotiations between public officials and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwa over the possible sale of treaty fishing rights on Mille Lacs area lakes, as well as slot machines at Canterbury Downs. Reporter, Jay Kolls.
VHS format.
Case label: Flood Flight 1997.
Tape label: Flood Flight 1997 Minnesota National Guard.
Publisher: Minnesota: Department of Military Affairs, Minnesota Army and Air National Guard, ©1997.
A dramatic video documenting the National Guard’s efforts during the Red River Valley flood. Producer, Captain Kevin Gutknecht, State Public Affairs Office; Editor, Technical Sgt. Mark Moss of 133rd Airlift Wing; Narrator, David Lee.
VHS format.
Supporting documentation is found in a folder also housed in this box.
Case label: Positively Minnesota.
Tape label: MN Department of Trade & Economic Development "Positively Minnesota".
Publisher: Minnesota: Department of Trade and Economic Development, ©1997.
Promotional video used by trade and business representatives to feature Minnesota. Narrators, Robyne Robinson and Jeff Passolt of KMSP-TV News. Executive producer, Teresa Morrow.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Minnesota’s Early Childhood Family Education Program A Good Start for Children & Parents 8/97.
Publisher: Minnesota: Department of Children, Families, and Learning, ©1997.
An informational video about Minnesota’s Early Childhood Family Education Program, created under a 1974-1975 law. The program is offered by school districts throughout the state and is funded by state and local tax dollars. Each program has an advisory board and works closely with other social service agencies such as Head Start and literacy programs. It is the largest and oldest program of its type in the United States. Producer and Editor, Steve Bowender, Writer, Karen Kurz-Reimer.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: C.F.L./Dept. of Rev :15’s UPN 9.
Publisher: Minneapolis: UPN KMSP-TV, ©1997.
Two commercials (15 seconds each) by the departments of Children Family and Learning and Revenue, alerting citizens to take advantage of the "Take Credit for Learning" tax credit program.
VHS format.
Case label: None.
Tape label: Banning of Firearms Channel 4 Dimension.
Producer, Julie Kramer, Computer Center, Alan Cox, and Photojournalist, Joe Berglove.
Received by the Governor’s Office on November 21, 1997. WCCO-TV Dimension special news report examines the conflict between the Minnesota law that states that a citizen convicted for a violent crime is not allowed to possess firearms until after ten years of probation and the Department of Natural Resources practice of issuing deer hunting firearms licenses to these same citizens for muzzle loaders, which are guns considered to be firearms by state law, but not by federal law.
VHS format.