DFL Education Foundation

Vance Opperman on Politics and Government

At January's Stone Arch discussion, long-time DFLer and businessman Vance Opperman provided his perspective on politics and government in Minnesota. Listen to the podcast from iDream.tv. The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on January 14, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

Rep. Paul Thissen: Looking to the Future of the Minnesota Legislature.

At December's Stone Arch discussion, Rep. Paul Thissen (DFL-63A) was Looking to the Future of the Minnesota Legislature. Listen to the podcast from iDream.tv. The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on December 10, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

Building the Progressive Base

Tom Vellenga is president of Heartland Democracy, a new group using direct public engagement strategies to win over Midwestern hearts and minds to progressive goals. In all of its work, Heartland integrates progressive values and thinking across subjects to build a coherent approach. Listen to the podcast from iDream.tv. The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on November 12, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

The Challenges and Strengths of Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis School Board Directors Jill Davis & Jenny Arneson talk about challenges and strengths of the Minneapolis Public Schools and respond to questions from an interested audience.

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The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on October 8, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

 

 

Rep. Phyllis Kahn and Sen. Larry Pogemiller

Can the legislature ever raise taxes?  Will next year's budget require another one-time fix? Where are the jobs?  Two long-serving DFLers addressed these questions at the September Stone Arch Discussion. Listen to the podcast from iDream.tv. The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on September 10, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

MN Neighborhoods Organizing for Change

MN Neighborhoods Organizing for Change brings grassroots organizing to issues like great public schools and supporting low-income families damaged by the mortgage crisis.  Steve Fletcher, the executive director, shares the mission and work of this new organization.

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The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on August 13, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

 

Minneapolis Parks Upper Mississippi Plan

Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner Liz Wielinski, and Mary Delaittre from Groundwork, talked about proposals for the Upper Mississippi River development plan at our June Stone Arch meeting.

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The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on June 11, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

 

Matt Kane on Smart Transportation Investments

Matt Kane, policy and research analyst with Growth and Justice discusses Smart Investments in Transportation in this podcast.  Given the current legislative interests in the Metropolitan Council and state transportation policies this was very timely.

Matt touched on traffic congestion, freight, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and better connecting low-income Minnesotans to jobs.  

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The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on April 9, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

 

Getting There Faster with Peter Wagenius

Peter Wagenius, Policy Director for City of Minneapolis, specializing in transportation discusses transit innovations, including streetcars on Central Avenue.

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The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on April 9, 2011, at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.

 

Rep. Erin Murphy discusses the legislative session

For our March Stone Arch dicsussion, Rep. Erin Murphy came and discussed current topics from the state legislative session, including healthcare reform. 

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The linked podcast is a segment from the Stone Arch Discussion Group, a project of the DFL Education Foundation. It was recorded on February 12, 2011 at Gardens of Salonica in NE Minneapolis. Production services provided by Minneapolis-based multimedia company iDream.tv.