Taping Date: 05/30/08
In the first segment, Department of Education Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews Jane Leonard, executive director of the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission, regarding the kick-off activities that took place during the 150th anniversary of Minnesota’s May 11 Statehood Day, the festival weekend at the State Capitol, and other Sesquicentennial activities taking place throughout the year. In segment two, Commissioner Seagren talks with State Representative Sondra Erickson who co-chaired the Education Subcommittee for the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission.