Mary Lahammer
@marylahammer.bsky.social
Anchor/Reporter PBS
Politics, Gov’t, History
Almanac & NewsHour
Creator/Host Almanac at the Capitol TPT
Winner dozen+ Midwest Emmy Awards
Substack: https://substack.com/@marylahammer?r=4ex7iw&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
Politics, Gov’t, History
Almanac & NewsHour
Creator/Host Almanac at the Capitol TPT
Winner dozen+ Midwest Emmy Awards
Substack: https://substack.com/@marylahammer?r=4ex7iw&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
Last DFL Gov attempt at 3rd term was followed by 20 year drought in Gov’s office… substack.com/@marylahamme...
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I like to hear from subscribers and I’ve had feedback that I say “attempting unprecedented third term” too often talking about Gov. Walz. Let me explain: I have seen a DFL governor attempt a third ter...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Last DFL Gov attempt at 3rd term was followed by 20 year drought in Gov’s office… substack.com/@marylahamme...
In this era of distrust and misinformation, I’m working to tell the stories behind the stories. The biggest election story in MN continues to be: Mayor-elect Kaohly Her & Speaker Demuth for Gov picks running mate who almost won the statewide race for auditor open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...
Her Makes History
Short Campaign from State Lawmaker Surprise Victory
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November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In this era of distrust and misinformation, I’m working to tell the stories behind the stories. The biggest election story in MN continues to be: Mayor-elect Kaohly Her & Speaker Demuth for Gov picks running mate who almost won the statewide race for auditor open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...
Minnesota will set a new mark for the number of special elections necessary in one year. With two House of Representatives members elevating to higher offices, as many as eight special elections will be necessary. Much more context on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Minnesota will set a new mark for the number of special elections necessary in one year. With two House of Representatives members elevating to higher offices, as many as eight special elections will be necessary. Much more context on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...
Mayor-elect Her will be the first woman and the first Asian American to serve in the role.
“My family came here as refugees. Never in their wildest dreams would I be standing here today accepting the position of mayor.”
“My family came here as refugees. Never in their wildest dreams would I be standing here today accepting the position of mayor.”
St Paul Mayor-elect Her “I got into this race after the assassination of my good friends Mark and Melissa Hortman over the summer. Melissa always told us —‘These seats don’t belong to us, we need to go out and earn the right to represent people.’ Tonight, we honored her legacy”
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Mayor-elect Her will be the first woman and the first Asian American to serve in the role.
“My family came here as refugees. Never in their wildest dreams would I be standing here today accepting the position of mayor.”
“My family came here as refugees. Never in their wildest dreams would I be standing here today accepting the position of mayor.”
St Paul Mayor-elect Her “I got into this race after the assassination of my good friends Mark and Melissa Hortman over the summer. Melissa always told us —‘These seats don’t belong to us, we need to go out and earn the right to represent people.’ Tonight, we honored her legacy”
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
St Paul Mayor-elect Her “I got into this race after the assassination of my good friends Mark and Melissa Hortman over the summer. Melissa always told us —‘These seats don’t belong to us, we need to go out and earn the right to represent people.’ Tonight, we honored her legacy”
Most state capitol buildings have metal detectors or weapons screenings, Minnesota does not. The National Conference of State Legislatures addressed lawmakers on the broader context of the issue, laying the groundwork for policy change
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Capitol Weapons Screenings
Public Safety Department Ready for Metal Detectors Following Threats and Shootings
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November 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Most state capitol buildings have metal detectors or weapons screenings, Minnesota does not. The National Conference of State Legislatures addressed lawmakers on the broader context of the issue, laying the groundwork for policy change
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More on efforts to bridge the political divide. Since the assassination of former Speaker Melissa Hortman I’ve been focusing on solutions to polarization. Thanks to Elaine Ambrose and Braver Angels. Much more context here on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...
Solutions from Sadness
Political polarization and assassination leads to efforts to bridge divide
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October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
More on efforts to bridge the political divide. Since the assassination of former Speaker Melissa Hortman I’ve been focusing on solutions to polarization. Thanks to Elaine Ambrose and Braver Angels. Much more context here on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...
30 years of informing and engaging viewers has been an honor highlighted here on my Substack open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...
October 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
30 years of informing and engaging viewers has been an honor highlighted here on my Substack open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...
Faith community concluding 7 days of prayer and pressure at the Capitol.
October 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Faith community concluding 7 days of prayer and pressure at the Capitol.
Sustained pressure on special session ramps up as Gov backs off calling lawmakers back. New context and analysis on Substack substack.com/@marylahamme...
New Special Session Pressure
Clergy 7 Days of Prayer and Community Action to Address Gun Violence
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October 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Sustained pressure on special session ramps up as Gov backs off calling lawmakers back. New context and analysis on Substack substack.com/@marylahamme...
Soybean farm economy devastated according the MN Farmers Union. More stalemate impact on my Substack substack.com/home/post/p-...
October 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Soybean farm economy devastated according the MN Farmers Union. More stalemate impact on my Substack substack.com/home/post/p-...
Stalemate at state and federal level context on the impasse on my new Substack. Subscribe and provide feedback please.
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Stalemate at State and Federal Government
Impasse over special session in Minnesota and impact of Congressional Shutdown
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October 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Stalemate at state and federal level context on the impasse on my new Substack. Subscribe and provide feedback please.
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Behind the scenes of mayoral debate on my new Substack. Read, watch, subscribe.
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Behind Scenes of Mayoral Debate
Most important city in Minnesota facing questions about its future
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September 30, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Behind the scenes of mayoral debate on my new Substack. Read, watch, subscribe.
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Most Moving Hearing Ever?
Parents from Annunciation School Shooting Pour Hearts Out
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September 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
In the wake of the assassination of a lawmaker in Minnesota, we continue examining solutions with Majority in the Middle. Mary Lahammer moderated a conversation with "High Conflict" author Amanda Ripley about practical steps to reduce polarization in politics and media.
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Almanac - Conflict Solutions - Twin Cities PBS
Mary Lahammer follows up on civil discourse with a discussion on politics and media.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
In the wake of the assassination of a lawmaker in Minnesota, we continue examining solutions with Majority in the Middle. Mary Lahammer moderated a conversation with "High Conflict" author Amanda Ripley about practical steps to reduce polarization in politics and media.
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Announced attendance at TCO Stadium: 5,727
June 29, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Announced attendance at TCO Stadium: 5,727
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Match Thread | #USL-W
For the last time in the 2025 regular season, we're live from TCO Stadium.
MN Aurora FC (1st, 9-0-2) host Rochester FC (4th, 3-7-1).
Starting Lineups:
For the last time in the 2025 regular season, we're live from TCO Stadium.
MN Aurora FC (1st, 9-0-2) host Rochester FC (4th, 3-7-1).
Starting Lineups:
June 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Match Thread | #USL-W
For the last time in the 2025 regular season, we're live from TCO Stadium.
MN Aurora FC (1st, 9-0-2) host Rochester FC (4th, 3-7-1).
Starting Lineups:
For the last time in the 2025 regular season, we're live from TCO Stadium.
MN Aurora FC (1st, 9-0-2) host Rochester FC (4th, 3-7-1).
Starting Lineups:
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Final regular season game? Handled.
We take the 2-0 win at home and head into playoffs with momentum.
Thank you, fans, for all the energy this season! 🫶
We take the 2-0 win at home and head into playoffs with momentum.
Thank you, fans, for all the energy this season! 🫶
June 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Final regular season game? Handled.
We take the 2-0 win at home and head into playoffs with momentum.
Thank you, fans, for all the energy this season! 🫶
We take the 2-0 win at home and head into playoffs with momentum.
Thank you, fans, for all the energy this season! 🫶
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Last regular season starting XI. Let’s go 🤩
June 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Last regular season starting XI. Let’s go 🤩
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Starting XI is set for tonight’s match against Rochester! Let’s get this win!
June 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Starting XI is set for tonight’s match against Rochester! Let’s get this win!
Funeral for Melissa and Mark Hortman.
June 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Funeral for Melissa and Mark Hortman.
Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman becomes the first woman to lie in state along with her husband Mark and dog Gilbert. The line outside the Minnesota State Capitol fills the mall. More on @tptAlmanac @tpt
June 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman becomes the first woman to lie in state along with her husband Mark and dog Gilbert. The line outside the Minnesota State Capitol fills the mall. More on @tptAlmanac @tpt
Memorials inside and outside the State Capitol continue to grow in honor of Speaker Emerita Hortman. Tone is somber, serious, sad.
June 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Memorials inside and outside the State Capitol continue to grow in honor of Speaker Emerita Hortman. Tone is somber, serious, sad.
Hortman honored at Minnesota State Capitol.
June 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hortman honored at Minnesota State Capitol.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher posted this photo on social media of the suspect’s arrest.
June 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher posted this photo on social media of the suspect’s arrest.