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
Lessons from special elections: Top issues from voters in blue and red districts.
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Lessons from special elections: Top issues from voters in blue and red districts.
Here’s how close Republican Demuth’s running mate Wilson was in statewide race.
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Here’s how close Republican Demuth’s running mate Wilson was in statewide race.
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...
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.
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-...
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.
Special session has started amidst protests and questions.
June 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Special session has started amidst protests and questions.
Honored by Women of Inspiration Night! @mnaurorafc.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Honored by Women of Inspiration Night! @mnaurorafc.bsky.social
Special session will be Monday.
June 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Special session will be Monday.
May 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Governor Walz on the last edition of the year of Almanac at the Capitol tonight 7 PM MN CH
May 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Governor Walz on the last edition of the year of Almanac at the Capitol tonight 7 PM MN CH
Dozens of DFL lawmakers say they are a no vote, healthcare for undocumented adult immigrants ending is the reason. Budget deal may not have votes to pass.
May 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Dozens of DFL lawmakers say they are a no vote, healthcare for undocumented adult immigrants ending is the reason. Budget deal may not have votes to pass.
Taking the show on the road to Rochester tonight! Almanac on Twin Cities PBS.
April 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Taking the show on the road to Rochester tonight! Almanac on Twin Cities PBS.
Live in House Gallery for Gov Walz State of the State Address 7pm TPT MN CH
April 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Live in House Gallery for Gov Walz State of the State Address 7pm TPT MN CH
Former Sen. Eichorn’s nameplate has been removed from his desk on the Senate floor following his resignation minutes before a vote for his expulsion was scheduled.
March 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Former Sen. Eichorn’s nameplate has been removed from his desk on the Senate floor following his resignation minutes before a vote for his expulsion was scheduled.
For context, Sen. Eichorn who was arrested for soliciting a minor, won by a large margin in his last election in 2022 but the Republican got to the State Capitol by beating an incumbent DFLer back in 2016 in a very close election.
March 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
For context, Sen. Eichorn who was arrested for soliciting a minor, won by a large margin in his last election in 2022 but the Republican got to the State Capitol by beating an incumbent DFLer back in 2016 in a very close election.
Foraging for food is increasingly popular in Minnesota. The bipartisan issue brought world-renowned chefs, foragers, activists to the Capitol to advocate for a new task force. I’ll have the story tonight on Almanac.
March 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Foraging for food is increasingly popular in Minnesota. The bipartisan issue brought world-renowned chefs, foragers, activists to the Capitol to advocate for a new task force. I’ll have the story tonight on Almanac.
So proud of our daughter and team’s accomplishments! D1 Stat Champs.
March 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
So proud of our daughter and team’s accomplishments! D1 Stat Champs.
US Sen Tina Smith talks about her retirement and the number of women in both parties who are considering running for her seat. More on Almanac…
February 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
US Sen Tina Smith talks about her retirement and the number of women in both parties who are considering running for her seat. More on Almanac…
Ladies night on Almanac at the Capitol as we talk bipartisan work to tackle fraud (not often a political show features all women which we didn’t realize until we got on set) www.tpt.org/almanac-at-t...
February 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Ladies night on Almanac at the Capitol as we talk bipartisan work to tackle fraud (not often a political show features all women which we didn’t realize until we got on set) www.tpt.org/almanac-at-t...