Reality Check

Reality Check: Prescription Pot Fight

April 16 WCCO 4 News At 10

Any day now Minnesota lawmakers could vote on a landmark law to legalize marijuana for medicinal use. The fight over it is pitting law enforcement against doctors and patients. To check the resources for this Reality Check click on the links below:
Polling Report: Illegal Drugs
Marijuana Policy Project

Senate Bill: Medical Use of Marijuana

House Panel Revives Bill On Medical Marijuana

Drug Policy Alliance: Medical Marijuana

Drug Free Schools Coalition

Mayo Clinic: Marijuana as medicine: Consider the pros and cons

Reality Check: Merger's Affect On Ticket Prices

April 15 WCCO 4 News At 10

Airline executives, union members and lawmakers clearly don't agree on what changes are in the air for travelers with the merger of Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. To check the resources for this Reality Check click on the links below.
CNN: Delta-Northwest Deal Could Mean Fewer Cheap Seats
Where Airline Mergers Would Hurt Travelers Most
ABC News: Do Airline Mergers Mean Higher Prices?
Obstacles May Slow Delta-Northwest Deal

Reality Check: NWA's Obligations To Minnesota

April 15 WCCO 4 News At 6

Below are some documents connected with Pat Kessler's Reality Check on the deal between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines.
3rd Amendment To Airline Agreement
Building C 9th Amendment
Hub And HQ Language And Related Financial Info
Public Policy Covenants
NWA Public Policy Covenants And Remedies

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Reality Check Online

Welcome to Reality Check online, a place where you can get answers from Pat Kessler to more questions you have about politics and everything else related to the political arena.

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Pat Kessler

Pat Kessler knows Minnesota politics. He's been on the beat longer than any other TV reporter in the Twin Cities, covering state government, politics, campaigns and conventions since 1984.


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Good Question: Will Climate Change Affect Fishing?
For more than 50 years, the governor's fishing opener has been a major part of life in Minnesota. However, state researchers are beginning to track a slow and subtle change below the surface of the water.
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Reality Check: Who's To Blame For High Gas Prices?
All consumers are looking at ways to save on gasoline. Record high prices are one of America's biggest worries. So who's to blame? A new Minnesota Republican TV ad says it's the Democrats' fault.
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Good Question: How Does Building Wrap Stick?
Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis was built in 1974, but it's certainly not showing its age from the outside. That's because the Orchestra freshened up its image with a striking graphical overlay, featuring images of the conductor and musicians.
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