I recall the RNC in Detroit for Reagan's second term. It was a great boom to our community and we gave them a great convention.

Prior to the convention, Coleman Young, a long-time mayor of Detroit, called President Regan, "Old Prune Face". There was a terrible tension between Washington and Mayor Young's office for years after that. The convention gave those of us in the city a chance that we would not have otherwise to make peace.

It's a great opportunity for theTwin Cities and a great opportunity to make an impression on the delegates with that mid-western charm.

Dear Mr KEILLOR

Your movie has just opened here in Brisbane Australia. I hope to see it, or at least get the DVD. I was a regular listener to your wonderful radio show back in the mid eighties when it was aired on ABC Radio at 5pm Sunday afternoons.

I found your philosophy on life refreshing. It
spoke of the simple but important things that are
often missing nowadays such as a sense of community. I agree that we are saturated by the "news industry" these days. Personally I don't bother listening to news on weekends or holidays if I can avoid it.

By the way we have a national radio program here in Australia that broadcasts every Sunday morning called "Macca on Sunday morning" His philosphy is not dissimilar to your own and he places much emphasis on local cultural themes in his music and commentary. It is particularly relevant to country dwelling people and has a large following.

Keep up the good work

regards
Errol