Monday, January 27

John Gordon talks to a local ad executive whose firm produced a distinctive ad for Holiday Inn that aired during the Super Bowl.

Catherine Winter travels to Embarass where they test the latest in high tech winter clothing.

Elizabeth Stawicki reports that for most of this century juvenile court proceedings in Minnesota and most of the nation have been private and confidential. But in the past several years, many states have started opening juvenile courts to the public. Now, Minnesota's legislature is expected to take up that issue during this session.

In today's Odd Jobs segment Gretchen Lehmann introduces us to Erin Rafeel, a practioner of Feng Shui.... an ancient Asian practice becoming popular in the U.S.

New D-F-L party chair Dick Senese discusses the direction of the party, the 1998 gubernatorial race and the caucus system.

Lobbyist Judy Cook discusses the Legislative Session: the stadium, taxes and other issues that are being discussed.

State Epidemiologist Mike Osterholm discusses new federal money to monitor food poisoning nationally. He also talks about the growing problem of food safety.

Tuesday, January 28

Tim Pugmire reports that the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning is preparing to launch a 23-million dollar school-to-work project. It's aimed at creating new educational experiences relevant to life and work...and giving students the skills needed to enter the workforce.

Loane Thrane discusses why she and six other Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commissioners sent a letter to the Star Tribune distancing themselves from the deal worked out by Commission Chairman Henry Savelkoul. She says they did it in response to comments by Sen. John Marty who was quoted as saying the deal was negotiated in bad faith.

Minneapolis School Superintendent Peter Hutchinson discusses the Basic Skills test which students will begin taking today. Minneapolis students had among the lowest scores in the state the last time the tests were given.

Wednesday, January 29

Dan Olson reports on a new law which will makes teenage drivers wait six months between the time they receive a permit to drive and when they get their license.

Larry Cheetham discusses the program which the President intends to expand in which businesses get tax credits for hiring welfare recipients.

Farmer Kevin Papp discusses the ruling by the IRS which allows him to continue delaying payment for sold crops and also delay paying the tax on that sale. He also talks about flooding and plans for this spring.

Glenn Del Giudice discusses how deer are very resilient and adapt well to harsh winters and always seem to bounce back the next year.

Henry Savelkoul discusses why he has decided to release the details of the Stadium deal he has negotiated with the Twins.

Thursday, January 30

William Wilcoxen reports on Neighborhood House, a St. Paul westside organization that is celebrating its 100th birthday.

Mille Lacs resort owner Joe Karpen discusses a judge's ruling that the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa can spear and net fish in Lake Mille Lacs and other lakes in central Minnesota.

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