Tuesday, March 11
One of the fastest growing job markets in the next several years is law. The U-S Bureau of Labor statistics projects jobs for attorneys will grow by more than double the average of all other occupations by the year 2005. Nevertheless, one of the bureau's economists says that number is misleading because law schools are granting more degrees than new jobs created. As Minnesota public radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports, more jobs won't necessarily mean less competition for law school graduates.
It's been almost a year since Minneapolis issued 70 new taxi cab licenses in an effort to improve cab service in the city. Half of those licenses went to a company that was allowed into the city specifically to boost taxi service in low income neighborhoods in North Minneapolis. But neighborhood residents say they've seen little improvement. And a recent rash of taxi robberies has made drivers more fearful than ever about serving the area. Minnesota Public Radio's John Bischoff reports.
On today's edition of Future Tense John Gordon reports on COMMERCIAL WEB SITES AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES.
Paul Rosenblatt, a family social scientist at the University of Minnesota, discusses his research into cabin fever.
Mark Pederson of the Minnesota Department of Revenue discusses the deal worked out with the Mdewakanton Dakota Band to split sales tax revenue generated at the Mystic Lake Casino.
Wednesday, March 12
In today's edition of Future Tense, John Gordon reports that rural America is not in the information technology backwater as many think.
Maxine Isaacs is a lecturer on public policy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She was also Walter Mondales' press secretary and deputy campaign manager in 1984 and is in town today to speak at the Humphrey Institute. She discusses the problems with the way the media covers politics.
Gregg Perkins, owner of the Saint Paul Firearms Company on Snelling and Laura Melnick, a neighborhood activist and attorney who has led opposition to Perkin's store discuss today's public hearing about renewing the shop's license.
Bill Wareham reports live from a rally for the Gophers as the head to Kansas City to play in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
In today's edition of Future Tense, John Gordon reports that rural america is not in the information technology backwater as many think.
Maxine Isaacs is a lecturer on public policy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She was also Walter Mondales' press secretary and deputy campaign manager in 1984 and is in town today to speak at the Humphrey Institute. She discusses the problems with the way the media covers politics.
Gregg Perkins, owner of the Saint Paul Firearms Company on Snelling and Laura Melnick, a nieghborhood activist and attorney who has led opposition to Perkin's store discuss today's public hearing about renewing the shop's license.
Bill Wareham reports live from a rally for the Gophers as the head to Kansas City to play in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Thursday, March 13
Martin Kaste reports on how the Twins are using star players like Kirby Puckett to try and convince Legislators of the importance of a new outdoor baseball stadium.
On Future Tense Jon Gordon reports on Hedy Lamar's contribution to modern technology.
Greg Mullavey, an actor now performing at the Guthrie Theatre, is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He discusses how became a member and how he chooses what films to vote for.
Saints color commentator Don Wardlo and his broadcast partner Jim Lucas discuss Wardlo's unique perspective. Wardlo has been blind since birth. They will be the regular radio broadcast team for the St. Paul Saints this summer.
Friday, March 14
The proposal to build a taxpayer-financed stadium for the Minnesota Twins received its first airing at the capitol last evening. Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Collins reports.
Record flooding is expected across Minnesota and especially in the Red River Valley this spring. the anticipation and anxiety is building as communities try to prepare for the unknown. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Gunderson reports.
The Gophers Mens basketball team begins its quest for a national championship tonight. Minnesota takes on Southwest Texas State in the second game of a double header at the Midwest regional in Kansas City. Tipoff should be at about 9:30. Both teams practiced and met with reporters last night at Kemper Arena. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Wareham is in Kansas City and has this report.
On Future Tense, Jon Gordon reports that internet use is going through the roof.
The Mille Lacs Band is expected to announce their plans for netting and spearing today. Wisconsin has been using quotas to protect fisheries across the northern third of the state since 1989 when Wisconsin Ojibway began spearing and netting fish in that region. Michael Staggs, chief of the fish research section for Wisconsin's DNR, discusses how it has been working.
Around here, the Gophers are a popular choice to win the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. But what about in the rest of the country? Jim Billow runs what has become known as the "mother of all pools" from his home in Trenton, New Jersey. Scores of people from all over the country try their luck each year in his pool. He discusses what kind of respect the Gophers are getting in other parts of the country.
MPR's Brent Wolfe discusses the weather, roads and closings in Rochester due to the latest winter storm.
Mike Lott of Metro Traffic Control discusses the traffic mess in the Twin Cities.
U of M Meteorologist Mark Seeley talks about the latest storm and other interesting weather tidbits.
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