Monday, March 24

Several recent racially-motivated attacks against Somali immigrants in Rochester have shaken the city's image as one of the best places to live in America. Citizens have responded by signing pledges of non-violence and businesses have donated thousands of dollars to a fund to help police catch the attackers. Much of the racial tension in Rochester shows up in the community's young people. Minnesota Public Radio's Brent Wolfe prepared this report on why racism is surfacing among teenagers and what the schools are doing about it.

The Minnesota Gopher mens basketball team makes its first ever appearance in the N-C-double-A Final Four Saturday. Minnesota plays Kentucky in the semi-final game. The Gophers electrifying play through the initial rounds of the tournament has been matched only by the enthusiasm of fans who have followed them hundreds of miles to watch them. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Wareham has a report.

On today's Odd Jobs segment, a myth about mushrooms expeosed. Contrary to common belief...not all mushrooms need the dark and dung to grow. Minnesota Public Radio's Kathleen Hallinan takes us to the basement of a Minneapolis warehouse where gourmet mushrooms are popping up on a brightly light "urban farm," a humid, plastic lined room.

On Future Tense Jon Gordon reports that THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA is moving UP THE WORLD WIDE WEB CHARTS.

Lobbyist Judy Cook discusses the deadline coming up this Wednesday when bills are supposed to make it out of policy committees.

Larissa Kokernot, who plays one of the hookers in "Fargo," discusses her role in the movie and what she's hearing from friends and family about "Fargo."

MPR's Chris Farrell previews the week ahead on Wall Street.

Tuesday, March 25

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Wednesday, March 26

On Future Tense Bob Collins reports on a web site where you can hear historic audio including LBJ agonizing over Vietnam.

Lyn Carlson, chair of the House Education Committee discusses a bill that would require schools to start no earlier than 8:00 a.m.

DFL Representative Myron Orfield and Met Council member Bill Schreiber discuss a bill that would change the Met. Council from an appointed body to an elected one.

David Lundberg, assistant director of the division of emergency management at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, discusses a hotline that has been set up to recruit volunteers to help out with emergency flood services.

Thursday, March 27

On Future Tense Bob Collins reports on a proposal at the Minnesota Legislature that would tax users of Internet providers.

DNR Commissioner Rod Sando reacts to a Star Tribune story that shows DNR Officers are giving out fewer tickets than they used to.

MPR Capitol reporter Karen Louise Boothe discusses the Session to date as Legislators head out for their Easter break.

St. Paul Civic Center lobbyist Joe O'Neill discusses plans to renovate that building in hopes of attracting an NHL team.

Friday, March 28

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