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September 9 - 13, 2002
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Monday, Sept. 9, 2002 |
Under a shadow
Minnesota is home to one of the nation's largest Somali populations. As Muslim immigrants, they felt the shadow of suspicion fall on them after Sept. 11. Now, the aftereffects still ripple through their community. Minnesota Public Radio's Mary Losure reports.
Eyes on key legislative races
When voters go to the polls tomorrow for the primary election, some will find their legislators on the ballot, along with challengers seeking to unseat them. Minnesota's legislative caucuses will be closely watching a handful of those races. Three have been flagged by the caucuses as the most competitive. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
School districts test local support for tax levies
Four metro-area school districts are asking local voters this week for additional tax support to help cover operating costs. Roseville, St. Francis, Spring Lake Park and Westonka are the first among dozens of levy referendums planned this fall in financially strapped school districts. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
Flight school speaks about Moussaoui
In the year since last fall's terrorist attacks, Zacarias Moussaoui has become a focal point of the Bush administration's war on terrorism. On the morning of the attacks, Moussaoui was in custody in Minnesota. That's because officials at the Pan American International Flight Academy in Eagan called the FBI when Moussaoui was acting strangely. Marilyn Ladner is the school's Vice President. She says Moussaoui probably found the school by surfing the web, and no one met him personally until he arrived in August of 2001. And, Ladner tells Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki, it wasn't long before he aroused suspicion.
Vikings fall after leading the Bears
The Minnesota Vikings blew a 10-point lead and lost their season opener to the Chicago Bears 27-24 yesterday. The game in Champagne, Illinois marked the beginning of the Mike Tice era. He coached his first regular season game as the official head coach of the team. Joining us on the line is Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Monday Markets
Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell discusses the latest economic news.
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Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 |
DNR killing deer to test for chronic wasting disease
Last night the Department of Natural Resources began killing deer in Aitkin county. The out-of-season hunt is unprecedented for the state. Officials have rushed it from planning to practice in less than a week. They're looking to see if chronic wasting disease has spread beyond a single Aitkin-area elk farm. Minnesota's first case of the chronic wasting showed up on the farm when a dead elk tested positive for the disease. Mainstreet Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
Group tries to boost turnout at primary
Today is primary election day in Minnesota. Polls are now open. They will close at 8:00pm. Without a strongly-contested statewide race to attract voters, turnout is expected to be low. Kathy Shea is with "Southwest Citizens for Civic Engagement," a group trying to boost voter education and turnout in Minneapolis. She joins us now.
Patriotism is marketed after Sept. 11
Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, the American flag has appeared everywhere - on car antennas, tee shirts, lapel pins, and baseball caps. Americans are visibly reminding each other and the world that they are ready to stand up for their country. It isn't just the little guys who've gotten into the flag-waving spirit; large corporations have spent tens of thousands of dollars on advertisements showing support for the nation. Our series "Understanding America After 9/11" continues with this report from KQED's Laura Sydell.
Book by St. Paul author given to familes of 9/11 victims
In the year since the terrorist attacks, thousands of copies of a book by a St. Paul author have made their way to the families of the Sept. 11 victims. The book is called "The Next Place." It's a children's book about dealing with loss and grief. After 9/11, several people contacted author Warren Hanson because they wanted to share his book with people affected by the attacks. Eventually, some Minnesota schools got copies, and students wrote notes in the books before they were shipped to victims' families. Hanson says it all started with an e-mail he received on the morning of Sept. 13.
NYC firefighters get tatoos to remember fallen colleagues
The arms, chests and backs of scores of New York City firefighters and police officers are now lifetime memorials to their lost colleagues. Many are choosing to get tattoos to remember the Sept. 11 attacks, giving them a way to silently wear their grief. Our series "Understanding America After 9/11" continues with this report from George Bodarky of WFUV in New York.
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Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002 |
Minnesotans commemorate Sept. 11
President Bush will be in Washington, New York and Pennsylvania today to commemorate the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Across the country, people in communities that were not directly affected will also mark the day with special events. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports on what will be happening here in Minnesota.
McGaa ousted from Senate race; incumbents prevail
Primary voters have winnowed the field of candidates heading into November's general election. Most of the major parties' endorsed candidates easily held off primary challenges yesterday, but in the Green Party Senate race, Ray Tricomo defeated endorsee Ed McGaa. And DFL State Treasurer Carol Johnson outpolled Democratic endorsee Gregory Gray for the state auditor nomination. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo has the results.
Gov. Ventura leads memorial on capitol grounds
In just a few minutes we will be going to National Public Radio for live coverage of events in New York, Washington and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Here in Minnesota, people are gathering on the state capitol grounds this morning, where Gov. Jesse Ventura and First Lady Terry Ventura will lead a memorial. That event is scheduled to begin shortly, and Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum is there.
Names of 9/11 victims read in Moorhead
At Memorial Park in Moorhead, people gathered this morning to hear the reading of the names of all the people killed in the September 11 attacks. Bob Reha was there, and he's on the line now.
Law enforcement organizations hold memorial at metrodome
Later today, Minnesota's law enforcement organizations are holding an event at the metrodome called "Remember the Heros." Speakers will address the crowd before the Twins game, which begins at 12:05. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen is at the dome right now.
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Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002 |
Minnesota reflects on Sept. 11
The commemoration of the anniversary of Sept. 11 continued into last evening with a number of worship services. Here we have some of the sounds of remembrance services from the Cathedral in St. Paul and the House of Hope Presbyterian Church.
Profile of gubernatorial candidate Tim Penny
Former DFL Congressman Tim Penny gave Minnesota's political pot a good stir over the summer when he threw his lot in with Gov. Jesse Ventura and the Independence Party. Penny's decision to seek the party's gubernatorial nomination came on the heels of Ventura's own decision not to seek re-election and immediately shifted the dynamics in this year's governor's race. Although he was the last major party hopeful to jump into the race, all signs indicate Penny is the frontrunner. In the first of our candidate profiles, Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo has this look at Tim Penny.
Nearly 400 Minnesota horses have West Nile virus
Veterinarians who take care of horses are having a busy summer. The appearance of the West Nile virus in Minnesota has sent horse owners rushing to their vets requesting a vaccine for their animals. Over the summer, some of the horses that began the vaccination process reportedly contracted the disease after having received at least one of the two required doses. Joining us on the line is Dr. Paul Anderson, assistant director at the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.
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Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 |
Tone of governor's debate sharpens
The tone of this year's gubernatorial debate appears to be sharpening. The four major-party candidates met last night at a forum sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio and the League of Women Voters. The debate comes just two days after each candidate easily overcame a primary challenge. Now, each is drawing clearer distinctions between himself and his opponents. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo has more.
Pawlenty's path
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Pawlenty says he's running for the job he's always wanted. However, Pawlenty's road to the governor's race has taken a few twists and turns. The House Majority Leader dropped out of the race four years ago and considered running for the U.S. Senate this year, before a call from Vice President Dick Cheney changed his mind. During his 10 years in the Legislature, Pawlenty has developed a reputation as an able leader and a quick wit, but critics say he moved to the right to get his party's support this year. In the latest in our series of gubernatorial candidate profiles, Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum has this look at Tim Pawlenty.
Special session will address flood relief
Officials with the city of Roseau and other communities in northwestern Minnesota will get a special session after all. Governor Jesse Ventura said he'll call for the session next Thursday, to spend $32 million in aid for communities that flooded this spring and summer. Roseau officials had been lobbying the governor and legislative leaders for a special session for weeks. The leaders and Ventura finally agreed on a deal. Joining us on the line is Bob Bergland, chairman of the task force on flood mitigation for the Roseau Watershed. Bergland is also on the University of Minnesota board of regents which is meeting in Crookston.
Leech Lake tribal chairman faces recall hearing
The Leech Lake tribal chairman faces a recall hearing today. The Tribal Council will consider charges of malfeasance and dereliction of duty. More than 500 members of the northern Minnesota tribe petitioned for Chairman Hunts removal. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.
Some Minnesota businesses do well despite economy
The slumping economy has taken its toll on Minnesota's businesses, but some companies have still been able to do well. This week's edition of "The Business Journal" includes a report on the state's top 100 performing companies. John Hoogesteger is the reporter who wrote the article. He says the tough economic environment is taking its toll on companies, but a few areas of the economy did offer some bright spots.
Meteorologist Mark Seeley on the weather
University of Minnesota Meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses Minnesota weather history, recent weather events, and the weekend forecast.
Word of Mouth arts roundup
Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts looks at art and artists around the state this week.
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