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July 7 - 11, 2003
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Monday, July 7, 2003 |
General Mills turns 75
Seventy-five years ago, General Mills formally came into being. Over the next several months, the company is celebrating 75 years on the New York Stock Exchange. General Mills roots actually date back to just after the Civil War. Over the years, the company has produced enduring brand names like Betty Crocker, Wheaties and Cheerios. General Mills has also produced a lot of things that have nothing to do with food, including toys, golf shoes, and even a small submarine. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
Education officials to release list of underperforming schools
Later today, state education officials will release a list of schools that are falling below performance goals. The so-called Adequate Yearly Progress list is required under the federal No Child Left Behind Law. Schools can make the list if any of several student subgroups are underperforming. Those categories include race and economic status. Joining us on the line is Pat Harvey, superintendent of the St. Paul Public Schools.
Monday Markets
Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell discusses the latest economic news.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2003 |
State identifies 259 struggling schools
State officials have identified 259 schools that are falling below performance goals. The Minnesota Department of Education released the preliminary list of underachievers yesterday. The list is a key accountability tool for the state to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind law. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
Some schools celebrate after getting off list of underachievers
Ossie Brooks-James is the principal of Lyndale Community School in Minneapolis, and her school was one of those removed from the list of schools falling below performance goals. She's on the line now.
Shriner's vote to keep their Minneapolis hospital open
The Minneapolis Shriner's Hospital will stay open for at least another year. Last fall, the Shriners' National Board of Governors recommended closing the children's hospital. But on Monday, Shriners attending their annual convention in Minneapolis rejected that proposal. Instead, they voted to study the situation and vote again next year. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports.
Edina golpher Hilary Lunke wins U.S. Women's Open
A golfer from Edina has surprised most everyone by winning the U.S. Women's Open. Hilary Lunke captured the most prestigious trophy in women's golf yesterday with a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole of a three-way playoff. At age 24, Lunke became the youngest American to win a major championship in 16 years. Doug Gallagher coached Lunke back at Edina High School. He's on the line now.
More Asian-Americans getting divorced, getting married later
Asian-Americans are getting divorced at a higher rate than ever before. They're also waiting longer to get married. That's according to a recent study released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The results lump all Asians together. But in Minnesota, members of the Hmong community say those findings are on target. Divorce was once almost unheard of in the Hmong community, but now it's becoming more common. Some Hmong say it's allowing women in particular to escape difficult marriages. But traditionalist worry about the long-term impact of the new trend on Hmong culture. Mainstreet Radio's Erin Galbally reports.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2003 |
St. Paul pastor released by Laotian government
St. Paul-based Reverend Naw-Karl Mua has been released by the Laotian government along with two jounalists. The three men flew today from Laos to Bangkok, Thailand. They had been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Laotian court for the murder of a village security guard. Press advocacy groups had condemned the sentences, saying the three men were being unjustly punished for reporting on an insurgency in Laos. Congresswoman Betty McCollum has been working to get the men released, and she joins us now.
Light rail debate moves to southwest metro
Get ready for a light rail rerun. A controversy similar to the one over building the Hiawatha light rail line is brewing in the southwest suburbs. Proponents will likely recommend Wednesday that planning proceed on a light rail line from downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. Opponents say light rail is too expensive compared to the alternatives. Sound familiar? Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports.
14-year-old soccer wonder to play in Blaine
One of the biggest names in U.S. soccer right now is just 14 years old. Freddy Adu is a soccer wonder who plays on the Under-17 Men's National Team. The squad will play against Canada on Sunday at the National Sports Center in Blaine. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms caught up with Freddy Adu and his team last night as they practiced for Sunday's big game.
Supporters try to save Springbrook Nature Center
Supporters of the Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley are coming out in force this week. They're holding meetings and rallys to get the attention of city leaders who have proposed closing the nature center. The city says state cuts to local governments put Fridley's budget in tough shape, so they proposed eliminating the $300,000 spent on the center every year. Joining us on the line is Malcolm Mitchell, one of the leaders of the movement to save the Springbrook Nature Center.
Owatonna man has archive of fishing lures
Lots of people have fishing lures. But Ken Bachman has hundreds, possibly thousands, of lures collected over the past 25 years. In this week's edition of our series, "The Enthusiasts," Minnesota Public Radio's Rob Schmitz talks with Ken Bachman in the basement of his Owatonna residence, home to nothing less than a fishing lure archive. According to Ken, some of the world's best fishing lures were created by accident.
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Thursday, July 10, 2003 |
Minneapolis libraries to see big reductions in service
The Minneapolis Public Library Board voted last night to balance its budget by drastic reductions in service rather than closing any branch libraries. 80 staff positions will be cut. Kit Hadley is the executive director of the Minneapolis Public Library system.
A part-time job pays people to eat
With unemployment over six percent, lots of folks are looking for ways to make a few extra bucks to pay the bills. One part-time job that might seem too good to be true is being paid to eat. Mainstreet Radio's Bob Reha reports.
New curriculum teaches rules of war
A group of high school teachers will get a crash course this weekend in the rules of war. The teachers will be at the University of Wisconsin River Falls to learn about a new curriculum that received a test run in schools in western Wisconsin. The curriculum was designed by the International Red Cross, and UW River Falls professor Ogden Rogers is working to get the curriculum adopted in U.S. social studies classrooms. Professor Rogers joins us now.
Lynx 8-8, close to midpoint of season
Minnesota Lynx player Katie Smith will be in New York City on Saturday to play in the WNBA All-Star game. The star guard has been selected as a reserve for the 2003 western conference team. The game marks nearly the halfway point in the Lynx's season. The team is 8-8 and ranks fourth in the Western Conference but is still having trouble drawing crowds. Pam Schmid covers the Lynx for the Star Tribune. She's on the line now.
New program teaches teachers to use technology
Some school administrators, teachers, and other school leaders are at the University of Minnesota this week learning new ways to use technology to improve student achievement. Joan Hughes is an assistant professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota and co-director of the new program. She's on the line now.
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Friday, July 11, 2003 |
State Supreme Court rules on homeless sex offenders
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled the statute that requires sex offenders to register their home addresses does not apply to some homeless people. The Court ruled unanimously the law does not require homeless sex offenders to register a residence unless they know five days in advance where they'll be staying and whether that place receives mail. Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports.
Alternative schools complain about performance list
Dozens of alternative schools that made the state's list of underachieving schools are crying foul. The Minnesota Department of Education released a preliminary list earlier this week of elementary, middle and high schools not meeting performance goals. But the only high schools identified were non-traditional schools that primarily serve at-risk students. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
Superior Hiking Trail is complete
After 15 years in the making, Minnesota's premier hiking trail is finally complete. A missing eight-mile stretch of the Superior Hiking Trail has been cleared through northeast Minnesota forest. The trail now runs, without a break, 235 miles from Two Harbors to the Canadian border. And plans are in the works to make it even longer. Mainstreet Radio's Bob Kelleher reports.
Weather with Mark Seeely
University of Minnesota Meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses Minnesota weather history and looks ahead to the weekend forecast.
Department of Public Safety releases 2002 crash facts
This year's Fourth of July holiday may have been the safest on Minnesota roads in at least three decades. So far, only one traffic death has been reported for the holiday weekend. But the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is out with details about 2002 crashes, and some of the numbers aren't good. Fatalities on Minnesota roads were up 16 percent in 2002 over the year before. The 657 fatalities represent the highest number since 1981. Still, the actual number of crashes went down slightly. Kathy Swanson is the director of the Office of Traffic Safety. She's on the line now.
World Saxophone Congress comes to Minneapolis
The Shriners just grabbed their red fezzes and left the Twin Cities. Now a new group has arrived, carrying another distinctive accessory. The World Saxophone Congress has convened for four days at the University of Minnesota. 750 classical saxophone players are here from more than 15 countries for saxophone concerts, saxophone classes, and a constant stream of saxophone conversations. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich stopped by.
Word of Mouth Roundup
Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts provides the scoop each week on the best of Minnesota's art scene, including theater, gallery shows, music, and spoken-word events.
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