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October 6 - 10, 2003
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Monday, Oct. 6, 2003 |
Rioting in Mankato
Minnesota State University officials in Mankato are dealing with the aftermath of a riot this weekend in which 20 of their students were arrested. They say university conduct code gives them the authority to discipline the students who were arrested with 25 others. Police estimate three-thousand people took part in the melee and that alcohol was a major factor. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports.
Twins lose ALDS to Yankees
55,000 Twins fans left the Metrodome quietly yesterday after watching the home team lose to the Yankees eight to one, ending the Twins' season. After winning the first game of the playoff series last Tuesday, the Twins scored only once in each of the next three games, allowing the Yankees to take the best-of-five playoff series three games to one. In spite of the loss, the Twins say they're proud of a season that saw them rebound from a poor first half to claim their second straight division title. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports.
Mental illness defense heard at MN Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court this week will hear one man's challenge to Minnesota's standard for a not guilty by mental illness defense. The hearing comes at a time when Minnesota is reeling from several highly-publicized killings in which mental illness may've played a role. Tomorrow, justices are hearing the appeal of Roger Schleicher who was convicted of killing his best friend because he said Jesus told him to do so. Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports.
Bikers gather at scene of Janklow accident
Randy Scott and Bill Janklow are forever linked in tragedy. Janklow, the South Dakota congressman, is charged with manslaughter in Scott's death. On Saturday, nearly 300 bikers gathered in southwest Minnesota to pay tribute to Scott. They prayed at the accident scene in eastern South Dakota, and they called for justice. Mainstreet Radio's Mark Steil reports.
Catch-and-release study continues
The practice of catch and release is required by law on most Minnesota lakes. That is true on the state's premiere walleye lake, Mille Lacs. Last year, a lot of the walleye released in Lake Mille Lacs died. Biologists at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are studying the matter. They are in the final stages of the biggest walleye study ever conducted on Mille Lacs. Among other things, they need to find out just how bad it is to be a fish out of water. Mainstreet Radio's Annie Baxter reports.
Proper catch-and-release technique
If anglers knew how to catch, and then release fish properly, then the mortality rate of those fish would go down. Joining us on the line is Jack Wingate, Research Manager of the Department of Natural Resources Division of Fisheries.
MPR's Chris Farrell on Monday Markets
Minnesota Public Radio Chief Economics Correspondent discusses the latest job numbers, and the coming week in the markets. Last week, the Labor Department said the unemployment rate for September was unchanged at 6.1 percent, and that the economy added jobs for the first time in 8 months.
Vikings win and go to 5-0
The Minnesota Vikings have become a juggernaut. Yesterday, they ran their record to 5-and-oh with a win at Atlanta... beating the Falcons 39 to 26. Dating back to last year, the team has won 8 straight regular season games, the longest winning streak in the NFL. The Vikings have next weekend off with their bye week, and then start a rare 3 game home stand at the Dome, probably with number 1 quarterback Daunte Culpepper returning from a back injury. Joining us on the line from Atlanta is Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003 |
St. Paul, other cities make progress on racial profiling
In the last five years, a growing number of law enforcement agencies across the country have begun investigating claims of racial profiling by collecting data on police stops. In many cities, the collection has led to open discussions about the role race plays in police work. State public safety officials say they hope the racial disparities shown in Minnesota's traffic stop data can be used to open discussions here. But some say data collection is just the first step in a long process of building trust between police and communities of color. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports.
Minneapolis groups and police stalled on racial profiling issue
While St. Paul appears to be making progress on racial profiling, Minneapolis farther behind on the issue. A federal mediator has been trying to bridge gaps between the police and some of its residents on a range of issues, including racial profiling. Joining us on the line to discuss the mediation process is Greg Gray, former state legislator who has attended many of those meetings.
Nobel Conference looks at evolution and divine providence
The 39th annual Nobel Conference gets underway later today at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. This year, Nobel laureates and other world-renowned scholars will discuss the origin and evolution of life. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event. Dr. John Haught is a Theology professor at Georgetown University. Later today, he will give a presentation called God After Darwin: Evolution and Divine Providence and will be on a panel about issues in science and religion. Dr. Haught says it is possible to believe in God and in evolution.
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Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003 |
Minnesota native wins Nobel prize in chemistry
The Nobel prize in chemistry was awarded, and one of the winners is a Minnesotan. Dr. Peter Agre is a Northfield, Minnesota native, and he earned his B.A. in chemistry from Augsburg College in 1970. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with John Holum, retired from the Augsburg College chemistry department. Dr. Agre was one of his students in organic chemistry.
Sen. Norm Coleman on SARS and Arctic oil drilling
The disease SARS may have been out of the headlines lately, but Sen. Norm Coleman wants to know what Minnesotans are doing in case it makes a comeback during the flu season. That is the reason he is holding a field hearing in the Twin Cities as chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. SARS is just one issue Senator Coleman is juggling as the Senate is poised to spend $87 billion on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and vote on an energy bill that, for now, includes drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Republican Sen. Norm Coleman.
Twins' Victory Sports One not on cable systems yet
When the Gophers mens basketball season starts next month, fans may have trouble following their team on television. The network that owns the rights to the games has not yet found any major cable companies to distribute its programming. ESPN recently sold Gophers basketball broadcast rights to Victory Sports One -- a new television network owned by the Minnesota Twins baseball organization that plans to launch on Halloween. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports.
Wild start season with high expectations
The Minnesota Wild kick off their regular season tonight against the Blackhawks in Chicago, and they may do it without their top scorer. Right wing Marian Gaborik appears ready to miss the team's season opener due to a contract dispute. Pascal Dupuis, another key forward, is also holding out. The Wild are facing high expectations this year. Last year, the team surprised most everyone by upsetting Colorado and Vancouver in their first-ever playoff appearance. Doug Johnson is the publisher of Let's Play Hockey. He joins us now.
Book celebrates history of eating out in Minnesota
If you grew up in Minnesota, you might remember the Forum in downtown Minneapolis. Or maybe you ate chicken served on flaming swords at The Flame in Duluth, or treats from Eibner's Bakery in New Ulm. A new book, published by the Minnesota Historical Society, explores the history of dining out in Minnesota from the 1850s to the 1960s. The book is full of pictures, menus, and recipes from the state's historic dining spots from early resorts to Prohibition-era speakeasiers to A&W drive-ins. Kathryn Strand Koutsky, is one of the authors of Minnesota Eats Out: An Illustrated History. She says for a long time, dining out was at the heart of many Minnesota communities.
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Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003 |
Jennings quits as Minneapolis superintendent of schools
The Minneapolis school board's controversial pick for superintendent says he no longer wants the job. David Jennings, a former legislator and business executive, announced yesterday that he's withdrawn as the successor to Carol Johnson. He says criticism of his hiring was getting in the way of trying to help kids. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
Pawlenty pessimistic about chances for worker talks
The state's largest employees unions return to the bargaining table today to resume negotiations with Gov. Tim Pawlenty's administration. Union members have already rejected contract proposals that state officials characterized as their last, best offers. State negotiators say they're not optimistic the sides will reach quick agreement. They say, if necessary, they'll substitute a non-negotiated wage and benefit plan in order to save the state on employee costs. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo has more.
Business officials meet to talk about venture capitol
Leaders of Minnesota's venture capital industry say they're beginning to recover from the dot-com bust, but are even pickier about their investments now. Venture capital involves high-risk investments in promising young companies to help them survive and grow. About 400 investors and start-up company representatives are meeting in Minneapolis this week to discuss possible investments and the state of venture financing. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich.
Some student housing in Duluth is very poor
Some college students have comfortable apartments. Some of them even have nice houses. But lots of college kids live in crowded, dumpy houses. A fire at a house in Minneapolis last month that killed three students has raised concerns about the safety of these dwellings. Student housing is a big issue in Duluth. The three colleges in Duluth have a record number of students this year. Chris Julin had a look inside a student house in Duluth, and he has this Mainstreet Radio report.
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Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 |
Cold Spring discusses tighter school security
An official at St. Cloud Hospital is denying reports that 14-year Seth Bartell has died. Bartell was critically injured two weeks ago, when a student opened fire at Rocori High School in Cold Spring. Last night, a school official said Bartell had died, but later said he could not confirm or deny that report. Meanwhile, the community met last night to discuss how to prevent future violence at the school. Mainstreet Radio's Tim Post reports.
U of M officials take steps to prevent rioting
University of Minnesota and other law enforcement officials are preparing for possible trouble after the big Minnesota-Michigan football game tonight. A recent riot after a football game at Minnesota State University in Mankato has raised concerns about celebrations getting out of hand. About 60,000 people are expected at tonight's game, in which the undefeated Gophers will take on the Michigan Wolverines, a team they haven't beaten since 1986. The Gophers are favored this year. They are ranked 17th in this week's AP poll and have their eyes on the Big Ten title, something they haven't taken since 1967. Eric Dyer is the undergraduate student body president at the U of M. He says students aren't very worried about other students getting out of control.
Mesaba could face hard times if Northwest takes back planes
Later this year Northwest Airlines could take back 31 jet airplanes it leases to Mesaba Airlines. Mesaba is a Northwest partner that serves smaller cities in outstate Minnesota and much of the upper Midwest. If the jets are withdrawn, travelers might not notice a big difference, but it could be major blow to Twin Cities-based Mesaba. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
Dedicating a memorial
A new park opens today in Duluth. The city calls it a "pocket park." It's a small plaza, on a street corner, right downtown. But this is an unusual place. There probably isn't anything like it anywhere else in the country. It's a memorial to three men who were lynched. They were hanged from a lamppost across the street. Chris Julin has this Mainstreet Radio report.
Weather with Mark Seeley
University of Minnesota Meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses the recent warm spell, and looks ahead to the weekend forecast.
Word of Mouth
Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts provides the scoop on art and artists around the state this week.
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