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December 22 - 26, 2003
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Monday, Dec. 22, 2003 |
Rybak sends his nominee for police chief to Minneapolis council
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak officially nominates his pick for police chief at a committee meeting today. Rybak announced over the weekend he wants Dayton, Ohio Police Chief William McManus to fill the post. McManus grew up in Philadelphia and spent 27 years in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. He's been the police chief in Dayton for about two years. Eddie Roth is an editorial writer for the Dayton Daily News. He's watched McManus during his time as police chief, and he joins us now.
Second-hand smoke may increase carcinogens in nonsmokers
A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota shows that levels of a tobacco-specific carcinogen increased in nonsmokers when they visited a place where smoking was allowed. Those carcinogens could increase the risk of lung cancer. The study was published today by the American Association for Cancer Research. Researchers analyzed urine samples from nonsmokers before and after a four-hour visit to a casino. Dr. Kristin Anderson is an associate professor in the U of M's School of Public Health and the lead author on the study. She joins us on the line now.
Twin Cities mutual fund industry is shrinking
The Twin Cities has a long history in the Mutual Fund industry. But now some are concerned that the industry is losing scale, not because of the Mutual Fund scandals, but for a variety of other reasons. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
Does Mark Kennedy have higher goals?
Some of the biggest political speculation in Minnesota has nothing to do with the 2004 election. Instead, it's looking ahead to 2006 when DFL incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton is up for re-election. One of the names most often mentioned as a Republican who might challenge Dayton is 6th District Congressman Mark Kennedy, who was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2000. Kennedy says he's proud of his accomplishments in Washington. He says voters appreciate GOP efforts to cut taxes. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
Monday Markets
Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell discusses the latest economic news.
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Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003 |
Ice palace needs cold spell
Organizers of the St. Paul Winter Carnival are hoping for a cold spell so they can finally begin construction on the what's supposed to be the centerpiece of next month's festivities -- the ice palace. Minnesota Public Radio's Toni Randolph reports.
Charities down in 2003, hoping for good 2004
When the economy turns sour, charities often suffer twice. Demand for their services goes up, at the same time as the money coming in slows down. Government and corporate grants, investments, and donations all dry up at the same time. 2003 was another lean year for many charities and foundations, but there are signs 2004 will bring economic recovery and a return to better times. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
Former taconite plant restarted, jobs return
The first pellets at the former EVTAC mining plant in Eveleth are rolling off the line for the first time in seven months. The plant is re-opening under new ownership, United Taconite, which is calling back former EVTAC workers. The plant could eventually employ almost 400 people again. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Mike Norton, United Taconite's plant manager of operations.
Rural living brochure made for city folks
Stearns County officials are doing their best to explain exactly what it is like to live in rural Minnesota. The county's environmental services department is drafting a brochure for anyone applying for a building permit in a rural part of the county. Rob Sip is the county's feedlot division supervisor. He's on the line now.
Noisy toys could harm children's hearing
The holiday shopping season is down to its last couple of days, and for many parents of small children, that means last minute choices on what toys to buy. Many factors influence those choices, but a group in St. Paul has identified one factor that parents often overlook and that the government does not regulate. That's the noise level of a toy.
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Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003 |
Mad cow discovery in U.S. affects Minnesota
Minnesota ranchers are bracing themselves for reaction to the discovery of mad cow disease in the U.S. A Holstein cow in Washington state was found to have the disease. Countries like Russia, South Korea, and Japan are suspending imports of beef from the U.S. The cattle industry in Minnesota ranks seventh in production. At prices set before the announcement of the discovery yesterday, Minnesota had beef worth almost $2 billion. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Steve Brake, president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association.
Measuring the effects of tax-free zones
Depending on whom you ask, Minnesota's new tax free zones are either strong medicine for the state economy, or a slow-acting poison. In the coming years, it will fall to state officials and outside economists to measure which prediction comes closer to the truth. Even then, adversaries may never agree on just how much benefit we are getting from the zones, and what they are costing us. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
25th year of MPR and "Lessons and Carols"
Every Christmas Eve for over two decades, Minnesotans have been able to hear a Christmas tradition taking place in Cambridge, England. There, the musicians and clergy of King's College Chapel perform a service each year called "The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols." They weave together scripture and song, telling the stories of both the old and new testaments. The service has been a tradition in England since 1918. This year marks the 25th anniversary of MPR's broadcasts of it here in the United States. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with former MPR Vice President of Programming Nick Nash, who initiated the MPR broadcasts.
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Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003 |
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Friday, Dec. 26, 2003 |
Ice Palace officials trust Lake Phalen and weather
The weather is cooperating enough for St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace officials to put their trust in Lake Phalen. That is where the ice for the palace is supposed to come from. Officials briefly considered hauling ice from the Detroit Lakes area, about 200 miles to the north, because the ice on Lake Phalen was not forming fast enough. The first blocks of 12 inch thick ice need to be laid in early January, for the palace to be ready by the January 20th deadline. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Ice Palace co-chairman David Crary.
Reviewing Minnesota weather in 2003
University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley discusses the year in weather, based on state averaged annual temperature and total precipitation, Minnesota recorded a warm and dry year in 2003. The statewide mean annual temperature of 42 degrees F falls in the warmest 20 percent historically, while the statewide average total precipitation of 22.25 inches falls in the driest 20 percent of historical years.
Major hotel wanted near Minneapolis Convention center
The Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association is developing a plan to have a major new hotel constructed in downtown Minneapolis. It would be a 1,200 room hotel built near the Minneapolis Convention Center. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporter Scott Smith, who wrote about this project in this week's edition of The Business Journal.
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