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June 20 - 24, 2005
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Monday, June 20, 2005 |
Metro neighborhoods try to calm drivers
Roadway congestion is causing a growing number of Twin Cities drivers to cut through neighborhoods. The neighbors are reacting in a variety of ways. They're asking officials to enforce speed limits and put in traffic circles, speed bumps or other traffic calming devices to try slow down the drivers. What many residents are not doing, one expert says, is to examine their own driving behavior to see if they are part of the problem. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports.
Officials hope to prevent West Nile from mosquitos
While the weather was beautiful over the weekend, this has been a rainy spring and that has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Officials in charge of controling Minnesota's unofficial state bird, say they hope to prevent any cases of West Nile Virus in humans. It's a mosquito-borne disease that can be fatal. Local officials say this year they're more prepared than ever. Minnesota Public Radio's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2005 |
A bankrupt Northwest: what could travelers expect?
Officials at Eagan-based Northwest Airlines don't often use the word "bankruptcy" in public. But in recent weeks a number of signs have raised the possibility of a Chapter 11 filing. The airline seems to be moving slowly toward its goal of cutting labor costs. A number of financial analysts have issued warnings, and the chair of the airline's board of directors has sold most of his Northwest stock. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich looks at what could be in store for the traveling public if Northwest does file for bankruptcy.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2005 |
MN Supreme Court ruling to cost state millions
The state's projected budget deficit could swell by another $250 to $300 million in the next two years even as lawmakers and Gov. Tim Pawlenty are struggling to erase a previous shortfall. Yesterday, state revenue officials estimated a recent Minnesota Supreme Court case could add to the state's fiscal woes. The new pressures come with only eight days left before the budget impasse could force a partial government shutdown. But lawmakers say they don't expect the latest news to significantly complicate the already contentious budget debate. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports.
S. Dakota tells Pentagon to keep Ellsworth open
Three members of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission was in western South Dakota yesterday. They toured Ellsworth Air Force Base and held a two hour public hearing. Ellsworth is one of 33 major military bases on the Department of Defense list to close. Ellsworth is home to about half of the nation's fleet of B-1 bombers. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland has this report.
Parents question superintendent about budget, style
Minneapolis public schools Superintendent Thandiwe Peebles is making good on her pledge to do a better job representing the entire city. Peebles found a welcoming audience in southwest Minneapolis last night as she held a town hall meeting on issues facing the school district. The appearance came just one week after school board members put the superintendent on notice to improve her leadership style. But parents at the meeting appeared more worried about school finances than leadership style. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
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Thursday, June 23, 2005 |
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Friday, June 24, 2005 |
State parks could close in a shutdown
If you have been following the budget negotiations at the state Capitol, you know they have not been a "walk in the park" for Gov. Tim Pawlenty or the legislators. And pretty soon, the budget problems might mean no walk in the park for you -- especially if you planned to visit a state park over the Fourth of July holiday. That's because the state parks could close July 1st. They fall into one of the areas of government that will be shut down if a budget isn't passed. Minnesota Public Radio's Annie Baxter spoke to some park workers and visitors who are dreading the parks' closing.
Empty mansion reopens in Hastings
Driving on highway 61 in Hastings, one can't help but notice a buff colored limestone mansion, with distinctive red trim, that sits behind tall wrought iron gates. The 15 room mansion was designed by Andrew Jackson Downing, a man considered this country's first well known writer on the subjects of domestic architecture, gardening, and "genteel living." He was considered the Martha Stewart of his day. The mansion was built in 1865 by William LeDuc. LeDuc himself had a colorful life. He was a Civil War quartermaster, former U.S. agriculture secretary under President Rutherford B. Hayes, a gentleman farmer and a restless entrepreneur who had a lot of ideas, but never made a lot of money. His mansion has stood empty for some 20 years, but this weekend, the newly renovated historic home opens for tours and events. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke at the mansion with Joan Mathison who's with the Dakota County Historical Society.
Twins win one to end losing streak
The Minnesota Twins broke a four game losing streak by defeating the Detroit Tigers 6-2 Thursday at the Metrodome. Pitcher Carlos Silva threw a complete game and didn't walk any Tiger batters. The Twins got ahead of the Tigers early with a four-run rally in the first inning. And unlike the last few games, they didn't let the Tigers come back. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports.
Climatologist Mark Seeley's weather comments
University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley discusses the recent spell of hot weather, and highlights the annual Garden tour in St. Anthony Park.
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