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October 10 - 14, 2005
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Monday, Oct. 10, 2005 |
Wetterling launches Senate bid
Child advocate Patty Wetterling announced her candidacy as a DFL candidate for U.S. senator at Riverside Park in St. Cloud on Sunday. The seat is being vacated by Democrat Mark Dayton. Wetterling ran an unsuccessful campaign for the Minnesota 6th District House seat last year against Republican Mark Kennedy, who will one of her competitors again in the U.S. Senate race. But Wetterling says this time, she's running a smarter campaign. Minnesota Public Radio's Annie Baxter has more.
Twin Cities dailies seek new readers
The Star Tribune newspaper is getting a makeover. Minnesota's largest daily's redesign hits news stands Wednesday. One of the goals of the redesign is to attract a younger readership, which many media analysts say newspapers must do if they want to survive. It's an issue that the Pioneer Press, under the direction of a new editor, has to contend with as well. As Minnesota Public Radio's Annie Baxter reports, the Twin Cities two major dailies are trying to maintain their vitality in an increasingly crowded media landscape.
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Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell discusses the latest economic news.
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Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005 |
St. Paul cops return from New Orleans
A team of St. Paul police officers is counting its blessings after spending 19 days helping law enforcement comrades in New Orleans. The 22 St. Paul officers, along with others from Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Ramsey County, made the trip to help relieve New Orleans law enforcement stretched thin by Hurricane Katrina. They say the experience will benefit them, now that they've returned to the Twin Cities. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports.
Minnesota may be choral center of the U.S.
Minnesota has often been called the choral center of the U.S. The state is filled not only with church and school choirs, but also professional choirs with reputations that extend beyond Minnesota's borders. This is a busy time for many of those choirs as they get ready for their season-opening concerts this month. But missing for the second year is one of the best-known choruses in the state. Minnesota Public Radio's Karl Gehrke has more.
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Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 |
As final decision nears, special session prospects dimming
Gov. Pawlenty says he'll make a final decision as early as today on whether to call a special session. He says he's still leaving the door open a crack, but says there may not be enough legislative support for the idea. Momentum for a fall session appears to be waning, and a top lawmaker is advising Pawlenty not to call one. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
Future of Northwest Airlines corporate board uncertain
As Eagan-based Northwest Airlines slims down and reorganizes in bankruptcy, many employees are uncertain whether they'll remain when the airline emerges. The same could be said for those in the corporate board room. Company boards rarely survive bankruptcies intact, and as Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich reports, Northwest is likely to follow that pattern.
Hundreds speak out against sales tax increase for new stadium
Several hundred people attended a hearing in Ham Lake last night to speak out against a proposed Anoka County sales tax increase that would build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings. The chair of the Minnesota House Taxes Committee held the hearing to gauge public support for both the proposed tax and a referendum on the plan. Officials with the Vikings and Anoka County say a referendum is not needed. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports.
Churches reflect Minnesota's history
From one-room chapels to grand cathedrals, churches all over the state are part of Minnesota's landscape. Now nearly 100 of those churches are showcased in a new book. It's full of images from a wide variety of denominations and many different architectural styles. The book is by writer Jon Hassler and photographer Doug Ohman, who traveled the state in all four seasons to photograph the churches. He talked with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
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Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005 |
Northwest Airlines asks that labor contracts be rejected
Northwest Airlines has launched a legal process in bankruptcy court that could wipe out the carrier's contracts with its union workers. The filing asks a federal judge to impose $1.4 billion in cost cuts on Northwest's union workers unless the airline and labor leaders reach agreements on new concessionary contracts. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
'Sex boat' allegations rock Vikings
Authorities say it could take a couple of weeks to interview everyone in their investigation into an allegedly lewd party attended by at least 17 Minnesota Vikings players. The party took place on two charter boats on lake Minnetonka last Thursday. Head coach Mike Tice said he's not happy about the allegations. Witnesses have told the Hennepin County Sheriff's office that there was drunkenness, nudity and visible sexual activity on the two boats. No charges have been made yet. Sean Jensen covers the Vikings for the Pioneer Press. He joins us now.
New charter schools face tougher state scrutiny
Twenty-three new charter schools opened for business in Minnesota this fall. That's a record number for one year. State education officials say these startup operations have a greater chance for success because of tougher oversight and training requirements. The recent changes were designed to help new schools avoid some of the management mistakes that have claimed other charter schools. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
Urban runoff a toxic brew
Rainfall supplies water for life, but it can create a nasty brew. Twin Cities stormwater runoff carries away anything spilled onto the region's roadways and parking lots. Most of it goes untreated into Twin Cities lakes and rivers. Just a half-inch rainfall across the seven-county area creates four billion gallons of stormwater. That's enough water to fill the Metrodome nine times. There's an ever-growing web of regulations to control Twin Cities stormwater runoff. But advocates say compliance is sketchy and cleanup progress is slow. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports.
Grain storage problems at elevators
Grain storage is becoming a problem for Minnesota farmers as they harvest some of their largest corn and soybean crops ever. Local elevators are nearly full. Many are piling grain on the ground. A large harvest and Hurricane Katrina are some of the reasons for the storage problems. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Steil reports.
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Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 |
Mesaba follows Northwest Airlines into bankruptcy
Northwest Airlines' regional partner Mesaba Aviation has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The filing from Eagan-based Mesaba comes almost a month after Northwest lost its battle to remain solvent. Mesaba officials say they'll continue normal operations but with a much smaller fleet and fewer employees. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
Three more cases of polio infection found in Minnesota
Three more cases of polio virus have been detected in Minnesota children, bringing the total to four. State health officials say the cases are all within an Amish community in central Minnesota. They say the general public is not at risk. Minnesota Public Radio's Toni Randolph reports.
Minnesota agriculture officials watching avian flu
Avian flu experts in the European Union are holding an emergency meeting in Brussels today. EU officials are concerned about a possible pandemic after the discovery of bird flu in Turkey and Romania. Thousands of birds have been slaughtered in those two countries to prevent the spread of the disease. Many agriculture officials here in Minnesota are watching the spead of the disease from afar. Joining us now to talk about what's being done to prepare for such an event here is Dr. Dale Lauer. Lauer directs the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory in Willmar and is assistant director at the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.
Walker Art Center exhibit examines surveillance
From the internet to credit reports to security surveillance, people we don't know have more access to our personal information than ever before. Supervision, a new production on now at the Walker Art Center, explores how data are changing both how we're seen and who we are. Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs reports.
Weather with Mark Seeley
University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley discusses Minnesota weather and looks ahead to the weekend forecast.
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