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October 31 - November 4, 2005
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Monday, Oct. 31, 2005 |
At the U of M, helping soldiers move from combat to the classroom
University of Minnesota students who are also Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have set out to help other returning soldiers make the sometimes difficult transition from combat to college. They've opened a Veterans Transition Center on the U of M campus which, they say, is the first of its kind in the nation. Students and university administrators hope the center will help returning GI's stay in school at a time when there are indications drop-out rates are rising. Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio reports.
Delay causes greater scrutiny of Gophers stadium
Supporters of a Gophers football stadium are still hoping the Legislature will approve fuing for the plan in a special session this fall. Gov. Pawlenty says he strongly supports an on-campus football stadium for the University of Minnesota. However, for other reasons, he doesn't want to call lawmakers back to the Capitol at this point. As Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports, the delay is raising some doubts about the project's completion.
Vikings trounced by Carolina Panthers
In sports, the Minnesota Vikings were trounced by the Carolina Panthers 38-13 yesterday. Quarterback Duante Culpepper left the game in the first half with a knee injury. Tomorrow night, the Wild will be in Calgary to play the Flames. The Timberwolves begin their regular season at home on Wednesday against Portland. Joining us now with more on the local sports scene is Steve Rudolph. You may have read Steve's writing in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Last year, he won that paper's Average Joe Columnist contest. He also picks the music you hear in the arena for several teams including the Wild and the Vikings.
Monday Markets
Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Ecomomics Correspondent Chris Farrell discusses the latest economic news.
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Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 |
City spending at issue in St. Paul mayor's race
With a little over a week to go before the St. Paul mayoral election, incumbent Randy Kelly has been challenging rival Chris Coleman to specify how much he would increase city spending if elected. Surveys indicate Kelly is trailing Coleman by a wide margin. A new poll conducted for the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs shows Kelly trailing Coleman by 35 points. With time running out in the campaign, the issue of funding for the fire department has the candidates battle over taxes and spending in the city. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports.
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Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005 |
Rybak leads McLaughlin in fundraising
With less than a week to go before voters elect the next mayor of Minneapolis, incumbent Mayor R.T. Rybak is leading Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin in fundraising. Rybak has raised nearly $330,000, $36,000 more than his challenger. McLaughlin is also trailing in the polls, and spending his money on television ads that will run between now and election day. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports.
Rudy Perpich, the people's governor
Minnesota's longest-serving governor is remembered by many in the state for his out-of-the-box ideas, and his emphasis on education and jobs. Now, a new book looks closely at the story of Rudy Perpich, from his childhood on the Iron Range to his years in Minnesota politics. The book, "Rudy! The People's Governor," is by Betty Wilson, who covered the Minnesota Capitol for 23 years as a reporter for the Star Tribune. She joins us now.
Number of bald eagles up in Minnesota
There are more nesting pairs of bald eagles in Minnesota than there were five years ago. A new count by the Department of Natural Resources found that the number of nesting pairs has increased by 28 percent since 2000. To find out why, we've called Richard Baker, a Nongame Research specialist at the DNR. He joins us now.
Timberwolves kick off their regular season against Portland
The Minnesota Timberwolves open their regular season at home tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers, and expectations are much lower than they were a year ago. Last year, fans believed the team could win a championship, but for the first time in eight years, the Wolves didn't even qualify for the playoffs. This year, the team has a new head coach and a revamped roster. Brit Robson covers the Timberwolves for the City Pages. He joins us now.
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Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005 |
Trial observers question court and media 'biases' in Vang trial
The role of race in Chai Soua Vang's trail dominates the observations of a Twin Cities-based community group. Vang is a Hmong man from St. Paul who killed six hunters in the Wisconsin woods last fall. The Coalition for Community Relations tracked Vang's trial and has released its observations. The group says Vang's racial background received scant attention during his proceedings and unduly close attention in media accounts. Minnesota Public Radio's Annie Baxter has more.
St. Paul mayoral candidates debate taxes, campaign tactics
St. Paul mayoral candidate Chris Coleman says if he's elected, he'll raise taxes in the city by no more than $8 million over four years. Coleman made the comment Wednesday night during a debate broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio. Incumbent Mayor Randy Kelly accused Coleman of low-balling his estimate. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports.
Timberwolves beat Portland 90-86 in home opener
The Minnesota Timberwolves won their first game of the season 90-86 over the Portland Trail Blazers at the Target Center Wednesday night. The win is the first for new head coach Dwane Casey. Casey is just one of several new faces on the Timberwolves this year. Some of the new members of the team played a significant role in the Timberwolves victory. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports.
A chat with the pie lady
Are you a pie person, who enjoys the sweetness of apple pie or the tart tang of lemon meringue... or someone who prefers cake? Here in the studio this morning you'll find two votes for pie. Anne Dimock is one of those people who is passionate about pie. Anne is the author of a new book called "Humble Pie: Musings on What Lies Beneath the Crust." The book is part memoir, part cookbook, and it's full of stories about pie.
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Friday, Nov. 4, 2005 |
"Living Wage" laws at issue in Minneapolis and St. Paul
The Minneapolis City Council Friday is expected to pass a Living Wage Ordinance. The legislation would require any business receiving city subsidies to pay their employees at least $12.09 an hour. Supporters are also trying to pass a similar measure in St. Paul. Mayoral candidate Chris Coleman says he would support the St. Paul ordinance. Mayor Randy Kelly and the business community are less enthusiastic. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports.
Experienced candidates face off in St. Cloud mayoral race
Two experienced candidates face off in next week's non-partisan mayoral election in St. Cloud. State Sen. Dave Kleiss is challenging incumbent mayor John Ellenbecker. Kleiss says he's running for the seat because the city needs a full-time mayor. That claim has upset Ellenbecker who says he spends well over 40 hours a week working on behalf of the city, despite another full-time job as an attorney. The issue has raised the questions about what is considered part-time and full-time for elected officials. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Post has this report.
Weather with Mark Seeley
University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses Minnesota weather history and looks ahead to the weekend forecast.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage courting growing ethnic populations
The Signal Hills site is the first Wells Fargo Home Mortgage branch in the Twin Cities to target specific ethnic groups and not the general market. Wells Fargo is trying to increase the amount of business it does with the fast-growing ethnic populations in the Twin Cities. The company is opening a new home mortgage branch office specially designed to court these populations. Nicole Garrison-Sprenger covered the story for this week's edition of The Business Journal. She joins us now.
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