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November 21 - 25, 2005
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Monday, Nov. 21, 2005 |
State seeks more Chinese investment
Gov. Pawlenty's recent trade mission to China concluded with talk of a possible Chinese delegation to Minnesota. Such a visit could give Chinese investors a better idea of what Minnesota has to offer. There's currently meager Chinese investment in the United States. But some say there's a lot about the Midwest regional business economy that could attract Chinese investors. Minnesota Public Radio's Annie Baxter has a closer look.
Bemidji group spearheads planting of 10,000 trees
The community of Bemidji in northern Minnesota has grown rapidly over the past few decades. The area's population has jumped nearly 30 percent since 1980. The number of jobs has nearly doubled. A community that was once dependent on tourism and logging has become a bustling regional hub for health care, education and retail commerce. A survey conducted last year showed Bemidji area residents worry their community's small town feel is slipping away. Only 35 percent thought the town had a clear vision for the future. Now, a group of local leaders is using an innovative new model to create a common vision for Bemidji. The group is called Bemidji Leads. Their work is designed to put the community back in control of its destiny. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Robertson reports.
Monday Markets
Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell discusses the latest economic news.
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Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005 |
A Grant obsession
Several years ago, Marie Kelsey became smitten with Ulysses S. Grant. She'll even admit she became obsessed. Now she's produced a book which historians say is indispensible for Grant scholars. Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Kelleher reports.
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Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005 |
Cars for coursework
Have you ever wonder what happens to cars that have been in accidents? Some of them end up in a Minneapolis technical school that teaches people how to fix them up. The program pays for itself by selling the cars the students repair. The tuition is free. For some students, the Newgate Center is a cheap education. For others it's a route out of poverty. Minnesota Public Radio's Toni Randolph reports.
Commentator upset about early start to Christmas season
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, the traditional start of the holiday season. Of course, the start of the season seems to get earlier and earlier every year. Commentator Nanci Olesen is not in the holiday spirit just yet.
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Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005 |
Communities debate location of homeless shelters
It's a national goal to end homelessness in 10 years. Boards and committees and coalitions have formed all over the United States to tackle the problem of homelessness. Smaller communities around the region are also having those discussions. In Sioux Falls, several organizations that help the poor are being moved out of downtown and into one neighborhood. Except the new neighbors don't want them around. The Mayor says services need to be together. Neighbors say, fine, but not here. The advocates for the homeless are running out of money to fight their cause. Minnesota Public Radio's Cara Hetland reports.
Soldiers celebrate Thanksgiving away from home
About 2600 Minnesotans will be celebrating Thanksgiving far from home as they prepare for deployment to Iraq. Members of the First Brigade Combat team of the Minnesota National Guard are training at Camp Shelby in South-Central Mississippi for the next few months before leaving for Iraq. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik is in Mississippi with the Guard unit, and he joins us from Fort Shelby.
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Friday, Nov. 25, 2005 |
Shoppers not buying less but not buying more
The day after Thanksgiving isn't necessarily the busiest shopping day of the holiday season. But it is an important one for retailers. This year the predictions on how much shoppers will spend run the gamut. The University of Michigan shows consumer confidence is up while the University of St. Thomas finds it's down. Shoppers in one St. Paul neighborhood shared thoughts about their buying habits this season. Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports.
Artist confronts stereotypes about male nudity
For centuries the female nude has been an iconic figure in art. Society's comfort level with the male nude has been quite a bit lower, especially in modern-day America. In Minneapolis, an artist has confronted what some may view as a double standard about nudity by painting a bunch of naked men. The exhibition is called "Male Artists Exposed." The story from Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts.
Local design firm hired to protect Superman
The Superman comic book character is known for using his amazing powers to protect the people of earth. Now, a Minneapolis design firm has been enlisted to protect the Superman brand. In the summer of 2006, a new movie called "Superman Returns" will be released and with it a slew of Superman merchandise. Little and Company has been hired to make sure that the products don't tarnish Superman's image. Nicole Garrison-Sprenger writes about this in today's edition of the Business Journal.
Weather with Mark Seeley
University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley discusses Minnesota weather history and looks ahead to the weekend forecast.
Plenty of holiday shows at the theater this season
If you're looking for a holiday show to see this December, you'll have plenty of choices. Minnesota communities and theatre companies all over the state are showing old favorites, and a few new ones too. To help you sort through what's out there, we've brought in Dominic Papatola, who writes for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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