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October 18, 2000 - Now that the debates are over the presidential race enters its final stretch. Recent polls show Bush has gained ground here in Minnesota after his performance in the debates, and state campaign leaders are gearing up for a tight race. Tony Sutton is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Republican Party, and Buck Humphrey is the State Director of the Minnesota Gore-Liberman 2000 campaign. Both speak with MPR News.
October 18, 2000 - Doctors at the University of Minnesota say a unique bone marrow transplant conducted 3 weeks ago was a success. The case involves a Colorado couple who's daughter suffered from a rare and often fatal genetic disease. The parents employed a unique genetic embryo test to produce a child that would be a bone marrow match to their daughter. Scientists are applauding the research...but bioethicists and abortion opponents worry some may take the measures too far. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
October 19, 2000 - Minnesota's three major U.S. Senate candidates tackled social and fiscal issues -- and their own campaign spending and attack ads -- Wednesday in their first televised debate. N-B-C's Tim Russert helped moderate the debate, which took place in Minneapolis before an audience convened by the Minnesota Meeting organization. D-F-Ler Mark Dayton and Independence Party candidate James Gibson were often in agreement on social issues, while Dayton and Republican Rod Grams were predictably at odds, particularly when debating one another's campaign tactics. Minnesota Public Radio's Amy Radil reports.
October 19, 2000 - The technology heavy NASDAQ stock index rose almost 250 points today, and the Dow ended up 168 points. The rise came one day after the Dow had BRIEFLY dropped more than 400 points. Such high volatility in financial markets both RESULTS from and is FEEDING concern that the nation's economy may finally be slowing down. Minnesota companies have traditionally fared relatively well in times of recession, as the state's diversified economy blunts at least some of the impact. Sung Won Sohn is executive vice president and cheif economist of Wells Fargo banks. He says the fact that the state doesn't have many dot-com companies is a blessing in the current market:
October 19, 2000 - Records highs were shattered across the state this afternoon. At least 20 Minnesota cities have new high temperatures for this date. We check in with National Weather Service Meteorologist Tony Zaleski to find out what's going on.
October 19, 2000 - An Olmsted County District Court judge is scheduled to hear from all sides in a high profile defamation case today. After two years of legal wrangling a prominent Rochester developer, ABC television and a Twin Cities lawyer will ask a judge to rule on how the case should proceed. Minnesota Public Radio's Erin Galbally reports.
October 19, 2000 - Many Saint Paul residents are getting more vocal in their complaints about the odor problem emanating from the Gohper State Ethanol plant on the city's West End. Last night (Wed) the city council held a public hearing in a school near the plant. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports council members heard plenty of anger from citizens living with the smell...
October 19, 2000 - Leaders of the state's teachers union say too many of their newest members are feeling frustrated, unsupported, and are leaving their jobs prematurely. Teachers from throughout the state gathered in St. Paul today for the annual Education Minnesota conference. Many of this year's professional development workshops were aimed at helping new teachers succeed in the classroom. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
October 19, 2000 - Dennis Miller comes off as elitist, but Briticanica.com thinks of it as parlor games. "Annotated Miller" is a webpage at Britanica.com that deciphers and explains what he aims at in his quirky remarks.
October 19, 2000 - From Bob Dylan, to Prince, to the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnnesota has a long and varied musical tradition. An exhibit opening this weekend at the Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul takes a look at that tradition. The exhibit is called "Sounds Good to Me." It's designed to tell stories about Minnesotans and their connections to music. Benjamin Filene (file-EEN) heads the exhibit team that spent nearly three years planning and designing the exhibit. He says there was an enormous amount of material to work with.