Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
March 14, 2001 - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture wants to tighten the connection between the state's farmers and consumers who buy their products. The Ag Department hopes a new certification program will give consumers detailed information about their food, so they can feel secure in it's quality. As Europeans deal with livestock diseases, U-S consumers are growing more interested in where their food comes from, and how it's raised. But not everyone thinks the new effort is a good use of resources. Some say programs that help organic farmers are being cut to help the state's big farms. Mainstreet Radio's Tim Post has the second of two report's on a new marketing philosophy in the state's agriculture industry.
March 14, 2001 - In a little over three weeks, the Minnesota Wild will wrap up their first N-H-L season. No one expects the team to make the playoffs, although it is still possible. The playoffs have always been a part of Brad Bombardir's pro career. The defenseman came to the Wild from the New Jersey Devils, the reigning Stanley Cup Champions. Bombardir, who grew up in Powell River, British Columbia, says winning the Cup last year is the highlight of his career so far.
March 14, 2001 - A new bill at the legislature would end the reciprocity agreements between Minnesota and neighboring states. The agreements allow students from Minnesota, to attend colleges in Wisconsin and the Dakotas and still pay in-state tuition. Students from those states can also come here and pay in-state tuition too. State senator Joe Opatz (OH-pats), a D-F-L'er from St. Cloud, says that, despite a labor shortage here, we're sending more students to neighboring states under the agreements. He says that we're also sending more than 10 million dollars a year to those states to subsidize those student's tution. Joining us on the line is Phil Lewenstein (LOO-in-stine), legislative and outreach director for the Higher Education Services Office that administers the reciprocity agreements. A new bill at the legislature would end the reciprocity agreements between Minnesota and neighboring states. The agreements allow students from Minnesota, to attend colleges in Wisconsin and the Dakotas and still pay in-state tuition. Students from those states can also come here and pay in-state tuition too. Representative Joe Opatz (OH-pats), a D-F-L'er from St. Cloud, says that despite a labor shortage here, we're sending more students to neighboring states under the agreements. He says that we're also sending more than 10 million dollars a year to those states to subsidize those student's tuition. Phil Lewenstein (LOO-in-stine) is the legislative and outreach director for the Higher Education Services Office that administers the reciprocity agreements.
March 14, 2001 - Should internet voting be an option? There are many reasons why it should never be.
March 14, 2001 - Construction, which is the general contractor for the project. He says reroofing the dome is definitely the toughest part of the job.
March 14, 2001 - Koochiching County officials in northern Minnesota are sponsoring a snowmobile radar run this weekend in Voyageurs National Park, despite warnings from park officials that the event is against federal regulations. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Robertson reports... For the past 18 years, Voyageurs National Park has allowed an International Falls area snowmobile club to conduct a radar run on Lake Kabetogama within park boundaries. Snow sleds would race one at a time across the frozen surface competing for the fastest speeds. But this year, park officials denied the request. That irked the Koochiching County Board enough to prompt them to host their own radar run. Commissioner Wade Pavleck...
March 14, 2001 - A bill that would let cities use cameras to catch drivers running red lights has passed the Senate Transportation Committee. The cameras would be mounted at intersections and would most likely snap a picture of the rear license plate of any car that went through a red light. The photo would be considered proof of a violation. Fourteen states and the district of Columbia already have similar camera systems. Republican Senator Roy Terwilliger is sponsoring the bill in the Minnesota Senate, and he's on the line now.
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March 14, 2001 - The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission begins its listening tour of outstate Minnesota today. (WEDNESDAY) The first of six open houses to take public input on stadium options for the Twins, Vikings and University of Minnesota Gophers is being in held Moorhead this evening. Commission Members began the day by meeting two dozen community leaders to discuss options. Minnesota Public Radios Bob Reha reports .... {The statewide listening sessions were requested by Governor Jesse Ventura. Business people, Community leaders and elected officials spent two hours sharing their views on a variety of issues including public funding of new venues for Minnestoa's pro-teams and the value the franchises have for out state Minnesota. Concordia College president Tom Thompson pushed the positives of big time sports
March 15, 2001 - When Christina Bjork first took her idea for a children's book on impressionist Claude Monet to her Swedish publisher, she found herself swatting away dubious looks and skeptical remarks. But sixteen years after "Linnea in Monet's Garden" first hit stores, the book is an unqualified hit with fans all over the world. The story follows the adventures of young Linnea and her friend, Mr. Bloom, who travel to Paris to visit Monet's famous home and gardens and Giverny. Bjork attributes the book's sucess to its ability to appeal to all age groups.