September 15, 1998 - In Minnesota Public Radio's Mississippi River series, we've reported on cities' efforts to re-integrate the riverfront into city planning, and we've looked at efforts to balance commercial and recreational uses of the river. We've also looked at the environmental impact of using the river as an industrial thoroughfare. In this final segment, we'll focus on the geology of the river, and in particular, its waterfalls. The only waterfalls along the 23-hundred miles of the Mississippi are all clustered in the Twin Cities. Author Richard Arey recently published a limited edition book called "Waterfalls of the Mississippi" that tells their story. Arey says the biggest falls, River Warren Falls, in what is now downtown St. Paul were once the largest in North America.
September 15, 1998 - On this Midday, two former governors and two former chiefs of staff talk to Gary Eichten about the role of governor. Topics include the skills required, administration staff, understanding of state budget, and developing agenda. The guests also answer listener questions.
September 16, 1998 - Minnesota's race for Governor is now down to three major party candidates. Recent polls had predicted Skip Humphrey would win yesterday's five-way D-F-L primary. Humphrey, who has consistently had the highest name recognition, captured about 38-percent of the vote. Not surprisingly, Republican Norm Coleman - who faced token opposition - won his primary, and the Reform Party's Jesse Ventura - who had no opponent at all - also goes on to the November general election. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... The man with Minnesota's most famous political name called his primary victory a very special night. In a race of the sons of favorite sons, however, the highlight of the evening may have been a
September 16, 1998 - The election primary for the State's top lawyer--Attorney General now sets the stage for a November race between a former commerce commissioner who wants to investigate the health insurance industry and an Anoka State representative who wants to fight juvenile crime. Both winners have different plans for the office that's largely fought consumer fraud under Skip Humphrey's direction for the past 16 years. Minnesota public radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports.
September 16, 1998 - It's been only 24 hours since the primary election campaign ended, and already the general election campaign is shaping up as an old fashioned battle between business and labor. Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste reports: Norm Coleman wasted little time taking his campaign straight to his core constituency -- business people -- and bringing along the best salesman to make the pitch: Governor Carlson: ((Carlson: My exp in politics has been this -- it's kind of like a first date -- the two parties sorta keep their distance and jockey around for awhile... and by the end of the date it's a wrestling match. I'd rather start the wrestling match right off the bat!)) The Governor addressed a friendly crowd of busin
September 17, 1998 - The small family farm is a dying breed, even in Minnesota. But it remains important in our consciousness as a haven from the ills of society and a refuge to raise strong, wonderful children. In a way, there's some truth in that ... at least for author Kent Meyers.
September 18, 1998 - State conservation officers are already planning for the autumn waterfowl hunting season. With specail goose hunts set for both September and December, this could be a long fall. Near New London, officers this week took a crash course to get ready-- think of it as spring training, for game wardens.
September 18, 1998 - MPR’s Lynette Nyman reports that some Twin Cities Hmong leaders are calling for a strengthening of their traditional clan-based system of justice. They say this is one way of making sure there are no further tragedies, such as the recent killing of six children. Some others in the community are concerned the clan system lacks enforcement and equality, especially with the growing generation and gender gaps within the Hmong community.
September 21, 1998 - Author and storyteller Bill Holm, of Minneota, Minnesota. He gave the keynote speech at the "Healthy Living for Seniors Conference" in St. Cloud last week, and talked about the importance of telling your own story, and the stories of your community.
September 21, 1998 - A strange tale of lawnmowers and the people who use them.