December 8, 1998 - Those who erroneously think of books as simply words on pages between two covers might consider visiting the Minnesota Center For Book Arts in Minneapolis. The MCBA's first juried exhibition of "artist books" is on display, redefining in an age of desktop publishing and digital printing, what a book can be. Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts reports.
December 8, 1998 - MPR’s Martin Kaste reports that Governor-elect Jesse Ventura says he intends to keep working in the entertainment business, even after he takes office. Ventura is in the process of closing a deal to tell his life story in a ghost-written autobiography. Ventura calls it a "standard" book contract, and he says he doesn't think he's cashing in on being the governor-elect.
December 8, 1998 - Those who erroneously think of books as simply words on pages between two covers might consider visiting the Minnesota Center For Book Arts in Minneapolis. The MCBA's first juried exhibition of "artist books" is on display, redefining in an age of desktop publishing and digital printing, what a book can be.
December 8, 1998 - MPR’s Lynette Nyman talks with Ilean Her, director of the state’s Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, about Hmong community leaders release of a proposal seeking state dollars to help Minnesota's South-East Asians population. Several recent tragedies in the Hmong community prompted the initiative which will be presented to the legislature. It calls for mental health, education, violence prevention, and self-sufficiency programs.
December 11, 1998 - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone has all but announced he's running for President. The two-term Democrat says he's going to make the final decision over the holidays -- after he gets a chance to discuss it with his family. But in a speech to supporters and financial backers last night (THURS), Wellstone made it sound as though he's already embarked on the campaign trail. Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste reports:
December 14, 1998 - Mainstreet Radio’s Tom Robertson attends an early morning ritual in Bemidji, as locals of Swedish descent keep the Santa Lucia tradition alive with an annual celebration said to be one of the largest of its kind in the U.S.
December 15, 1998 - MPR’s Bob Kelleher reports from Duluth, where the temperature soared close to 50 degrees on December 14th. This fell just short of a 100-year old record. Few seemed to mind the sunshine and distinct lack of ice or snow.
December 15, 1998 - Students who say they're concerned about cuts in financial aid, cheered as Governor-elect Jesse Ventura told them they should pay for college themselves. Ventura told students at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park that they'll enjoy their education more if they earn it. MPR’s Tim Pugmire interviews a couple students after event to get their take.
December 16, 1998 - (WITH IMPEAC) 4th district MINNESOTA CONGRESSMAN BRUCE VENTO SAYS THE HOUSE PROBE INTO PRESIDENT CLINTON COULD LAST A YEAR. VENTO VOTED AGAINST AN OPEN ENDED INQUIRTY INTO THE PRESIDENT'S BEHAVIOR TODAY. MOST DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF THE MINNESOTA DELEGATION PREFERRED AN INQUIRY THAT WOULDN'T HAVE LASTED PAST THE END OF THE YEAR. Sun 28-MAY 08:32:35 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
December 17, 1998 - Minnsota's congressional delegation has been tracking events in Iraq, and trying to prepare for tomorrow's floor debate on whether to impeach President Clinton. 3rd district Republican Congressman Jim Ramstad says he approves of the airstrikes, but he's still withholding judgement on the impeachment issue: Minnesota 3rd district Republican Congressman Jim Ramstad. Sun 28-MAY 07:29:07 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001