December 24, 1999 - MPR's Andrew Haeg went out on St. Paul's Grand Avenue this afternoon to witness this years gift finding frenzy.
December 27, 1999 - To close out the millennium, Minnesota Public Radio's All Things Considered presents a look back at Minnesota life in 1900 via a 12-part series, entitled “A Minnesota Century.” This segment, a look back at what was the news at the turn of the last century.
December 27, 1999 - As part of our Voices of Minnesota series, MPR’s Dan Olson profiles Internationally acclaimed singer and actor Joe Carter, who talks about his life and career.
December 28, 1999 - Neil Haugerud, author of Jailhouse Stories: Memories of a Small Town Sheriff, discusses his book. It is published by the University of Minnesota Press.
December 28, 1999 - Governor Ventura stopped by the Minnesota Public Radio studios today to offer his reflections on his first year in office and his hopes for 2000. Ventura said he had governed to the best of his abilities, but did have some regrets, such as the controversial playboy magazine interview in which he criticized organized religion. If he gets his way with the legislature next session, the governor says taxpayers can expect another sales tax rebate this summer, and a reduction in auto license tab fees. MPR listeners had a chance to call in and praise or challenge the governor. One listener took the governor to task for not doing more to help the homeless.
December 30, 1999 - MPR’s Bob Kelleher reports on fear of fire danger into new century after BWCA area blowdown. Kelleher interviews several forest officials.
January 3, 2000 -
January 3, 2000 - A speech about the impact of the global economy, by Benjamin Barber, director of the Walt Whitman Center for the Culture and Politics of Democracy at Rutgers University. He is the author of the best-seller Jihad versus McWorld.
January 4, 2000 - A Commonwealth Club speech by Dr. Robert Butler, President of the International Longevity Center in New York City. His speech is titled, "The Wonderful New World of Longevity: Celebration or Calamity." Author of Why Survive: Being Old in America.
January 5, 2000 - On his 72nd birthday, Walter Mondale, former vice-president, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about America's role in the world, the year in politics, and the century ahead. Mondale also answers listener questions.