September 25, 2000 - MPR’s Lynette Nyman reports on preserving the history and culture of the Hmong through the mission of an established archives in St. Paul, called Hmong Nationality Archives. Organizers hope to collect, catalog, and make available materials about or by Hmong in Minnesota, and eventually around the world.
September 26, 2000 - Baseball analyst Kevin Hennessy shares his thoughts about rumors that Minnesota Twins Manager Tom Kelly may not continue in his role next year. Hennessy sees hope in the team’s roster and near future. He thinks Kelly is a strong manger to have for any upswing.
September 27, 2000 - Mainstreet Radio's Tim Post reports that Governor Jesse Ventura spent the day in St Cloud, talking with students at St. Cloud Tech High School about the importance of voting. Ventura says it's part of his effort to increase turn out at the polls this November. He will also raise money for the Independence Party's U.S. Senate candidate, Jim Gibson.
October 2, 2000 - MPR’s Euan Kerr interviews Chicago-based poet Ana Castillo about her novel "Peel My Love Like and Onion." The book tells the story of Carmen, a flamenco dancer who overcame the ravages of childhood polio.
October 2, 2000 - Former St. Paul Mayor George Latimer joins Paul Grogan, vice president for Government, Community, and Public Affairs at Harvard University to talk about Paul Grogan's new book, "Comeback Cities: A Blueprint for Urban Neighborhood Survival".
October 3, 2000 - ** Note host outcue ** A new poll conducted for MPR, the Pioneer Press and KARE-TV finds a mixed reaction to Governor Ventura's proposal to have the state pick up a bigger share of education funding. Voters were divided on the issue, and also split on whether the state should expand the sales tax in order to lower property taxes. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
October 3, 2000 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews David Lillehaug, former Democratic Senate candidate and advisor to Vice President Walter Mondale, discusses preparing for the 1984 presidential debate.
October 4, 2000 - Governor Jesse Ventura unveiled his latest attempt to get young people to the polls today.... a video parody of the popular movie "The Matrix." In the five minute video, Ventura stars as the leader of a futuristic rebel group trying to convince a young college student that he can change the world IF he exercises his right to vote. The video, which will be shown across Minnesota college campuses this fall is a production of the Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop. Script-writer Jeff Hopkins says the college student in the video is modeled after Keanu Reeve's character in the movie, NEO.
October 6, 2000 - MPR's Brandt Williams reports on dirt finally being turned on the long underdeveloped parcel of land in downtown Minneapolis known as Block E.
October 6, 2000 - MPR’s Annie Feidt reports on the University of Minnesota's newest varsity team, the women's rowing team, as it prepares for its first competition. They will race in the Head of the Mississippi regatta, a three-mile race on the Mississippi River that cuts through the middle of campus.