December 19, 2000 - If you're in the midst of a cookie disaster or your fudge isn't looking so good, help is just a phone call away. For the past 11 years, thousands of frenzied cooks have called the Land O'Lakes Holiday Bakeline for tips on how to fix runny frosting, speed-thaw a frozen turkey, or jazz up mashed potatoes.
December 21, 2000 - MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Minneapolis-based harpist Nicholas Carter on Paraguayan style Christmas music.
December 21, 2000 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles, Carl Andersen, an apprentice seaman who stepped up to an NBC microphone and sang a Christmas carol to the nation.
December 27, 2000 - MPR’s Jae Bryson reports on local Muslims arriving at St. Paul's RiverCentre for Islamic holiday Eid al-Fitr. The prayers and feasts of Eid al-Fitr mark the end of Ramadan, the month-long period of fasting and material deprivation. Organizers say the event, one of two Muslim High Holy Days, attracted more than 10,000 people.
December 28, 2000 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Neva Walker, who was elected to represent District 61B in South Minneapolis. In a weeks time, she will be sworn-in as the first African American state legislator. Walker is a DFLer who, like all new legislators, will have to transition into her new job.
January 3, 2001 - The 2001 legislative session got underway today (WEDNESDAY) with Democrats and Republicans sparring in the House. Meanwhile, in the Senate, Governor Ventura picked up his first party ally. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
January 3, 2001 - It's a busy day for politics in Washington, too. Minnesota's three new members of Congress will be sworn in today. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo is out in Washington for the ceremony. He's on the line now. Good morning, Michael.
January 3, 2001 - INTRO-- President-elect George W. Bush may have to fight hard to win approval for his choice of attorney general. Some civil rights groups plan to pressure Senate Democrats to vote against John Ashcroft for the position. Ashcroft is a Missouri conservative who lost re-election to the Senate in November. He's been criticized by democrats for his opposition to abortion and his position on some civil rights issues. Ashcroft is also a FRIEND of Minnesota DFL Senator Paul Wellstone. Senator Wellstone is on the line now.
January 3, 2001 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Democrat John Hottinger, the assistant majority leader of the senate, and Republican Tim Pawlenty, the majority leader of the house, about the start of Minnesota state legislature. Legislators are expected to tackle some sticky issues, like what to do with a projected three billion dollar surplus, along with campaign finance proposals, and the high price of prescription drugs.
January 4, 2001 -