February 19, 2002 - MPR’s Lorna Benson interviews co-author Paul Larson about "Cap Wigington: An Architectural Legacy in Ice and Stone," a Minnesota Historical Society publication. In interview, Larson highlights accomplishments of the noted African American architect.
February 19, 2002 - MPR’s Jeff Horwich reports how the use of technology is helping to make planting crops a precise science. Instead of kicking back during the winter, many farmers are now keeping busy…at the computer. They’re using global positioning systems to do what’s called "precision agriculture," which uses satellite coordinates to help map their fields.
February 19, 2002 - MPR's Tim Pugmire reports that hours after a Minnesota House committee rejected legislation to build a football stadium for Vikings and Gophers, another panel approved two bills Monday to build a new home for the Twins. Both bills would help build a major league ballpark in St. Paul, but they include different approaches to financing the projects. Lawmakers also want to give St. Paul voters the ultimate approval.
February 19, 2002 - Friday is the first committee deadline at the Minnesota Legislature. That means most bills will have to clear policy committees in at least one house by the end of the week to stay alive. Joining us with a look at what's happening at the capitol this week is Minnesota Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief, Laura McCallum. That's MPR's Capitol Bureau Chief Laura McCallum. Now, anytime that you want to know where things stand at the Legislature you can go to our web site, Minnesota Public Radio dot org, and click on the Session 2002 link. There's also information on the candidates for Governor and Senator. It's the best place on the Internet to get comprehensive coverage of politics in Minnesota and it's another reason to click and join today, Minnesota Public Radio dot org.
February 19, 2002 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews author Paul Nelson about his book "Fredrick L. McGee: A Life on the Color Line."
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February 21, 2002 - Republicans and Democrats fight over the budget
February 21, 2002 - Discovering what budget cuts have been made. No tax hikes.
February 22, 2002 - The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra will play all nine of Beethoven's symphonies during its 2002-2003 season. SPCO Music Director Andreas Delfs tells MPR's Euan Kerr that he decided to do what he is calling the "Beethoven project" after conducting Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 with the orchestra. The season, announced by the Orchestra Thursday also includes four world premieres, and a new seating arrangement at the Ordway.
February 22, 2002 - Congress tries to persuade Governor Ventura to sign the budget.