October 8, 2002 - A new book tells the story of the bygone life of a country doctor. For almost forty years, Dr. Roger MacDonald cared for people in the remote communities of northern Minnesota. His book is called A Country Doctor's Casebook. In style it's a lot like James Herriott's tales of a Yorkshire veterinarian. Roger MacDonald talked with Mainstreet Radio's Stephanie Hemphill.
October 8, 2002 - Gordon Wittenmyer, who covers the Minnesota Twins for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, provides commentary of American League Championship Series. He says its difficult to predict how the series will play out.
October 8, 2002 - MPR's William Wilcoxen reports from outside the Metrodome, where crowds are gathering for Game 1 against the Anaheim Angels in the American League Championship Series.
October 8, 2002 - The Minnesota Twins head into the American League Championship Series against the Anaheim Angels after surviving the threats of contraction and a players' strike. The excitement around the hometown team is generating new interest in ballpark plans…and the issue figures to resurface next year when a new governor is sworn in.
October 8, 2002 - Only one team stands between the Minnesota Twins and a spot in baseball's World Series. At the Metrodome, the Twins will take on the Anaheim Angels in the opening game of the American League Championship Series. The winner of the best of seven series will face either the Saint Louis Cardinals or (Braves/Giants) in baseball's Fall Classic.
October 9, 2002 - As the Minnesota Twins battle the Anaheim Angels in American League Championship Series, MPR's Tom Scheck reports that many fans both inside and outside the dome are engaging in peculiar habits to ensure that the Twins will keep winning all the way through the World Series.
October 9, 2002 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports from the Metrodome as The Minnesota Twins prepare to face the Anaheim Angels in Game Two of the American League Championship Series. The previous night, Twins pitcher Joe Mays helped the team beat the Angels 2-1 to open the series.
October 9, 2002 - Republican US Senate candidate Norm Coleman spent the day promoting a plan to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for seniors. Coleman is sharply criticizing DFL Senator Paul Wellstone for being unable to deliver such a plan. Wellstone is accusing Coleman of promoting a solution that would benefit the pharmaceutical industry more than it would help seniors. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
October 9, 2002 - Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former New York Times columnist Anthony Lewis spoke in Minneapolis last night about terrorism, freedom and civil liberties.
October 10, 2002 - (CUTS NOT FULLY TRANSCRIBED) Republican Tim Pawlenty is facing what could be a major setback in his bid for the governor's office. The state Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board today (THURSDAY) found the Pawlenty campaign and the state GOP violated campaign laws by working together on television ads in support of the Pawlenty's bid. Both the campaign and the party are vowing to challenge the ruling, but the other major candidates are already declaring Pawlenty's candidacy dead in the water. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo has more.