October 23, 2002 - As part of a series on special education, MPR’s Tim Pugmire reports on the importance of Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and debate on what changes are needed.
October 23, 2002 - Supporters of Paul Wellstone and Norm Coleman are complaining about the latest aids independent groups are airing in the race. DFLer Wellstone's campaign is calling on a Washington D.C.-area trade group to stop airing television ads which criticize the senator. Some supporters of Republican Coleman are saying a union-financed radio ad about Coleman is inaccurate. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
October 23, 2002 - MPR’s Euan Kerr talks with Semisonic’s vocalist and songwriter Dan Olson. The group has been taking a break after hit song “Closing Time.” Olson discusses his side project and songwriting.
October 25, 2002 - Live off-air audio of developments concerning Paul Wellstone's plane reported missing. Host Gary Eichten and political reporter Mike Mulcahy present coverage from MPR studio as events unfold. Following news agencies declaring Wellstone and others dead in plane crash, a presentation of various interview reactions and call-in commentary from listeners.
October 25, 2002 - From his surprising victory in 1990, his re-election in 1996, his brief exploration of a run for Presidency and his pursuit of a third term, Wellstone was a passionate voice in Minnesota politics. We leave you with some moments from the Minnesota Public Radio archive, beginning with his quirky ads to introduce himself to Minnesota voters during his 1990 campaign.
October 25, 2002 - Live coverage of Paul Wellstone plane crash from 12:28 to 1:00 p.m. Midday host Gary Eichten is joined by political editor Mike Mulcahy in the studio. Reporter Bob Collins talks about the plane and weather conditions. Dan Olson reports from Wellstone headquarters.
October 26, 2002 - A special Saturday edition of Midday the day after Senator Paul Wellstone's fatal plane crash. Included are audio clips from the MPR Archives and callers' remarks.
October 26, 2002 - Wellstone's family has not announced when services will be held for the Wellstones or the five others who died in yesterday's crash. DFL Party officials held a meeting this morning to discuss how they'll proceed with replacing Wellstone on the ballot. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
October 26, 2002 - When word first went out yesterday that Senator Paul Wellstone's plane had crashed, people started gathering at the Eveleth airport, just a couple miles from where the plane went down. Minnesota Public Radio was there. He has this report.
October 26, 2002 - As Minnesota and the nation mourns the loss of Senator Paul Wellstone an army of investigators and law enforcement officials continue to comb the scene where the plane crashed yesterday morning. Wellstone, members of his family,, and staff, died yesterday morning when the small plane they were traveling in crashed on approach to the Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport. Wellstone was heading to a funeral for the father of an Iron Range lawmaker. Local and state officials say they have no idea what caused the crash. Minnesota Publiic Radio's Mark Zdechlik has a report from Eveleth. { St. Louis County Sheriff Rick Wahlberg says the twin engine plane carrying Paul and Sheila Wellstone, their daughter Marsha, Minnesota DFL official Mary (Mac-ah-VOY), Wellstone staffers Tom Lapik and Will McLaughlin and two pilots apparently ran into trouble just before 11 Friday morning.