November 27, 1998 - Jon Pratt, of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, stops by the MPR studios to talk about the concept and history of philanthropy. Pratt also answers listener questions.
November 27, 1998 - Some estimates have Americans racking up nearly 100 billions dollars in credit debt between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some economists warn consumers not to be lured into accumulating debt now as the economy softens and the likelyhood of continued slowdown in 1999 increases. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
November 27, 1998 - FOR FRIDAY M.E. Retailers are anticipating what one industry group says is an extremely positive picture for holiday sales. Today, of course, is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. For retailers it's the start of the all-important christmas shopping season. Minnesota Pubic Radio's Bill Catlin reports. SFX, INTERIOR HUBBUB Just before opening time earlier this week, a crowd of shoppers quickly swells to fill a hallway at one entrance to t
December 1, 1998 - A Federal Reserve Bank official says threats to the U.S. economy because of overseas financial troubles are exaggerated. And he says Minnesota's economy remains especially strong. Minnesota Public Radio's Eric Jansen reports: --------------------------------------------------------- | D-CART ITEM: 1516 | TIME: 2:23 | OUTCUE: "...SOC --------------------------------------------------------- Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank vice president and chief researcher Arthur Rolnick describes as 'short-sighted' news media accounts predicting that economic problems in Asia will adversely affect the U.S. economy. Rolnick says the U.S. economy is strong and resilient, and that business with Asian countries is only a small part of it. He says Minnesota's economy mirrors the national economy. Some businesses are having problems, he says, but overall, it's diverse enough to take the strain:
December 2, 1998 - A former giant of the exercise equipment industry passed from local control this week. NordicTrack, which sold millions of dollars-worth of cross country-ski machines since the mid-eighties, has fallen foul of changes in US exercise habits. Minnesota Public Radio Sports Commentator Jay Wiener has this analysis... Minnesota Public Radio Sports Commentator Jay Wiener is on leave from the Star Tribune Newspaper to write a book on the politics of sports stadiums. Sun 28-MAY 07:43:20 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
December 2, 1998 - Tensions between US and Canadian farmers are risning rise again, and may erupt this weekend. Plans are being laid to repeat -- and expand -- September's border blockade of Canadian agricultural goods to market in the US. But Canada is not backing down saying such protests will do nothing to resolve longstanding conflicts between the US and Canada. Yesterday in Washington, the Canadian minister of Agriculture told farm representatives the border delays, and indeed much of US farmers' antagonism toward Canada are based on misperceptions. From Washington, Emily Harris reports. TRXX 1: Canadian Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanklief says US farmer complaints of Canadian trade obstacles are BASED ON RUMOUR not facts -- and are being MADE loudly now due to worldwide low prices for
December 2, 1998 - If all goes as planned, the space shuttle Endeavour will lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Flordia early tomorrow morning carrying a key component of the new International Space Station. Minnesota has some interesting connections to the first of what will be dozens of shuttle flights associated with construction of the space station. Native son Bob Cabana is commanding the shuttle mission, making his fourth trip to space. And Minnesota-based Honeywell is one of the top contractors that's helping to build the research facility. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
December 3, 1998 - Governor Arne Carlson released the final budget forecast of his administration today, and the state's economic picture is rosy. It shows a surplus of one-and-a-half billion dollars for the bienium ending in June. Republicans, D-F-L'ers and Governor-elect Jesse Ventura all support giving some of the surplus back to taxpayers, but the debate is over when to return the money. It's a political minefield for Ventura who swept into office on the strength of promises to cut taxes. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... Governor Carlson was gleeful as he announced he's leaving the state in a much better financial condition than when he arrived in office. He says a combination of spending cuts, a healthy economy and the state's tobacco settlement have led to higher than expected revenues...
December 3, 1998 - One of the people Governor-elect Ventura turned to for advice on the surplus was Wells Fargo Bank chief economist Dr. Sung Won Sohn. Sohn says he advised the new governor to be cautious: Wells Fargo Bank Senior Vice President and chief economist Dr. Sung Won Sohn. Sun 28-MAY 07:41:51 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
December 3, 1998 - (UPDATE TO REFLECT LAUNCH SCRUB ETC!) TOP WITH LAUNCH TAPE!!!! The space shuttle Endeavour will lifted of early this morning from the Kennedy Space Center in Flordia carrying a key component of the new International Space Station. Minnesota has some interesting connections to the first of what will be dozens of shuttle flights associated with construction of the space station. Native son Bob Cabana is commanding the shuttle mission, making his fourth trip to space. And Minnesota-based Honeywell is one of the top contractors that's helping to build the research facility. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...