July 3, 2000 - Most of the 50-thousand Alcoholics Anonymous conventioners who met in Minneapolis are now back at home. The convention last weekend was a gathering of people who face the same challenge every day of staying sober. And every day of sobriety is a victory. But to live over 40 years worth of sobriety is a major achievement, and brings with it life-long lessons. At the Metrodome on Saturday, the conventioners heard from some of the "old timers" who have been sober for at least that long. And joining us on the line is one of those "old timers." His name is Duke, who joins us from his home in Daytona Beach Florida:
July 3, 2000 - Chris Farrell, MPR Chief Economist Corresponent Monday Markets
July 5, 2000 - When Qwest's buyout of US West was finalized last week, the new company agreed to give up long-distance service customers in the 14 states formerly served by US West. The federal government will not allow so-called baby bells, such as US West, to offer long distance service until they have competition to provide local service. The buyout gives Qwest a monopoly on local service in the 14 US West states, but the company wants to surrender that advantage so it can re-enter the long distance market. Lew Wilks, President of Internet and Multi-media markets at Qwest, says moving into the extremely competitive long distance market makes business sense.
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July 10, 2000 - MPR's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell previews what we can expect this week on Wall Street.
July 10, 2000 - it is eliminating six thousand positions. A Honeywell spokeswoman says its unlikely any of those cuts will come from the company's Minneapolis divisions. That's because the company is reportedly targeting poor performing units, and the divisions based here in the Twin Cities are doing well. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
July 10, 2000 - The possibility that American Airlines might buy Northwest Airlines has raised questions about the future level of air service for the Twin Cities. A merger would leave American with 3 hubs in the Great Lakes region. When news of merger talks between Northwest and American came out last month..... many observers assumed the Minneapolis-St. Paul hub might have to go. But experts point to a number of factors suggesting the Twin Cities' would remain a hub and keep high levels of non-stop and frequent service. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
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July 11, 2000 - The president of Minnesota Brewing says newly installed equipment has reduced the odor from ethanol production at the Saint Paul plant ... and further steps may eliminate the odor complaints that have plauged the West Seventh neighborhood for the last two months. But residents attending a community meeting last (Mon) night insisted the stench remains a problem. Some say the smell is causing health problems and they hope to stop ehtanol production at the plant. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
July 12, 2000 - Governor Jesse Ventura says he's concerned about the impact of a sale of Northwest airlines on Minnesota's economy and the company's employees. The governor has taken a low profile on the issue, but he issued a statement today saying it appears American Airline's bid to take over Northwest is no longer speculation. The Washington Post reported today that American has made a 3 point 7 billion dollar offer to buy Northwest, but that both sides remain far apart on the question of a price. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.