August 24, 2000 - After a major restructuring at one of the nation's largest insurance companies , The St. Paul Companies appears to be on much firmer ground now than it was just a couple of years ago. Analysts say the St. Paul got out of PERSONAL insurance at the right time and that the company is poised to take advantage of the improving commercial insurance market. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
August 24, 2000 - The chief executive of Medtronic is retiring. Bill George made the announcement at the company's annual stockholders meeting today. George has been instrumental in turning the company into the world's largest manufacturer of medical devices. Since he became c-e-o in 1991, the company's stock price has soared nearly 14 hundred percent. Art Collins has accepted the substantial job of filling George's shoes. He says he's looking forward to the challenge:
August 28, 2000 - When Minnesota's Reform Party broke away to become the Independence party last spring, self-employed software developer and political newcomer Jim Gibson seemed assured of being its lone candidate for U.S. Senate. But in the meantime a more competitive primary race materialized within the party. Environmental activist Leslie Davis has joined the fray, as has Buford Johnson, a former party official and military veteran. And while the candidates in the D-F-L have similar views on many of the issues, the Independence party candidates have run more idiosyncratic -- if low-profile -- campaigns. Minnesota Public Radio's Amy Radil has this report.
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August 29, 2000 - If you have more frequent flyer miles than you can possibly use or you never seem to accumulate enough for a free ticket, Northwest Airlines now has a new option for customers. The airline will now let passengers use their extra miles to buy books, wine and lots of other retail products. Northwest is one of six carriers to join with the e-commerce company, milepoint.com, which offers links to more than 100 retailers that accept frequent flier miles as cash. Northwest spokeswoman Mary Beth Schubert says the web retail site is easy to use.
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August 30, 2000 - Minneapolis and Saint Paul have had their share of zoning battles over adult businesses. But it's not just a big city problem. Several smaller communities around the state are now facing their own zoning disputes with strip clubs. Adult business owners say those local governements are hiding behind harsh zoning laws as a way to unfairly discriminate against their businesses. Mainstreet Radio's Marisa Helms reports.
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August 30, 2000 - Industry watchers say Sun Country Airlines has a narrow window of opportunity to gain a foothold in the highly competitive battle for airline passengers loyalty. Terry Trippler publishes 1travel.com, a website for budget-conscious travelers. Trippler says he expected better second quarter financial numbers from Sun Country.