March 21, 2001 - Minnesota Public Radio has learned local AND federal prosecutors have decided NOT to bring criminal charges against a former Northwest Airlines pilot for allegedly flying under the influence of alcohol earlier this year. Blood alcohol tests of Timothy McCourt showed he was in violation of flying under the influence laws. But because Northwest handled the tests WITHOUT law enforcement, prosecutors do NOT have good enough evidence to charge McCourt. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
March 22, 2001 - A powerful DFL lawmaker says he will hold a hearing on the spending practices of Allina Health System, one of the state's biggest health care firms. The move by Senator Doug Johnson comes a day after State attorney general Mike Hatch sued Allina seeking more financial documents from the non-profit. Hatch alleges the organization spent millions of dollars on questionable items ranging from golfing trips to lobbying and consulting fees. Allina defends its adminstrative expenses and says the Attorney General's report is riddled with inaccuracies. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
March 22, 2001 - Minneapolis-based Net Perceptions said today it will cut 124 jobs, or almost 50 percent of its workforce. Only a year ago, the e-commerce marketing company was considered a star of the Twin Cities' budding internet economy. John Riedel is a Co-Founder and board member of Net Perceptions. He says his company is not alone in experiencing difficulties in the economic downturn:
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March 22, 2001 - A woman is interviewed about the different uses for herbs from Minnesota, predominantly ginseng, and how you can buy them.
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March 22, 2001 - A change in the state's liquor laws attracts a lot of interest. The Wine with Dinner Bill allows grocery stores over 10,000 feet to sell wine. Would it encourage or prevent easy access to minors?
March 26, 2001 - Chris Farrell answers if the stock market will continue enjoying the rally that occurred on Friday.
March 26, 2001 - MPR’s Bob Kelleher reports on the effects low water levels in Lake Superior are having on shipping. Great Lakes freighters will be loading lighter than ever to stay above the bottoms of harbors and rivers between the lakes.