July 23, 2001 - Members of National Association of Small Telecommunications Companies are gathering in Bloomington this week to discuss the increasing importance of modern telecoms in rural areas. They heard members of Minnesota's and North Dakota's congressional delegations discuss ways the federal government could help bring more advanced technologies to small towns. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
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July 24, 2001 - As Albert Lea recovers from a devastating fire that damaged a large portion of the Farmland Foods plant, the town braces for another hit to its economy. Another major employer may be preparing to lay off a few workers. MainStreet Radio's Laurel Druley reports it's an unsettling time for the town's manufacturing employees.
July 24, 2001 - An estimated 1-hundred employees at I-B-M's Rochester plant received pink slips today (TUESDAY) as officials move to scale back the facilities largest hardware division. The I-B-M plant is Rochester's second largest employer, with more than 5-thousand workers. Minnesota Public Radio's Erin Galbally reports industry analysts predict more layoffs to come.
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July 25, 2001 - Last week's announcement that Allina Health System will split its health plan, Medica, from its hospitals and clinics has some state officials calling for a closer look at the state's health care system. In the early nineties, the government began encouraging consolidation of health care services. Some observers say it is time to revive that policy discussion. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
July 25, 2001 - Newly released federal government statistics show personal income in Minnesota grew the second fastest of any state in the nation from the beginning of last year to the beginning of THIS YEAR. Economists say the growth reflects the strength of Minnesota's relatively DIVERSE and HEALTHY economy. But they say more recent data will likely show more of an impact from the continuing economic slowdown. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
July 26, 2001 - A Minnesota man will testify later today before the U-S Senate Banking Committee about his experience with predatory lending. Paul Satriano (SAT-tree-ON-oh) says he refinanced his credit card debt with a company called Beneficial, but the company didn't do what it promised, and instead charged hidden fees and added unnecessary costs. Satriano (SAT-tree-ON-oh) is a member of ACORN, an advocacy group that targets predatory lending. He joins us now from Washington, DC. Paul Satriano (SAT-tree-ON-oh) who is in Washington to testify before the U-S Senate Banking Committee today about his experience with predatory lending.
July 27, 2001 - Days after signing an eight-year, 75 million dollar contract, Randy Moss says he's worth every penny. The deal is one of the most lucrative in football history, and included an NFL-high 18 million dollar signing bonus. Moss is 24 years old, and entering his fourth season as a Viking. He holds the NFL record for receiving touchdowns, catches and receiving yards since 1998. Moss says he feels the contract is a reward for hard work and wise decisions.