September 12, 2001 -
September 12, 2001 - Minnesotans reacted to news of yesterday's terrorist attacks with the same shock, anger and sorrow that has engulfed much of the nation. Many businesses closed for the day amid heightened security and a call for calm from public officials. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
September 12, 2001 - Airlines and Airports across the country are scrambling to meet new Federal Aviation Administration security rules the wake of yesterday's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Twin Cities-based Northwest Airlines has received government clearance to begin bringing back SOME international flights which were diverted to cities outside of the United States yesterday. And Minneapolis St. Paul Airport officials say the airport here will be ready to open UNDER HEIGHTENED SECURITY when the FAA permits the resumption of regular scheduled service. But NO ONE knows WHEN that will be.
September 13, 2001 - Airlines resumed limited service today after the first nationwide shutdown in history. Businesses that rely on air freight have been scrambling to find alternative ways to ship product, or have just been waiting until service returns to normal. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
September 13, 2001 - Economists say the terror attacks on the east coast increase the odds of a recession. While disagreeing on the severity of the impact, they generally agree the consumer's reaction is key. Minnesota PUblic Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
September 13, 2001 - US stock markets will re-open on Monday at 9:30am Eastern time, after being closed for four days. This has been the longest shutdown of the stock market since the Great Depression. Local financial planner Ross Levin says he's been fielding many calls from concerned investors.
September 13, 2001 - Airlines and Airports across the country upgrading security to meet new Federal Aviation Administration rules the wake of this week's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Twin Cities-based Northwest Airlines has begun bringing back SOME international flights which were diverted to cities outside of the United States on Tuesday. (Check to make sure) And Minneapolis St. Paul Airport officials say the airport here will be ready to open UNDER HEIGHTENED SECURITY when the FAA permits the resumption of regular scheduled service. But NO ONE knows WHEN that will be.
September 13, 2001 - Across the nation today airlines began restoring service after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted it's FIRST EVER ban on civilian aviation. The FAA closed the nation's skies in the wake of Tuesday's terror attacks in New York and Washington. In about a half an hour, the first Northwest Airlines flights are scheduled to depart the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. But as Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports, it could easily be early next week before the nation's airlines are running anywhere close to normal.
September 19, 2001 - Mesaba Airlines is cutting flights to many of Minnesota's rural airports. The company says it's part of Northwest Airlines plan to reduce service by 20 percent, following last week's terrorist attacks. For many customers it's an inconvenience, but for some of the state's smallest airports, it's potentially crippling blow. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Post reports. {
September 19, 2001 - The prospect of increased military spending in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks has prompted a dramatic rise in the stock prices of some defense contractors---including Edina-based Alliant Techsystems. The company makes ammunition and precision guided munitions that may be needed as the nation goes to a war footing. Minnesota Public Radio's Mary Losure reports.