September 7, 2001 - INTRO: Lush parks, lake access and an expansive recreational trail system are a definite plus for city residents; traffic congestion is one of the downsides. One way to ease traffic flow on freeways could come in the form of a bicycle. In the last in our four-part series "Pedaling Minnesota", Minnesota Public Radio's Kaomi Goetz looks at metro trails and the growing number of non-recreational users. HOST BACKANNOUNCE: For more information on Minnesota's recreational trails, check out our website at www.minnesotapublicradio.org.
September 11, 2001 -
September 11, 2001 - For the first time in U.S. history, no commercial aircraft are flying anywhere. The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded the nation's airlines after four hijacked planes crashed. The F-A-A says no planes will be allowed to fly until tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 A.M. Minnesota time at the earliest. As Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports, passengers arriving in the Twin Cities knew nothing of the New York and Washington attacks until they joined crowds of people gathered around airport television monitors.
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.