October 11, 2001 - The economic ripple effect from last month's terror attacks continues to spread through the Minnesota economy, as airlines and the companies that rely on them lay off more people. Meanwhile, food shelves and other social service providers in the Twin Cities are struggling to keep up with rising demand and what they call a significant dropoff in donations. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
October 11, 2001 - Research firm Jupiter Media Metrics says its new survey of internet managers are not taking computer security threats seriously enough.
October 12, 2001 - MPR's Tom Scheck reports that Minnesota Twins manager Tom Kelly says he's stepping down after 15 full seasons. Under Kelly's tenure, the Twins won two World Series championships in 1987 and 1991. This year, the Twins finished second in the American League Central, snapping an eight year run of losing seasons.
October 12, 2001 - Fishman was the top executive at City Group. He is best known for cutting the fat at companies, firing people that are not necessarily needed.
October 12, 2001 - Sponsors of a new reward fund hope to reenergize investigations of some of Minnesota's unsolved murders. Spotlight on crime is a 1 and a half million dollar fund established by Minnesota businesses and individual contributors. The first three rewards were announced around the region Thursday. Minnesota Public Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
October 12, 2001 - Middle Eastern patients visiting the Mayo Clinic left Rochester earlier than usual this year following the events of September 11th. While typically, Mayo's international clientele schedule their medical stays during the summer months, this year many left abruptly, hurrying through their final courses of treatment to get home before the outbreak of war. While Mayo officials maintain their losses if any, are small, others in Rochester's service industries say the effects are evident in their bottom line. Minnesota Public Radio's Erin Galbally reports:
October 16, 2001 -
October 16, 2001 - (NOTE: HOST BACK-ANNOUNCE) A new poll shows most Minnesotans have doubts or are unsure about the state's ability to respond to a potential terrorist attack. The survey, conducted for Minnesota Public Radio, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and KARE-11 TV, shows just over a third are confident the state is well-prepared to deal with an attack in Minnesota. The poll results come just as federal, state, and local law enforcement officials are seeking to reassure lawmakers -- and the public -- that the state is primed for action if necessary. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports.
October 16, 2001 - In most cases, terms like "free agent," "signing bonus," and "salary cap" would typically refer to professional athletes. But this fall they could be just as valid when talking about the Marshall school district -- or a few others around the state competing to find new ways to pay their teachers. Among hundreds of millions of education dollars, the legislature set aside eight million for a few districts willing to make bold experiments in teacher compensation: Experiments that may stand traditional notions of collective bargaining on their head - and could tie teacher pay to student performance. Mainstreet Radio's Jeff Horwich visited Marshall, where the district and its teachers have already been toying with some new ideas for two years.
October 18, 2001 - (NOTE: HOST BACK-ANNOUNCE) A new poll shows Minnesotans remain generally upbeat about economic prospects, despite signs of a downturn and the uncertainties following last month's terrorist attacks. The survey was conducted for Minnesota Public Radio, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and KARE-11 TV. It indicates 80 percent of Minnesotans expect to be at least as well off a year from now as they are today. That's nearly identical to poll results from mid-summer. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports.