October 4, 2001 - Hobbit Travel had to lay off 35 employees, but were able to hire seven back. The travel business is building back up after September 11th.
October 5, 2001 - Midday broadcasts stories from the Minnesota Public Radio series "Economy on the Edge".
October 5, 2001 - The new Federal Trade Commission chief, Timothy Muras, will not seek any new internet privacy laws.
October 5, 2001 - National Guard troops begin their duty at the Twin Cities International Airport this morning. Their presence part of the federal government's new security plan to get people flying again. One part of that plan that was changed is to allow Sky caps to check-in bags at the curb. Sky caps thought they lost their jobs after the FAA eliminated the curbside baggage check-in service in a safety precaution following the recent terrorist attacks. The Skycaps at the Twin Cities airport were temporarily redeployed to other positions. But this week, twenty-eight skycaps are returning to their jobs, just as airline travel has started to pick up. Anthony Nunn is a Skycap for Northwest. He says he's glad to be back.
October 5, 2001 - After watching air travel fall off dramatically since September 11th, airlines say passengers are beginning to return. Travel agents and airline officials agree the numbers are encouraging, but can't say yet whether the rebound will go far enough to rescue the industry from its doldrums. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
October 5, 2001 - Minnesota National Guard troops today deployed for duty at the state's three largest airports. The biggest detachment of armed soldiers is watching over security checkpoints at the Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport. They're also stationed at airports in Duluth and in Rochester. It's the first time the guard has been called up for airport security in Minnesota and so far travelers are welcoming the military presence. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
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October 8, 2001 - Today in Bloomington Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone chaired a US Senate hearing on how the economic slowdown is affecting the state. Wellstone, along with other members of the state's congressional delegation, heard from business and labor leaders, laid-off workers AND economists about what Washington could do to help. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
October 8, 2001 - While much of the Minnesota Congressional delegation is supportive of the military strike against Afghanistan, there are those in the state who oppose military retaliation. And at the forefront of many politicians' minds is the safety of Americans during what is likely to be a protracted military campaign against terrorism. Minnesota Public Radio's Helms reports.
October 8, 2001 - War affects the market because of the uncertainty.