October 11, 2001 - State officials and leaders of the state's two largest employee unions returned to the bargaining table this afternoon. So far there have been no face-to-face meetings, but union members say they're cautiously optimistic they can make progress. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo joins us from the hotel in Arden Hills where the talks are taking place. QQQ: Michael, what do we know from the first few hours? -moving slowly -mediator moving back and forth -no new proposals ****MAPE's Deb Schadegg says they'll be here as long as necessary:
October 11, 2001 - As talks resume today (thurs) to try to end the state workers strike, the impact of the walkout is evident. For instance, crime evidence doesn't get analyzed, and health officials can't fully investigate an e-coli outbreak. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
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.