November 29, 2001 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports that while it is too soon to tell if extending taxes to services will be a major component to Ventura's financial recommendations, he may revive his plan. The response to the idea from Legislature has not been favorable and they are being vocal about it.
November 29, 2001 - A Hollywood studio from revealing how to make unauthorized DVDs. What to do after you buy a digital camera.
November 30, 2001 - All Thing’s Considered’s Lorna Benson interviews Minnesota Twins third baseman Corey Koskie about the the effect of the unknown has on him and his family's financial security. The idea that Major League Baseball could contract the team weighs heavy on players.
November 30, 2001 - Could a new stadium keep the Minnesota Twins up and running? The team is being threatened with shut down because of low salaries and low rankings…but local political and business efforts in creating a task force to look at options for new stadium in state are providing hope that there is still a chance to avoid losing professional baseball in Minnesota.
November 30, 2001 - The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball will get an expedited hearing on whether they must play ball in the Metrodome next season. Though they lost their appeal to take the matter directly to the state Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the case before the end of the year. The team and league are asking for the expedited hearing so they can go ahead with their contraction plans before next season. The Twins are a considered a top candidate for contraction. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports... ___________________________ Earlier in the day, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order that attorneys for Major League Baseball and the Twins have not demonstrated that this case requires extraordinary procedures. The court also ordered the Court of Appeals to expedite a hearing and decision on the case. At 5 this evening, the Court of Appeals adhered to that order and scheduled briefing dates for mid December and asked all involved parties to appear in court on December 27th. Roger Magnuson, an attorney for Major League Baseball and the Twins, says he's pleased the courts are moving ahead with the case.
November 30, 2001 - Sun Country Airlines has given up on its efforts to establish itself as a viable alternative to Northwest Airlines -- at least for now. The carrier lost tens of millions of dollars, and now it's looking for a buyer. The Mendota Heights based carrier has eliminated most of its scheduled flight services. Instead it will focus primarily on vacation destinations... like Florida and the Caribbean. As Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports, industry observers predict Sun Country's retrenchment will hurt consumers.
December 6, 2001 - Data security specialists and federal law enforcement officials are intensifying efforts to combat cyberterrorism since September 11. On Wednesday, a group gathered to discuss the security of corporate computer systems at an information technology conference held in Minneapolis. They offered advice to corporate security personnel on how to protect their data from hackers, terrorists and viruses. And they say new anti-terrorist legislation will make it easier for corporations to catch people who try to infiltrate their networks. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports
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December 7, 2001 - Sun Country Airlines laid off most of it's employees today. The layoffs were the latest in a series of moves the company made to limit its losses and to prepare itself for a buyout. The layoffs bring the total number of airline job cuts in the state to almost six thousand since September 11th. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.