December 10, 2001 - As part of Mainstreet Radio’s “Our Town” project, Rob Schmitz reports on Viroqua, Wisconsin…a dying small town that revived itself by transforming its identity.
December 10, 2001 - Building the budget for the state that is strong and that will benefit the infrastructure of the citizens.
December 10, 2001 - In the first start of his NFL career, Vikings quarterback Todd Bouman (take a BOW, man) threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns to lead Minnesota over Tennessee 42 to 24 yesterday at the Metrodome. Bouman, starting in place of the injured Duante Culpepper, connected with Randy Moss seven times for 158 yards. The Vikings are now five and seven on the season. Joining us now is Sean Jensen who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. That's Sean Jensen who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
December 11, 2001 - With chances that Major League Baseball could delay plans for a year to eliminate the Minnesota Twins and Montreal Expos, Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Minnesota State Representative Harry Mares about what Minnesota legislators will need to accomplish this session regarding a ballpark discussion in order to save the Twins team.
December 11, 2001 - An additional property tax levy to fund a popular neighborhood program will be a key topic when the Minneapolis City Council begins honing budget details today (Tuesday). Speakers at a public hearing on the budget last night listed the accomplishments of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and pleaded for its future. Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hughes reports.
December 11, 2001 - As part of Mainstreet Radio’s “Our Town” project, Bob Reha reports from Fargo-Moorhead, where small town life has become a draw. Since September 11th, some people are realizing they can find the good life by coming home to the Midwest.
December 11, 2001 - An official with Major League Baseball's Player's Association says the union and Major League Baseball did not make significant progress today in talks that could delay elimination of teams. The league and union are reportedly close to reaching an agreement that delays contraction for a year. If the deal goes through, the Twins will play baseball next season but could still face elimination at the end of the 2002 baseball season. Some state lawmakers and other stadium activists say the delay gives them time to save the team but acknowledge a stadium financing plan would have to be put together quickly. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports....
December 11, 2001 - As part of Mainstreet Radio’s “Our Town” project, Stephanie Hemphill reports on debate in Duluth between preservationists and those wanting new buildings. The city's old Armory is the lastest battlefield in that ongoing conflict.
December 12, 2001 - The Iron Range power plant would be the biggest in Minnesota and it would in one of Minnesota's most econimically-struggling areas.
December 12, 2001 - As part of Mainstreet Radio’s “Our Town” project, Tom Robertson explores what's gained and what's lost when a small town like Bemidji grows big.