January 10, 2002 -
January 10, 2002 - MPR’s Michael Khoo gives a debrief on a tri-partisan task force that has endorsed the general principle of helping the Vikings and Twins construct new stadiums. If the teams finance rather than fund their stadiums, it would protect them. Funding comes from the government and financing comes from grants and loans from private companies.
January 10, 2002 -
January 10, 2002 - Drivers would pay $1.50 to $2 to go through that bottleneck during rush hour. The money would help fund the extra lane and for more transit.
January 11, 2002 - An article published today in the Minneapolis-based Business Journal CityBusiness suggests elective medical procedures are taking a hit in the recession. The journal says many clinics that offer procedures generally not covered by insurance policies have seen a downturn in business. Sam Black wrote the article for today's CityBusiness. He says a wide range of procedures have been affected.
January 11, 2002 - MPR's Michael Khoo reports that a tri-partisan stadium task force has given its informal endorsement to a state role in building new stadiums for the Minnesota Twins, the Vikings, and the University of Minnesota Gophers. During a meeting in Mankato, the panel opted to support the concept of public financing for a stadium, while steering clear of direct subsidization. Sorting through the details is likely to remain a formidable task.
January 11, 2002 - Republicans say that Governor Ventura's budget is the beginning of a bumpy ride. Most of the money going to nonprofits is from the government and since that money is frozen, nonprofits are going to be hurting for money.
January 11, 2002 - The Ford assembly plant in St. Paul has survived a massive companywide restructuring. The company says it will not slow production at the St. Paul plant (nor will it) or lay off any workers there. The news brought relief to union officials at the plant. But that relief was mitigated by concern for colleagues who lost their jobs, and by concerns over the long-term future of the St. Paul facility. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg has more.
January 11, 2002 -
January 14, 2002 - Market Report: Chris Farrell talks about Alan Greenspan's speech on Friday and how it was not well-received by Wall Street.