January 28, 2002 - When Minnesota lawmakers return to the Capitol tomorrow (TUESDAY) for the 2002 session, one of their top agenda items will be assembling a package of public works projects. Governor Ventura is recommending 845-million dollars in projects, and some legislators want to borrow even more. Minnesota Pubic Radio's Laura McCallum analyzed the last twenty years of major capital investment bills to find out where the state has spent most of its money, and has this report...
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January 30, 2002 - Today (WEDNESDAY) a federal board gave a green light to the most ambitious railroad project since the Civil War. The Dakota Minnesota and Eastern Railroad now has official endorsement to proceed with its 1.4 billion-dollar expansion plan. DM&E intends to haul coal from Wyoming through South Dakota and Minnesota. However, before construction even begins, the project's next hurtle is expected to be in the courtroom. Minnesota Public Radio's Erin Galbally reports.
January 31, 2002 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik takes a look at the background of Donald Watkins, the Alabama businessman who says he wants to buy the Minnesota Twins.
January 31, 2002 - Saint Paul city officials today (Thurs) took the first steps in a journey that could lead to a new ballpark for the Minnesota Twins. Legislation introduced at the capitol would authorize the city to impose a tax on bars and restaurants and a surcharge on tickets to ballpark events. City officials say money from those taxes plus parking revenue would cover half the cost of a baseball stadium, with private money paying the other half. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
February 1, 2002 - MPR's William Wilcoxen reports on The Minnesota Twins, who are preparing for their 42nd season…knowing that it could be their last. Major League Baseball executives say they're proceeding with plans to dissolve two teams, including the Twins, but it's not clear if and when it might actually happen.
February 4, 2002 - The Minnesota Supreme Court has all but ended major league baseball's plans to eliminate two teams before this season. The court today refused to consider an appeal of an injunction that forces the Minnesota Twins to fulfill their Metrodome lease this year. The high court's action means an injunction issued by a Hennepin County judge in November will stand - barring intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court, which is unlikely. Twins president Jerry Bell says a cheer went up among Twins employees who can now look forward to the season. He told Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Wareham that it looks very likely that the league can't proceed with contraction.
February 5, 2002 - By letting stand a lower court ruling that binds the Minnesota Twins to the Metrodome for another season, a Minnesota Supreme Court order all but guarantees that plans to eliminate the team will be put on hold for at least the coming year. While the team is disappointed with the court's decision, the team's landlord and fans are embracing the news.
February 5, 2002 - For the past seven years US lamb producers have struggled. Low prices for wool and meat pushed many producers out of the business. Forty percent of all lamb consumed in the country is supplied by foreign producers. But in a time of economic distress the Dakota Lamb Growers cooperative is finding success. Mainstreet Radios Bob Reha reports.
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