February 21, 2002 - A letter of intent was written to Fingerhut.
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February 22, 2002 - Discusses the new Detroit airline terminal and its advantages.
February 22, 2002 - The possibility of having a state-owned casino and the pros and cons.
February 25, 2002 - After 35 years as Best Buy's C.E.O, Richard Schulze is stepping down. Best Buy President and Chief Operating Officer Bradbury Anderson will take over as CEO this summer. The electronics retailer announced the leadership transition today . Schulze built Best Buy into the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer. He says he'll remain active as chairman.
February 25, 2002 - That's Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell.
February 26, 2002 - State finance officials say it appears Minnesota wages have fallen for the first time in at least 40 years. The figures are part of a forecast released yesterday (Monday) projecting the state's budget shortfall will reach nearly $2 point 3 billion dollars. That's an increase of 17 percent compared to the forecast issued in early December. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
February 27, 2002 - Senate DFLers are proposing a seven-and-a-half billion dollar package to improve the state's transportation infrastructure. The ten-year plan includes a gas tax increase to pay for roads and bridges and a plan to restructure license tab fees for newer cars and trucks. Senate DFLers say the plan addresses the state's long-term transportation needs but House Republicans say the package is too large. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
March 1, 2002 - State officials say construction of Minnesota's largest public works project is within budget. The Legislative Auditor says the cost of the $675 million Hiawatha light rail line from downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America is slightly less than forecast at this point. However, even as the line is being built the state's revenue shortfall threatens expansion of a transit system advocates say the region needs as the population grows. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports:
March 5, 2002 - Peter Lytle's Business Development Group will likely announce this week whether or not they will acquire Fingerhut. Lytle's group specializes in reviving troubled companies. The Minnetonka-based catalog retailer may be the most challenging turnaround to date for Lytle's group. A look at one of Lytle's past turnaround efforts shows the potential risks and rewards of resurrecting failing companies, and the strategies Lytle is likely to use. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.