December 13, 2002 -
December 13, 2002 - Northwest Airlines is suing the Metropolitan Airports Commission over subsidies to six Twin Cities reliever airports. The airline says too much money from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport passengers is subsidizing airports that primarily serve business and general aviation. MAC officials say the lawsuit is a waste of time and money when the airline is pressuring the commission to cut costs. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
December 16, 2002 - MPR’s Michael Khoo presents highlights of four years with Governor Jesse Ventura, and Minnesota's brief experiment with three-party government.
December 17, 2002 - Representatives of the Minnesota immigrant community are joining officials from the Immigration and Naturalization Service to encourage foreign visitors to comply with a new registration law. The U.S. government is requiring all non immigrant visitors from certain countries to register with the INS over the next two months. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports.
December 17, 2002 - MusicMatch Artist on Demand Service.
December 17, 2002 - The Metropolitan Airports Commission agreed to a one-time freeze on rents for major airlines at Twin Cities International, but delayed decisions on other major cost-cutting proposals. The commission also decided NOT to delay a flood dike for the St. Paul downtown airport. The decision to finalize a budget for next year came shortly after the commission's biggest tenant, Northwest Airlines, sued over reliever airport costs. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
December 17, 2002 - The latest economic data for Minnesota indicate the state's job market is stuck in neutral. Minnesota's unemployment rate for November came in at 3.9 percent. That's down slightly from October. A separate survey of businesses indicates Minnesota companies are reluctant to start hiring even though many expect sales to pick up. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
December 17, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum examines Governor Jesse Ventura’s legacy, taking a look at taxes, state budget, education, light rail, deficit, and judiciary.
December 18, 2002 - Bringing a casino to St. Paul is now the subject of preliminary discussions between minority business groups in the city... two indian tribes... and city officials. The idea was discussed in meetings yesterday with the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and the Red Lake Band of Chippewa. A casino located near downtown St. Paul could serve as a tourist draw, and add revenues for the city during tough economic times. The idea echoes a similar move made by the City of Duluth more than a decade ago, when it allowed a casino to open downtown. Joining us on the line is longtime Duluth city council member Neill Atkins. That is Duluth city council member Neill Atkins.
December 20, 2002 -