September 11, 2003 - In a report released this morning, the U-S Agriculture Department is cutting its estimates for the soybean crop by eight percent from last month's projection because of the drought in the Midwest. The projection for the corn harvest has dropped by one percent. Joining us now is Michael Hunst, Minnesota's agricultural statistician. That is Michael Hunst, Minnesota's agricultural statistician.
September 12, 2003 - A federal judge has awarded control of the Mall of America to the four brothers who first proposed the idea. The Ghermezian (gher-MAY'-zee-un) brothers of Canada said they were misled and ignored by the mall's managing partner in a battle over ownership control of the megamall. But Simon Property Group says it will challenge the ruling. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
September 12, 2003 -
September 12, 2003 - A rainstorm didn't halt the state's largest September 11 memorial ceremony last (THURSDAY) night in St. Paul. Governor Pawlenty and other leaders told a small but dedicated crowd the fight against terrorism must continue. They said Minnesotans can channel their emotions into community service here at home. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
September 15, 2003 - There's a new effort to make South Dakota competitive in biotechnology. Many would say the state is about 20 years behind the times. But Governor Mike Rounds says whether it's agricultural products or medical breakthroughs he's ready to offer an office and financial assistance to companies willing to move. Unfortunately many bio-tech companies are either well established elsewhere or are still just someone's good idea. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports.
September 17, 2003 -
September 18, 2003 - Economists say for South Dakota's largest city there hasn't been an economic recession. Yet. But there may be signs Sioux Falls is experiencing the beginning of one now. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
September 19, 2003 - Six months ago a new kind of Vodka made it's national debut. Shakers is made in the small west-central Minnesota town of Benson from wheat grown on area farms. Now it's sold in bars and restaurants in 16 states. In a part of the state better known for corn fields and dairy farms, premium vodka is giving value- added agriculture new meaning. Mainstreet Radio's Tim Post reports.
September 22, 2003 - It's not much to see, but Conal Garrety is happy to show off the new phone system in his Shoreview home. Like millions of others in Minnesota, his house is hooked up to the copper wire network installed by Qwest Communications. But Garrety doesn't use it. Instead, he relies on a small black box next to his computer -- one line runs to his phone, another to his broadband cable modem.
September 22, 2003 - Lawson Software, one of the biggest employers in downtown St. Paul, laid off five percent of its workforce today (MONDAY). Lawson says the layoffs are mostly the result of business reorganization, as the company shifts to focus on particular areas where software development is most in demand. But there may be layoffs in store. Lawson also says over the next two years it plans to join the growing number of software companies moving jobs to India.