September 23, 2003 - The increasing ethnic diversity in Hennepin County is not reflected in the non profit boards and government advisory boards that serve the community. People of color make up only 16% of the membership of nonprofit boards; almost one-third of nonprofits have no board members of color. Those were results a survey of conducted over the summer by the YWCA of Minneapolis. The Y is initiating efforts to encourage inclusion of people of color and women on the community's decision-making bodies. Nancy Hite is the chief executive officer of the YWCA of MInneapolis. She says non profit organizations make crucial decisions and, therefore, it's important to take a look at who's in charge of them.
September 23, 2003 - Hennepin County officials expect to lay off up to 350 employees as it deals with budget cuts next year. County Administrator Sandy Vargas presented her preliminary budget today (TUES). She proposed raising the property tax the county collects by just over two percent. The overall budget shrinks by more than 63-million dollars. Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hughes reports.
September 24, 2003 - Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty leads a trade delegation to Montreal this weekend. The trade mission is focused on biotechnology, as the governor tries to promote Minnesota as a place for biotech companies. Pawlenty and other biotech boosters say Minnesota is well poised to compete in the rush for biotech business. Skeptics say the state doesn't have the resources to become a major biotech player. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
September 25, 2003 - The Pawlenty administration and others watching the Minnesota economy see biotechnology as one bright light on the horizon. And no single place better captures Minnesota's biotech dreams than a sprawling, abandoned building on the west edge of St. Paul. The city bought the building this month to serve as a non-profit "incubator." Officials hope the empty space will nurture fledgling biotech entrepreneurs into tomorrow's powerhouse corporations. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
September 26, 2003 - Should a reporter help the FBI nail the helpful, homeless hacker?
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September 26, 2003 - Governor Pawlenty leaves Sunday on his first trade mission, a two-day trip to Montreal. The governor says he wants to promote Minnesota's biosciences and medical industries. Pawlenty says he doesn't plan to announce any trade deals while in Montreal, but says the trip's cost to the state of about 20-thousand dollars will pay off in increased trade with the state's largest trading partner. Others aren't so sure. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
September 26, 2003 - Railroads opened up the great plains. They played a big role in the history of the Fargo-Moorhead area. The old Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines sliced through the two towns. Today, the piercing sound of a locomotive's horn is still common. Recently, the Federal Railroad Administration approved a plan that will silence the horns. Mainstreet Radio's Bob Reha {REE-ha}, reports.
September 29, 2003 - All Things Considered’s David Molpus talks with MPR’s Laura McCallum, who is traveling with Governor Tim Pawlenty delegation on a trade mission in Canada. Pawlenty is trying to push Minnesota to pursue research partnerships and business opportunities with Quebec. The governor met with Montreal Premier Jean Charest.
September 29, 2003 - Governor Tim Pawlenty arrived in Montreal last night (SUNDAY) for his first trade mission, a two-day trip designed to promote Minnesota's biosciences and medical industries. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum is traveling with the Minnesota business delegation, and joins me now from Montreal.