September 2, 2004 - Nearly half of Americans online use instant messaging on the internet, according to a new survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. That amounts to 53 million people. Twelve million Americans use IM more than e-mail. The survey finds that AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Instant Messenger and other similar software is especially popular among younger adults and the tech savvy. However, Pew researcher Amanda Lenhart says IM still has a ways to go in the workplace.
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September 10, 2004 - A public television producer turns to eBay to raise money for his film ... This is Future Tense from American Public Media. I'm Jon Gordon. Unable to find corporate underwriters, Chuck Strinz says he went deeply in debt making his film "Back on the Mississippi." The film tells stories of people and places along the Mississippi River, from St. Paul to the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa, and will air later this year on several public television stations across the country. It's already been shown on stations in Minnesota and Iowa.
September 21, 2004 - David Lebedoff is the author books such as "Cleaning Up," the story of the Exxon Valdez case, and "The Uncivil War: How a New Elite Is Destroying Our Democracy." Lebedoff is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.
September 27, 2004 - Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports that Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty wants to double the amount of ethanol required in gasoline sold in the state. The Governor also expects state government to cut gasoline consumption in half in the next decade. Those proposals are part of a renewable fuels initiative announced by the governor.
September 27, 2004 - Mainstreet Radio's Bob Reha reports that it's football season and once again speculation is flying about a potential sale of the Minnesota Vikings. There are few details available yet about the potential bid, but there are a lot of factors which could come into play if a sale goes forward…it will also involve a lot of money.
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October 7, 2004 - La Velle Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune, comments on Game 2 of American League Division Series. In a crushing loss to New York Yankees in 12 innings, the Twins and Yankees are tied at one game apiece in the best of five series.
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