July 19, 2001 - A state law is supposed to curb college tuition. But the law seems to have fallen short of its goal. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
July 19, 2001 - Critical shortages of engineering graduates are prompting those in the field to turn their efforts toward making the occupation more attractive to girls and women. To that end, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is sponsoring free, week long summer engineering camps for girls grades 6 thorugh 12 in the Twin Cities and in Alexandria. One of the camps for sixth grade girls, started this week at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Minnesota Public Radio's Helms reports.
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July 25, 2001 -
July 25, 2001 - The decision by the legislature to have the state take over school funding seems like good news for anyone who's ever grumbled over their property tax form. Mainstreet Radio's Jeff Horwich reports that Minnesota farmers may be the most pleased of all -- even if it's not clear yet just how pleased they should be.
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August 6, 2001 - Plaques of Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield now hang just a few feet from those of Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Puckett and Winfield were inducted yesterday (Sun) in Cooperstown, New York, and many Minnesotans were on hand to mark the occasion. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
August 9, 2001 -
August 9, 2001 - Twin Cities Public Television is cancelling NewsNight Minnesota, the nation's only public television nightly news show. Last night (Wed) the T-P-T Board of Directors approved a new direction for the station -- and a new budget that does not fund the seven year old program. NewsNight supporters say it's a blow to local programming, but station executives say it will free up money for new projects that will have a greater impact on the community. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...