May 18, 2001 - After almost 60 years, the family of a missing Cannon Falls, Minnesota soldier who went down with his plane in Italy during World War Two knows what happened to him. A Twin Cities search team that looks for Missing-in-Action soldiers answered the family's call for help -- and has answered the final questions surrounding the disappearance of Lieutenant Theodore Thompson. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
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June 13, 2001 - House and Senate negotiators today (WEDNESDAY) made budget offers during a public meeting of the tax working group. The two proposals, however, exposed the wide differences separating the two caucuses. But all sides say they're encouraged to have the discussions back in the public eye. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports.
June 21, 2001 - About 3/4 of teenagers online are enthusiastic about instant message services. Instand messaging is changing the lives of teens, regarding social interaction and how they do their homework.
June 22, 2001 - Two new Rochester public school administrators are coming on board this summer, just a couple months before a school year that promises great challenges. The biggest task will be convincing voters to approve a hefty referendum. Local community leaders say the new superintendent and school board president can handle the job. MainStreet Radio's Laurel Druley has this report. When Mark Shellinger starts work as Rochester's new superintendent in a couple weeks, he will be one of two new top administrators, at a time when the district is facing critical money troubles. A new school board chair recently took over, as well.
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