November 23, 2001 - In hockey-focused Minnesota, it's easy to forget the state has a strong tradition in any other sport. But in 1895, the first college baskeball game in the country was played at Hamline University against the St. Paul Agriculture School. The game took place in a rundown basement with 9 foot ceilings. The final score was just 9-3. Ross Bernstein tells the story of that game- and the countless high school, college and professional basketball games played in the state since- in his new book, "Hardwood Heroes." He says his favorite chapter in the book is on the Minnesota Lakers.
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November 26, 2001 - A snowstorm closed schools and slowed travel today in Minnesota and neighboring states. Up to 8 inches of snow has fallen in southwest Minnesota and winds are gusting over 30 miles an hour. Mainstreet Radio's Mark Steil reports:
November 26, 2001 - The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case involving the University of Minnesota, the first time ever the "U" will appear there. At issue is whether a federal rule allows two former employees to sue the school for age bias. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
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November 28, 2001 - Human cloning and stem cell research have become hot topics of debate again this week after a company announced that it was the first to clone human embryos. Advanced Cell Technology says they have taken human eggs, and combined them with cells from adults, and turned them into embryos. Lori Andrews is an author and medical ethicist at Chicago-Kent College of Law. She will deliver a speech today entitled "Embryo Stem Cell Policy, the Intersection of Values, Science and Law" at the University of Minnesota Law School later today. Professor Andrews joins us on the line now. That's Lori Andrews who will speak today at 11:30 at the University of Minnesota Law School.
November 28, 2001 - Microsoft's plan to settle private anti-trust class action lawsuits by donating computers to the poorest schools is receiving more criticism than praise. Would it make Microsoft a monopoly in the schools and education?
November 28, 2001 - An Olmsted County District Court Judge has given the go-ahead for a recount in Rochester's controversial school referendum. School district officials say they are upset money they say should go towards education will pay for the recount. Minnesota Public Radio's Laurel Druley has this report. Rochester voters approved more money for schools by 185 votes earlier this month. The vote allows the school district to gather 6-point-5 million dollars annually for the next six years. Three voters have come forward requesting a recount.
November 28, 2001 - Officials at Macalaster College have decided not to pull the plug on the school's football program. After years of struggling on the field, President Michael McPherson wondered publicly this year whether the school should continue supporting the program. McPherson announced yesterday Helms reports.
November 30, 2001 - The University of Minnesota will continue to allow cigarettes to be sold on campus. The Student Board of Governors for the Twin Cities student unions voted unanimously last night Helms reports.