June 4, 2002 -
June 4, 2002 -
June 5, 2002 - MPR presents a series of reports "Reading, Writing and Revenue," which looks at Minnesota schools' funding crunch. MPR’s Dan Olson profiles the Osseo school district as it tries to balance its’ finances.
June 6, 2002 - MPR presents a series of reports "Reading, Writing and Revenue," which looks at Minnesota schools' funding crunch. MPR’s Tom Robertson profiles the Bemidji school district as it struggles with enrollment and public support.
June 7, 2002 - The June edition of MPR's Voices of Minnesota series, featuring Alexander Braginsky of the ePiano competition, and St. Olaf Choir Director Anton Armstrong. MPR’s Dan Olson presents profiles and interviews of the two artists.
June 7, 2002 - MPR presents a series of reports "Reading, Writing and Revenue," which looks at Minneosta schools' funding crunch. MPR’s Tim Pugmire looks at the discussion on potential long-term financial solutions for Minnesota school districts.
August 2, 2002 - The tall-masted sailing ship Niagara is visiting Duluth this weekend. During the War of 1812, the original Niagara helped defeat the British in the Battle of Lake Erie. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry made his famous remark - "We have met the enemy and they are ours" from the deck of this ship. The original Niagara was built in Erie, Pennsylvania. The replica is part of a living museum collection, and it's on a tour around the Great Lakes. Mainstreet Radio's Stephanie Hemphill reports.
August 14, 2002 - Most of us think of earthworms as benign creatures. Gardeners are always happy to spot a worm in the flowerbed. And many anglers say they're the best thing for catching fish. But scientists are beginning to learn worms aren't so friendly to forests. Mainstreet Radio's Stephanie Hemphill reports. Outcue: You can find a link to the Minnesota Worm Watch web page by going to Minnesota Public Radio - dot - org.
September 17, 2002 - The University of North Dakota plans tougher policies against discrimination and harassment. The new policies are the result of a Federal investigation at U-N-D. Some American Indian students say the changes don't go far enough. They want the Universities Fighting Sioux nickname changed. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.
September 25, 2002 - Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. These days she's on a mission to encourage girls to develop better skills in science, math and technology. Her company, Imaginary Lines, runs a science club, science festivals and space camps, all for girls. Jon Gordon reports on "Future Tense." [Correction: Valentina Tereshkova from the former Soviet Union journeyed into space 20 years earlier than Ride. Audio states that Sally Ride was the first woman in space; Ride was the first American woman in space.]