May 28, 1999 - Fraternity leaders at the University of Minnesota say they're trying to set an example for all students on responsible drinking. A national survey this week showed alcohol-related arrests on the rise at the U of M, especially in campus dorms. But fraternities are claiming a decline in alcohol problems due to strict new rules on house parties and changing attitudes among members. Police, however, say they haven't seen much change.
June 2, 1999 - Mainstreet Radio’s Marisa Helms reports on the Brainerd High School Choir and their year-end performance of Sarah Hopkin’s “Past Life Melodies.” All year long, the choir's been working on the unique piece featuring aboriginal sounds from Australia. The decidedly NOT-WESTERN music has been educational in all sorts of ways.
June 2, 1999 - The Saint Paul school board will consider 10-and-a-half million dollars in spending cuts to balance next year's budget. District administrators last night outlined a budget proposal that includes teacher layoffs and increased class sizes.
June 4, 1999 - St Paul Public Schools Superintendent Patricia Harvey talks about her plans to improve the schools.
June 8, 1999 - State education officials say they're encouraged by third and fifth grade test scores in reading, math and writing. Second-year results of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment tests, showed gains in both grades. Despite the improvements, education leaders say it's still too soon to draw conclusions from the scores.
June 9, 1999 - High school seniors are marking the end of a school year filled with hard choices and traditional pressures. At graduation, these young people either have their plans in place or remain undecided about what's next. But they are ALL thinking hard about leaving familiar surroundings and facing an uncertain future. Saint Paul's Johnson High is among the schools holding commencement exercises tonight, and Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire talked with members of the class of 1999.
June 10, 1999 - University of Minnesota officials aren't commenting on the possible buyout of men's basketball coach Clem Haskins' contract. Haskin's program has been under fire since academic fraud allegations surfaced in March, and published reports say talks are underway to negotiate the coach's departure.
June 15, 1999 - Classes have ended for the year at Saint Paul's New Arrivals School...and the program for homeless and foster children might not return in the fall. District administrators, forced to make millions of dollars in spending cuts, eliminated funding for several programs next year including New Arrivals School. But they say those students will still get the help they need.
June 24, 1999 - University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Clem Haskins may soon end his 13 year tenture at the school. A copyright report published in today's Star Tribune newspaper quotes two sources close to the university who say they expect Haskins to resign or be dismissed within three days. Haskins is at the center of a university investigation into allegations of academic fraud and mishandling of sexual harassment complaints against players. Dave Mona is president of the University's AluMinnesotai Association. He says reaction to the allegations has grown more intense in recent days.
June 28, 1999 - The Minnesota Corrections Department has a new plan to offer inmates access to higher education. Administrators at the department cut the program earlier this year because it was funded with tax dollars. Now the program will be paid for with money inmates pay to use prison telephones. Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Sheryl Ramstad Hvass has been fighting to have the program restored.