May 17, 2001 - Protestors are opposing Bush's energy bill because it is harmful to the environment. It would rely on too much coal.
May 17, 2001 - President Bush today outlined a wide-ranging energy policy he says the country needs to avoid increasing fuel costs AND power black outs like those in California. The President unveiled his energy agenda before an audience in downtown St. Paul. The plan calls for more power plants, more power lines and pipelines... and more nuclear energy. But the President says conservation and alternative energy development are also keys parts of his policy. We have two reports .... BEGINNING with Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik...
May 17, 2001 - Today, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is holding its 10th Annual B-BOP Day across the Twin Cities. B-Bop is meant to encourage people to commute using bikes, busses or car pools. It's an effort to cut traffic congestion and pollution. Joining us on the line is Brad Beagle, who rides his bike from the Macalester neighborhood in St. Paul, to his workplace in the northwestern suburb of Plymouth.
May 18, 2001 - Re: Suggestions for MPR's Morning Edition, Friday, May 18, 2001 Topic: Record high temperatures this week Strong warm advection and bright sun brought some record setting temperatures to the region on Monday and Tuesday this week. In fact, the high of 97 degrees F recorded at Redwood Falls, Hucthinson, St Cloud, Litchfield and Montevideo on Tuesday set an all-time state record high for May 15th breaking the old record of 96 degrees F set at Fergus Falls, Canby, and Beardsely in 1931 (the Dust Bowl
May 18, 2001 - Farmers across Minnesota are scrambling to get seeds in the ground. Wet weather narrowed their window of opportunity for planting. Some farmers are still waiting for fields to dry. While soybean farmers have a few more days, corn growers are a week late as corn needs more time to grow. Mainstreet Radio's Laurel Druley shadowed farmer Kevin Paap on a recent busy planting day.
May 18, 2001 - President Bush will be in Pennsylvania today promoting his energy agenda. The President unveiled his policy yesterday in St. Paul, saying the nation needs to increase energy production for economic and national security reasons. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports....
May 24, 2001 - New census figures show Minnesota is getting older. And some parts are older than others. Aitkin County in the center of the state has the highest median age in the state, 46.5 years. Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota is second with a median age of 44. Main Street Radio's Stephanie Hemphill visited the Arrowhead to see how Cook County is coping with its aging population and preparing for increasing numbers of elderly peoplein the future. {
May 25, 2001 - Chet Meyers, fishing enthusiast, speaks about the fishing season and takes questions from listeners.
June 13, 2001 - Smoking in restaurants - and the prospect of outlawing it - is a hot topic in Minnesota. More and more communities are considering measures to ban restaurant smoking. Health advocates seem to be gaining ground, and there has even been a call for a statewide ban. But as Minnesota Public Radio's Stephanie Hemphill reports, some restaurant owners are gearing up for a fight. {
June 20, 2001 - The tornado that hit the small Wisconsin town of Siren Monday night demolished the heart of the town's new tourism-oriented business district. Officials are still assessing the damage, but a four-block section of Highway 35 running through the heart of town is flattened. Minnesota Public Radio's Stephanie Hemphill found most business owners ready to rebuild.