September 7, 1998 - Production this tomato season in Minnesota has been off the charts. Warm days and timely rains have fueled the growth of the luscious red fruit. But you'd never know it's been a stellar season judging by the tomatos being served at most restaurants. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports. For reasons not entirely clear, The French call them "love apples"... but restaurant reviewer Bebe Newell's recent visit to a pricey Minneapolis dining establishment with wonderful service, pleasant decor and great food included one unlovable exception. audio . . . and there on the plate next to this gorgeous food was this pale, pink, hard skinned, mushy thing.
September 7, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98." From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth looks at the where the candidates stand on the big issues. This week we're focusing on the environment. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste talks with the Republican endorsed candidate, St. Paul mayor Norm Coleman. BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus this afternoon on All Things Considered, when Karen Louise Boothe talks with Mike Freeman about the environment.
September 8, 1998 - As part of a series of stories following the path of the "Father of Waters,” aka the Mississippi River, Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Robertson has this Mainstreet report on the river's first city…Bemidji.
September 8, 1998 - LEAD: Over the past year, the number of genetically engineered crops grown in Minnesota has increased dramatically. Soybeans, corn and wheat have all been genetically altered to withstand disease and pests. But a growing consumer movement is fighting to ban the foods from grocery store shelves. Mainstreet Radio's Kathryn Herzog reports. Minnesota Morris Experiment Station to view the latest variety of Roundup Ready soybeans.The beans were created by the Monsanto corporatio
September 8, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98." From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. This week we're focusing on the environment. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste talks with DFLer and former state senator TED MONDALE: BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus on the issues tomorrow on Morning Edition when when Karen Louise Boothe talks with Mark Dayton about the environment. Ted Mondale says the government agencies charged with
September 9, 1998 - As part of a series of stories following the path of the "Father of Waters,” aka the Mississippi River, Minnesota Public Radio's Kathryn Herzog has this Mainstreet report on the efforts being made to protect the health of the Mississippi…including the River Defense Network.
September 9, 1998 - Saint Paul for Wednesday M.E. Minnesota Public Radio's Campaign 98. From now to next week's primary election, we're continuing with our in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. THIS week, we're focusing on the environmental views and policies of the gubernatorial candidates. In THIS segment, MPR's Karen Louise Boothe reports on DFL candidate Mark Dayton: You can hear the next segment of MPR's "campaign 98" focus on the issues this afternoon during All Things Considered. Amy Radil will report on DFL candidate Doug Johnson's environmental policies. And follow our political coverage on the web at www.mpr.org .
September 9, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98". From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. This week we're focusing on the environment. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Amy Radil talks with D-F-L gubernatorial candidate Doug Johnson. BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus on the issues tomorrow on Morning Edition when Laura McCallum talks with Jesse Ventura about the environment. And visit our Election 98 web site at www.mpr.org.
September 10, 1998 - GREEN FEATURE: not yet scheduled for air/// More and more southeast Asian immigrants are hunting, fishing, and enjoying Minnesota's outdoors. But DNR officials say they sometimes have difficulty communicating with immigrants who don't speak English. As a result, the DNR is training the state's first Asian conservation officers. It's an important step since immigrants don't realize some of the fish they're catching may be contaminated with pollutants. Minnesota Public Radio's Brent Wolfe reports. When Vuthy Pril and his family moved to Minnesota from
September 10, 1998 - As part of the MPR series Campaign 98’, Laura McCallum looks at Reform Party gubernatorial candidate Jesse Ventura’s views on education environment. Ventura says he's an Isaac Walton League member, believes the federal government should regulate pollution, and regulation of feed lots.