September 17, 1997 - MPR’s Martin Kaste reports on a persistent rumor suggesting North Carolina-based NationsBank might be interested in buying the Minnesota Twins and moving team to Charlotte. Kaste looks at how it could impact legislative action at the Minnesota Capitol regarding a stadium bill.
September 19, 1997 - capitol for Morning Edition/ATC Friday Die Hard Republican party activists will gather in Bemidji tomorrow (saturday) for an off-year state convention. few voters are as interested in the gubernatorial campaign as THESE delegates are, but their straw poll on the race CAN either add some energy to, OR deflate a candidate's campaign. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports: Party leaders project a low turnout even among the most fervent party loyalists. Among some 21-hundred republican delegates statewide...between 700 and 800 are expected. And if the old adage "politics belongs to those who show up" is TRUE, which candidate belongs to the delegates? Republican political analyist, Tom Horner says among the FOUR candidates in the race so far...Alan Quist could very well have his day in the sun again. Somethi
September 22, 1997 - bemidji for monday m.e. State Republican delegates gathered for their state convention in Bemidji over the weekend. Their straw polls on candidates for Governor and Attorney General resulted in a surprise upset by ONE candidate...and a predictable victory for another. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe was there, and has this report: Lieutenant Governor Joanne Benson beat former state Representative Allen Quist in the straw poll for gubernatorial candidates. Benson garnered 37 percent of the votes compared with Quist's 30-percent. Benson says the results should discourage OTHERS, such as St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman, from entering the field. She ALSO believes she;s the most ELECTABLE: BITE:ever since i've been in politics when people have needed an urban vote or rural
September 23, 1997 - There are conflicting versions of events that led to gunfire after a Minneapolis mayoral debate this morning. Minneapolis police say an officer who is the mayor's body guard was hit by a car and fired at the driver after the candidate debate. The driver was arrested later at his home. The driver's wife says her husband was trying to save her from a beating. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson has more.
September 23, 1997 - Members of the Minnesota House Judiciary Committee heard testimony today on weaknesses in Minnesota's child protection system and where it can be strengthened with new laws. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports.
September 25, 1997 - Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton is urging the city's residents to show tolerance, respect, and civility during the current mayoral race. At a joint appearance with her challenger Barbara Carlson yesterday, Sayles Belton said it would be wrong to use an altercation that occurred after a candidate debate this week as evidence of a racially divided city. Carlson says there is racial division in Minneapolis. She says it needs to be discussed more openly. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports.
October 3, 1997 - A ruling by the state Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board may pave the way for a big wave of spending by candidates for governor in Minnesota over the next year. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports.
October 10, 1997 - Midday’s Gary Eichten speaks with former Minnesota governor Elmer L. Andersen about his life and his book, Views from the Publisher's Desk. Andersen also answers listener call-in questions.
October 14, 1997 - Midday discusses qualifications of school board members and issues they must be prepared to address with guests Jan Rhode, director of board training and development for the Minnesota School Boards Association; and State Representative Mindy Greiling, who was a member of the Roseville School Board for many years. Listeners also call in with questions.
October 24, 1997 - On the 50th anniversary of the opening week of the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings on Communism in America, Midday looks at the time period often known as "The McCarthy Era."