August 14, 2000 - in Los Angeles. There will be no more suspense over the nomination than at the G-O-P convention two weeks ago, but Minnesota's 91 delegates say their convention will provide more substance. And they say it will offer more diversity. Nearly a quarter of Minnesota's delegates represent ethnic minorities. Democrats say that's in sharp contrast with the Republicans. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports.
August 14, 2000 - The lawyer who led Minnesota's successful lawsuit against big tobacco is tackling what some may see as an even bigger challenge - Minnesota's US Senate race. Mike Ciresi hopes to win a competitive four-way DFL Senate primary, and go on to beat Republican incumbent Rod Grams. Ciresi has money, a creative ad campaign, a good grasp of the issues and some big name support. But he's never run for office before, and must convince DFL primary voters that he's the best Democrat to take on Grams. In the third in our series of candidate profiles, Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum looks at the career and campaign of Mike Ciresi...
August 15, 2000 - MPR’s Gary Eichten has phone conversation with former Vice President Walter Mondale, who is attending the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Program also includes clip of speech about party history that Mondale gave at convention.
August 15, 2000 - There's no "Clinton Fatigue" among the Minnesota delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Delegates praised Clinton's speech last night. They also heard from several other heavy hitters in their own meetings. And a Minnesota official made her own speech to the convention. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports. President Bill Clinton was the star attraction at the Democratic Convention last night and Minnesota delegates say he didn't disappoint. Clinton stressed the country's record-breaking stretch of economic prosperity. And Everrett Pettiford of Minneapolis says the President hit the right chord. Pettiford: "..."
August 15, 2000 - BENSON: ...Some Democrats have noted the party's ticket leans to the center of the political spectrum and that the party's platform follows suit. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo is travelling with the Minnesota Delegation and had a chance to speak with Mayor Sayles Belton about the party's direction. Michael, how much attention are the delegates giving to the platform? KHOO: Well, Lorna, many Minnesota delegates were in the convention center this afternoon paying attention -- primarily because of Mayor Sayles Belton's speech -- although the platform presentation clearly didn't have the same
August 15, 2000 - As Democrats present their platform at their national convention in Los Angeles, Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, who co-chaired the platform committee, offers her assessment to delegates.
August 16, 2000 - The big event on the agenda tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles is the nomination and speech by Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Lieberman. Lieberman is more conservative than many members of the Minnesota delegation...but any policy differences are being overshadowed by the fact that Lieberman will be the first Jew to ever appear on a major party presidential ticket. Minnesota Public Radio's Mike Mulcahy joins us from the convention center in Los Angeles. --Mike, what are the Minnesotans saying about Lieberman ? Well Lorna, the delegates seem to be paying more attention to what Lieberman represents than to his positions on issues. Dick Cohen is a DFl state
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August 16, 2000 - Both Republicans and Democrats are aggressively courting African American voters this year, from the national conventions to outreach efforts in Minnesota's central cities. The Minnesota Republican Party formed a black Republican coalition this year, and D-F-L'ers are working hard to register African American voters. But it's clear from several recent events that bridging the gap between politicians and urban voters is no easy task. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
August 17, 2000 - The location of a proposed Hiawatha light rail station in Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood has placed business owners at odds with residents, and public housing dwellers at odds with their neighbors. Originally the station would have been located some distance from Cedar Avenue, farther from businesses and bus connections. A new redesign places the station closer to pedestrians and commerce, but residents of a nearby public housing complex say the station would be right in their front yard. Wednesday's public hearing gave residents a chance to try and influence the final choice. Minnesota Public Radio's Amy Radil reports.