May 14, 2001 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy about politics and a new documentary about his life, titled “I'm Sorry I Was Right.” McCarthy also answers listener questions.
May 15, 2001 - The Minnesota Nurses Association and 13 Twin Cities Hospitals ended negotiations last night on a proposed contract the nurse's union says is unacceptable. After negotiating for 14 hours yesterday, the hospitals came forward with their final contract proposal which one hospital spokesperson called "unprecendented." The union says the raise isn't adequate and will recommend that its members reject the proposal when the union votes on Thursday. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
May 15, 2001 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports that Governor Ventura has vetoed a sweeping health and human services bill because it contained an abortion waiting period. Meanwhile, the DFL-controlled Senate narrowly rejected the waiting period while working up a backup health and human services package.
May 15, 2001 - It's looking like the state of Minnesota will have energy reliability legislation at the end of this session. The Senate recently passed its version, and last night Helms reports.
May 15, 2001 - George W Bush will be focusing on energy when he visits Saint Paul this week. The President is scheduled to make a speech on energy policy to an invitation-only audience of Twin Cities business leaders. President Bush will also tour the plant that heats and cools most of the buildings in downtown Saint Paul. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen went to see what the President will see...
May 15, 2001 - The Minnesota Senate late this afternoon defeated a proposal to loosen the state's concealed-weapons law. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo joins us now from the Capitol. Michael, what was in the bill?
May 16, 2001 - Conceal and carry law allows police to issue permits loosely, while some police are very particular about who should be allowed to get a permit.
May 16, 2001 - What is the best way to protect Americans' privacy on the internet: technology or new laws?
May 16, 2001 - With five days left in the legislative session, House and Senate leaders are trying to reach agreement on major tax and spending issues. Senate DFL leaders tried to break the logjam over budget targets with an offer this afternoon. House Republicans rejected the proposal and made an offer of their own. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum joins us from the Capitol with an update.
May 16, 2001 - A man made pond in Walker, Minnesota was drained, forcing birds to migrate. The DNR had to pull an illegal plug, which prohibited migration and animal population growth. The owner of the pond was not informed at all about the plans to pull the plug.