September 28, 2001 - U.S. Senator Mark Dayton answers listener questions about the terrorist attacks against the United States.
September 28, 2001 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports that visitors to the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport will soon see Minnesota National Guard troops helping with any number of security jobs. President Bush has called on the nation's governor's to deploy national guard troops at airports through the country.
September 28, 2001 - U.S Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez traveled to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport this morning to assure the public that air travel is safe in the United States. The visit was part of a broader effort by the Bush administration to publicize the President's recommendations for beefing up aviation security. One day after the President asked to have the National Guard assist in airport security measures, eight cabinet members boarded commercial airliners. The Bush Administration hopes the measure will get the American public flying again and bring some hope to the struggling airline industry. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
September 28, 2001 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer talks with National Guard spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Denny Shields about the various special requests being asked of the guard to perform. In addition to providing security at the Twin Cities International Airport, about 1,000 guard members could end up filling in for state workers if they go on strike.
October 1, 2001 - Driving past the state offices this morning you'll notice workers out in front carrying picket signs. Members of AFSCME Council 6 and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees are on strike. They walked off the job at six this morning after contract talks broke down over the weekend. The Govenor says his administration made a fair offer to the unions. John Wodele is the govenor's spokesman.
October 1, 2001 - A strike of janitors, food inspectors, accountants, and highway workers began striking today. Minnesota Association of Professional Employees and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (Council 6) are fighting for their rights.
October 2, 2001 - Strike is taking place outside of the Department of Revenue building. 80-90% of union members are picketing. They are prepared for a month-long strike.
October 2, 2001 - 91% of the 3,700 employees of the MnSCU schools decided to strike. Classes will continue.
October 2, 2001 - 120 National Guard members are being trained this week to help out the airport security systems.
October 2, 2001 - State governments and federal agencies are getting better at providing information and delivering services electronically.