April 25, 2002 - The Minnesota Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is taking a second day of testimony today Helms reports.
April 25, 2002 - MPR’s Tom Scheck reports that the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would require students to recite the pledge of allegiance in school at least once a week. Supporters say the bill would help teach patriotism to children, but opponents say the state shouldn't force students to recite the pledge.
April 26, 2002 - MPR’s Art Hughes reports on reaction from Minneapolis Police Chief Robert Olson on Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak’s attempt to oust him from position. Olson says that he has no intention of moving on. Rybak had requested Olson leave, followed by a failed attempt from Rybak on getting votes from Minneapolis City Council.
April 26, 2002 - The Sullivan/Scavel ticket is now a hot topic. Scavel will serve as a representative for farmers and teachers.
April 26, 2002 - A House/Senate conference committee worked for two months on the final package. Corn, soybean, and wheat farmers will receive higher subsidies than on the old bill.
April 26, 2002 - Mainstreet Radio’s Tom Robertson reports on a bill heading to Governor Ventura that restricts all-terrain vehicle use in some state forests. Legislators approved a ban on cross country ATV travel on some state land. That means ATV riders can't go off established trails and roadways, but there are other changes ahead for Minnesotans who ride all-terrain vehicles.
April 29, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on potential closing of governor's mansion. Many are upset, including Olivia Irvine Dodge and her sister. They donated their father's mansion on Summit Avenue to the state in 1965.
April 29, 2002 - Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak says while Israel should remain open to peace negotiations, he advocates disengaging from the Palestinians and building a security fence around Israel. Barak made his remarks last night Helms reports.
April 29, 2002 - The campaign committee for Jesse Ventura is thinking about creating video games as means of election propaganda. The games would be either on CD/DVD or on Ventura's website.
April 29, 2002 - Chris Farrell talks about what the 5.8 percent growth in the economy means and if we are out of the recession yet.