April 30, 2002 - The state DFL party holds its convention this weekend, and the main business of the 1300 delegates will be to choose a candidate for governor. Three candidates are seeking the endorsement: State Auditor Judi Dutcher and state Senators Roger Moe and Becky Lourey. They all say they'll abide by the delegates' decision. This week we'll take a look at each of the three candidates starting with State Auditor Judi Dutcher, who says she represents the future of the Minnesota DFL. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
April 30, 2002 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on Mike Hatch and others view that Governor Ventura cannot close the mansion even if the legislature will not give him enough money. If Ventura does not live in it, then staff needs to be hired to live there in order to prevent vandalism and to keep it clean.
April 30, 2002 - The net is becoming an increasingly important political tool with each passing campaign. Bush has been using the internet to get volunteers to help with his initiatives and through the aspect of security.
April 30, 2002 - Republican gubernatorial candidates Brian Sullivan and Tim Pawlenty both say they would protect Minnesota's legacy of caring and maintaining the environment. The candidates spoke last night Helms reports.
April 30, 2002 - More than 20 lawmakers have announced that they will not run again and even more are expected to announce they will retired at the end of the session.
April 30, 2002 - Governor Ventura says he would not oppose legislation that would require all state politicians to disclose their outside income, but he says lawmakers are unfairly singling him out. The Legislature is preparing to take up a bill that would require members on the State Board of investment to disclose their income. Ventura is a member of the board, along with Minnesota's other constitutional officers.
May 1, 2002 - Becky Lourey, a DFL gubernatorial candidate, is going around the Twin Cities to talk with constituents.
May 1, 2002 - Contract negotiations between Anoka-Hennepin officials and its teachers have been going on for a year. The next step for the teachers is to go on strike. Teachers want competitive salaries and benefits.
May 1, 2002 - Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch said today (Weds) he'll ask the Ramsey County District Court judge to switch control of a portion of the state's tobacco endowment to a panel that includes two former governors. Hatch recently filed a lawsuit to remove the $202 million dollar endowment from MPAAT to a five person panel. Hatch and MPAAT officials have been arguing over how the indpendent non-profit uses the money. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
May 2, 2002 - The three leading DFL candidates for governor made their final public appearance together last night . The candidates were mostly polite to one another at the gubernatorial debate held at Macalester College in St. Paul. The debate, sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio, was one of the last chances for DFL convention delegates and the public to learn more about Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe, State Senator Becky Lourey and State Auditor Judy Dutcher.