August 14, 2002 - MPR series "Voices of Minnesota" features interviews with World War II military veterans Avis Schorer and Ken Porwoll.
August 14, 2002 - It's tough to break into farming nowadays, and even tougher if you're an immigrant. MPR’s Rob Schmitz reports on Minnesota Food Association, which assists immigrant farmers in areas like production techniques, marketing, and management skills. Unfortunately, federal budget cuts have had a negative impact on program.
August 15, 2002 - The Minnsota State Capitol has a new address. After months of discussions and six public hearings the St. Paul City Council decided the best place to name a street for Dr. Martin Luther King Junior is what is now Constitution Avenue. Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hughes reports.
August 21, 2002 - Light rail transit officials say the projected state budget deficit has forced them to delay the start of light rail service in Minneapolis. Hiawatha Line officials say service won't start until April, 2004, four months later than projected. They say construction of the eleven and half mile long line from downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America is on time and within budget. But they say there's not enough money to begin service as early as they wanted. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports. Hiawatha Line officials wanted the **first** train to leave the station in December 2003 with partial service from the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis to the Veterans Hospital on the city's southern border. Metropolitan Council chairman Ted Mondale says the startup is delayed because his agency has to put together a budget that anticipates the projected state budget deficit.
August 26, 2002 - Just as much a part of the State Fair as midway rides, 4-H displays and food of all kinds, are politicians working potential voters. MPR’s Mark Zdechlik checks in on what the four major party endorsed candidates for U.S. Senate are talking about at the Fair.
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August 29, 2002 - In a live Midday broadcast from the Minnesota State Fair, Susan Gaertner, district attorney for Ramsey County; and Amy Klobuchar, district attorney for Hennepin County, talk about legal affairs in the Twin Cities, including police brutality, racism, and the police shooting/subsequent riot in North Minneapolis.
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August 30, 2002 - The major party candidates for governor reacted positively to news that a new baseball labor agreement will apparently prevent Major League Baseball from eliminating the Minnesota Twins for the next four years. The candidates learned of the tentative agreement shortly before appearing in an Minnesota Public Radio debate at the State Fair.
August 30, 2002 - MPR’s Mark Zdechlik reports on Minnesota U.S. Senate debate held at the Minnesota State Fair. Segment includes clips from the four candidates as they debated topics including healthcare, taxes, and the war with Iraq, amongst others.