May 9, 2003 - MPR’s Bob Kelleher reports on a Minnesota House Committee has voted to sell state land lying within the Federal Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. But it's raised fierce opposition from the environmental community and from within the Legislature. Report includes various speaking and interview clips.
May 9, 2003 - Several city officials and local police chiefs are asking the Legislature to change the so-called concealed carry that law that will go into effect on May 28th. They're urging lawmakers to grant cities the authority to forbid guns on city property. They say they want the same rights granted to local schools and private businesses. Supporters of gun rights say the proposal would undermine their ability to create a statewide uniform law for permit holders. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports..
May 12, 2003 - The recent signing into law of Minnesota's "Personal Protection Act," marks a gun lobby victory in a years long battle to make it easier to carry handguns in Minnesota. But even some lawmakers who voted yes on the concealed carry legislation say the process by which the bill became did not best serve voters. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
May 12, 2003 -
May 12, 2003 - The cold, rainy weekend didn't dampen Governor Tim Pawlenty's enthusiasm for fishing. The governor was in Detroit Lakes for the traditional walleye opener. He says it was a fun, relaxing weekend. Now it's back to work, and the last hectic week of the legislative session. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.
May 12, 2003 - Governor Pawlenty convened more than 600 scientists, entrepreneurs, and executives in Minneapolis today for the "Governor's Biosciences Summit." Pawlenty told the crowd Minnesota has the people and ideas to be a biotech leader. "Biotechnology" involves using living organisms to make anything from medicines to plastic. Critics of the governor say Minnesota may have a tough time competing, and Pawlenty should focus on more important priorities. Minnesota Public Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
May 12, 2003 - A Midday broadcast of four former Minnesota governors (Arne Carlson, Wendell Anderson, Elmer L. Andersen, and Al Quie) speaking at the 2003 Freeman Forum - Community, Consensus & the Common Good.
May 13, 2003 -
May 13, 2003 - The Minnesota Senate has approved a plan to increase nuclear waste storage at Xcel Energy's Prairie Island power plant. Early this morning (TUESDAY), the Senate voted 42-to-24 for a compromise plan that keeps the facility open for the next ten years, but preserves legislative oversight of any operation beyond that horizon. The plan also increases investments in renewable energy and codifies an agreement between Xcel and the Prairie Island Indian Community situated adjacent to the facility. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo has more.
May 13, 2003 -