July 31, 2001 - Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer was hospitalized today for severe heat dehydration following the team's first full pads practice at their Mankato training camp. It's not yet known when he'll recover enough to return to practice. Yesterday, Stringer and defensive tackle Fred Robbins had to sit out the afternoon session because of heat exhaustion. Today's heat index neared 110 degrees. Doug Casa is an athletic trainer at the University of Conneticut. He says the heat can affect even the most well trained athletes:
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August 6, 2001 - Some 500 Red Lake Reservation families are on a waiting list to move into tribal homes. Many have been on the list for years. Now Tribal housing officials are teaming up with the US military to try to solve at least part of the problem, with the help of an organization called Operation Walking Shield. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Robertson reports...
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August 7, 2001 - Advocates for the elderly have been saying for years that the federal Medicare program needs fixing, and the issue is high up on the congressional agenda. So with Congress out for its August recess, Medicare reform advocates in the state took the opportunity to invite Minnesota's Washington representatives to hear policy recommendations. Yesterday Helms reports.
August 9, 2001 - Nationwide there may be an economic slowdown, but according to the state Department of Economic Security, Minnesota still has lots of open jobs. Minnesota employers were surveyed from April to June about their hiring needs. While the state has lost many high-tech and manufacturing jobs recently, big vacancies still exist in healthcare and retail. Sung Won Sohn, Chief Economist with Wells Fargo says despite the softening economy, Minnesota consumers continue to spend. He says retailers have been trying for years to build up their workforce, but in general, the jobs have limited appeal.
August 10, 2001 - Prounouncer ValAdCo= val ADD koh A giant hog farm in southwest Minnesota is being investigated by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, a sister agency of the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. The agency is examining potential public health risks posed by ValAdCo (val ADD koh), a problem-plagued hog operation in Renville County. Minnesota Public Radio's Mary Losure reports.