October 18, 2000 - Doctors at the University of Minnesota say a unique bone marrow transplant conducted 3 weeks ago was a success. The case involves a Colorado couple who's daughter suffered from a rare and often fatal genetic disease. The parents employed a unique genetic embryo test to produce a child that would be a bone marrow match to their daughter. Scientists are applauding the research...but bioethicists and abortion opponents worry some may take the measures too far. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
October 19, 2000 - Minnesota's three major U.S. Senate candidates tackled social and fiscal issues -- and their own campaign spending and attack ads -- Wednesday in their first televised debate. N-B-C's Tim Russert helped moderate the debate, which took place in Minneapolis before an audience convened by the Minnesota Meeting organization. D-F-Ler Mark Dayton and Independence Party candidate James Gibson were often in agreement on social issues, while Dayton and Republican Rod Grams were predictably at odds, particularly when debating one another's campaign tactics. Minnesota Public Radio's Amy Radil reports.
October 20, 2000 - Candidates in the fourth congressional district took the stage at the College of St. Catherine's in St. Paul Thursday, to debate domestic issues from higher education to the dealth penalty. D-F-Ler Betty McCollum, Republican Linda Runbeck and Independence Party candidate Tom Foley are running to replace Congressman Bruce Vento, in an unpredictable three-way race that has attracted national attention. Despite the high stakes, the tone of the debate was polite, with the candidates only rarely questioning one another on their respective records. Minnesota Public Radio's Amy Radil reports.
October 20, 2000 - Governor Jesse Ventura embarks tomorrow (Saturday) on his second major foreign trade mission. Ventura will lead a delegation to Mexico where he'll promote Minnesota exports. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
October 23, 2000 - Voters in southeastern Minnesota face a rematch of the 1996 congressional race between incumbant Gil Gutknecht (GOOT-nekt) and challenger Mary Rieder (REE-der). Four years ago the candidates fought a fierce battle costing a record 1.5-million dollars. Rieder came within five-and-a-half percentage points of unseating Gutknecht. Both sides are again spending considerable amounts of money, but Gutknecht appears to have a strong hold on the seat as he ends his third term. Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hughes reports:
October 24, 2000 - DFLer Mark Dayton was the last major candidate to step into this year's Senate race. And his announcement last April was met with more than a little skepticism. But Dayton -- a former state auditor and heir to his family's department store wealth -- swept aside three challengers last month to secure the party's nomination for US Senate. His primary victory was due in part to a seemingly constant stream of issue-oriented television advertising paid for out of his own pocket. And a similar strategy has now propelled him ahead of Republican incumbent Rod Grams in recent polls. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo takes a look at Mark Dayton and his run for the US Senate.
October 25, 2000 - A major new study of the internet's impact on society shows that 2/3 of Americans have access to online technology. They use the internet extensively, but it does not effect how they live their lives socially. They are worried about internet privacy, though.
October 25, 2000 - Governor Ventura met with Mexico's President-elect Vicente Fox this morning. Fox won the presidency this July, ousting the political party that had controlled the government for 71 years. Ventura and Fox spoke of strengthening ties between Mexico and Minnesota. They also talked about their similiarities as politicians. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg is in Mexico City with this report. What topics did Ventura and Fox discuss? First of all, the meeting was closed to the press. They met for a half an
October 25, 2000 - Minnesota's US Senate race is the most expensive in the state's history - and much of the nearly ten-million dollars spent by the three major candidates so far has been used on television ads. Since ads have dominated the campaign, we decided to ask some citizens what they think of the latest commercials in the Senate race. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
October 25, 2000 - Mayo Clinic researchers say they've developed a new screening for colon cancer. Colon and Rectal Cancers are the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States, and researchers believe the new test may help detect the cancer earlier. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...