May 3, 2001 -
May 4, 2001 - The Minneapolis-based Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, a research group, reports lead, cadmium, chromium and arsenic are just a few of the toxic metals that appear in many fertilizers.
May 4, 2001 -
May 4, 2001 - Allergies are spurred from the late start of spring.
May 7, 2001 - MPR’s Marisa Helms reports on a two day conference on Tibetan medicine, which coincides with Dalai Lama's visit to Minnesota. The healing practices are one of the oldest forms of medicine, dating back to the 4th century AD. The main components involve dietary and lifestyle changes, herbal medicine, and massage. Minnesota has the country's second-largest Tibetan Buddhist community.
May 7, 2001 - (Note: For Mon ATC) After a scare earlier this spring, it now looks like most Minnesota farmers will have the fertilizer they need as they head into planting season. But the spring weather has created new reasons to keep farmers and fertilizer dealers on their toes. Mainstreet Radio's Jeff Horwich reports.
May 8, 2001 - The Minnesota Senate approved a Health and Human Services funding bill with an abortion provision that Governor Jesse Ventura has promised to veto. Supporters of legalized abortion say funding for essential state services is being held hostage to abortion politics and possibly creating a deadlock or forcing a special session. But abortion foes say their plan to create a 24-hour waiting period for abortions is moderate and deserves the governor's signature.
May 8, 2001 -
May 8, 2001 -
May 10, 2001 - The Minnesota House has spent the day debating a six-point-three billion dollar health and human services funding bill that includes a 24-hour abortion waiting period. Governor Jesse Ventura says he'll veto the entire bill if it arrives on his desk with the abortion provision. His veto would cut off state funding for programs ranging from nursing homes to welfare on July 1. Supporters of the waiting period say Ventura should reconsider his threat. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...