Minnesota plays a unique role in the arena of health, with impactful political/cultural moments, and important contributions from institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Hazelden, UCare, among others. Over the decades, MPR News and American RadioWorks have produced a breadth of reports and programming specifically dedicated to the subject of health. This collection includes interviews, debates, speeches, and documentaries that provide greater detail to the many facets of healthcare, from both a local and national perspective.
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October 12, 2000 - Studies show Diabetes strikes Hispanics at twice the rate it affects the general U.S. population. For migrant farm workers with no health insurance and no regular doctor, identifying and treating diabetes is often difficult. Now, Migrant health workers in Minnesota and North Dakota are starting a new project they hope will save lives. Public Health workers are meeting in Moorhead this week to learn more. Minnesota Public Radios Dan Gunderson reports.
October 12, 2000 - The candidates for Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District seat sparred today (THURSDAY) during their first public debate since the primary. The hottest topic was funding for sports stadiums, despite the fact that it's not a federal issue. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
October 16, 2000 - Gus Hall, the American Communist Party leader and frequent presidential candidate has died. He was 90 years old. Hall was born Arvo Gustav Hallberg in Virginia on Minnesota's Iron Range. Both his parents were immigrants from Finland. Hall joined the local Communist club when he was fourteen because his father was the head of the group. He told Minnesota Public Radio in an interview several years ago... his support for socialism and unions started in northern Minnesota lumber camps. Workers there, he said, were paid a dollar a day and were virtual prisoners in the isolated, tar-paper-shack encampments.
October 18, 2000 - Using email to stop torture to political prisoners. Websites are being created to help push human rights for prisoners.
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: