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April 25, 2001 - The spring snow melt, and recent rains have done more than cause flooding across Minnesota. All that water creates the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. Or does it? Joining us on the line is Mike McClain, public affairs officer with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. That's Mike McClain. He's with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.
April 27, 2001 - Minnesota rivers still face the threat of floods and with rains expected over the weekend, it will be awhile before waters recede. The Minnesota River at Jordan is expected to remain above flood stage for at least three to four weeks. In St. Paul, the Mississippi River could remain at flood stage for the next three weeks. And, the St. Croix crested today in Stillwater at its highest level since the record flood of 1965. The town of Afton is nestled alongside the St. Croix. In the past 24 hours they've stacked 12-thousand sandbags and today, mayor Charlie Devine ordered eight-thousand more. Water is filling basements in homes in the flood plain, and Devine has required the shutoff of septic systems.
May 1, 2001 - Severe weather continues to pummel parts of Minnesota. We've had reports of several possible tornadoes. Currently there is a tornado warning for Waseca and Steele counties until 6:45. There have also been numerous thunderstorms. We have a warning in effect for Dakota, Washington, Ramsey and Pine counties until 6:30. Rich Nystat is a meterologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen. He says these storms have been very strong.
May 2, 2001 - Unseasonable weather that dumped snow in northern Minnesota and poured rain in central and southern sections last week has further delayed spring planting. It was the second wettest April in Minnesota history - but many in agriculture say that could be a blessing in disguise once the crops go in. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
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May 4, 2001 - MPR's Morning Edition, Friday, May 4, 2001 Topic New voices for NOAA Weather Radio The National Weather Service is conducting an online poll to test the public reaction to new synthesized computer voices for broadcasting over the NOAA Weather Radio system.
May 10, 2001 - MPR’s Lorna Benson interviews David Gisch, the Emergency Preparedness coordinator for Dakota County, about damage assessment after several tornadoes and funnel clouds touched down along a path south of the Twin Cities. Gisch says the damage is most severe in a farming area just east of Northfield.
May 11, 2001 - MPR's Morning Edition, Friday, May 11, 2001 Today is Minnesota Statehood Day (1858) Topic NOAA Weather Radio in the BWCA As a follow-up to our discussion last week about NOAA Weather Radio.
May 18, 2001 - Re: Suggestions for MPR's Morning Edition, Friday, May 18, 2001 Topic: Record high temperatures this week Strong warm advection and bright sun brought some record setting temperatures to the region on Monday and Tuesday this week. In fact, the high of 97 degrees F recorded at Redwood Falls, Hucthinson, St Cloud, Litchfield and Montevideo on Tuesday set an all-time state record high for May 15th breaking the old record of 96 degrees F set at Fergus Falls, Canby, and Beardsely in 1931 (the Dust Bowl
May 24, 2001 - New census figures show Minnesota is getting older. And some parts are older than others. Aitkin County in the center of the state has the highest median age in the state, 46.5 years. Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota is second with a median age of 44. Main Street Radio's Stephanie Hemphill visited the Arrowhead to see how Cook County is coping with its aging population and preparing for increasing numbers of elderly peoplein the future. {