April 23, 1998 - The Marvin Windows and Doors company got what it wanted from the state legislature yesterday (WED). The Minnesota House voted 99-to-30 to change the wording of a state law to help Marvin win a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against one of its suppliers. The Senate passed the same law change on Monday, and the Governor has already promised to sign it. But the Marvin Windows bill did NOT sail through the legislature without opposition. Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste reports: Marvin Windows employees were all smiles as they lined up outside the House to thank Speaker Phil Carruthers for coming through for their employer. Carruthers assured company president Susan Marvin that he and the Legislature acted for the good of the whole state:
April 24, 1998 - As part of our "Meet the Candidates” series, DFL Gubernatorial candidate Doug Johnson answers questions from listeners about issues facing Minnesota, and his plans if he is elected Governor. Topics include taxes, abortion, and education.
April 24, 1998 - Former South African President and Nobel laureate F.W. de Klerk, speaking at the University of St. Thomas about the past, present and future of South Africa. F.W. de Klerk released Nelson Mandela from prison, abolished the laws of apartheid and laid the groundwork for South Africa's first multi-racial elections held in 1994.
April 24, 1998 - NOTE: Nerland = NEER land Many people in American seem to be searching for spiritual meaning...even at a time when church attendance is on the decline. As part of our continuing series on religion in everyday life...Minnesota Public Radio has asked individuals to to reflect on what faith means to them... and the role it plays in their lives. Emily Nerland lives in Moorhead where she is an elementary teacher and attends Trinity Lutheran Church. Emily Nerland is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead. Sun 28-MAY 11:34:41 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04
April 24, 1998 - Internet providers cannot be held liable for the information they carry. That, according to a federal judge who has dismissed America Online as a defendant in a 30 (M) million dollar defamation suit. White House adviser Sidney Blumenthal sued A-O-L and gossip columnist Matt Drudge over a report last August accusing Blumenthal of spousal abuse. Drudge -- who's Website appears on A-O-L -- later retracte
April 24, 1998 - A few days ago some unknown poet, stuck a piece of paper to an old cottonwood tree in Saint Peter. The words are a testement to the tremendous loss the town has faced since the tornado. "This is torture! Everywhere I go, all my favorite trees gone! Even so, everyday it's something new, another busted up old house bulldozed, another mangled old tree dropped. And even though I know it's coming, to see it is like being kicked in the chest, it just takes the wind out of me...... But here you stand! What a monument to survival. Where in the storm's path is another living thing so massive yet standing? The old cottonwood came down yesterday. A crowd of people stood and watched...waiting for the fall. Minnesota Public Radio's Lyne
April 24, 1998 - It's Arbor Day today... the day when we celebrate trees... maybe even plant a few. This year it has special significance in St. Peter. A few days ago some unknown poet, stuck a piece of paper to an old cottonwood tree in the town. The words are a testament to the tremendous loss St. Peter has faced since the tornado. "This is torture! Everywhere I go, all my favorite trees gone! Even so, everyday it's something new, another busted up old house bulldozed, another mangled old tree dropped. And even though I know it's coming, to see it is like being kicked in the chest, it just takes the wind out of me...... But here you stand! What a monument to survival. Where i
April 24, 1998 - Northwest Airline's unions have begun an informational picketing campaign they hope will pressure the airline into settling unresolved contracts. Representatives from all six of the airline's unions picketed outside Northwest's annual meeting this morning in New York. Meanwhile a week old work slow down ago continues to cause problems for thousands of Northwest ticket holders who are running into increased flight delays and cancellations. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
April 24, 1998 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Dylan Hicks, a local songwriter. Hicks has always relied on his zany sense of humor to draw attention to himself and his music, but on his CD "Poughkeepsie" he is presenting a more serious side, and critics are responding favorably. Segment includes various music clips.
April 27, 1998 - George Karvel, who holds the Distinguished Chair in Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas, and Barbara Brin, realtor with Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty, discuss the current hot real estate market. Karvel and Brin also answer listener questions.