September 7, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98." From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth looks at the where the candidates stand on the big issues. This week we're focusing on the environment. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste talks with the Republican endorsed candidate, St. Paul mayor Norm Coleman. BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus this afternoon on All Things Considered, when Karen Louise Boothe talks with Mike Freeman about the environment.
September 7, 1998 - Labor Day marks the end of the Minnesota State Fair. If you got a chance to walk around Machinery Hill this year, you probably noticed lawmowers have replaced many of the tractors. Farm equipment that might have been state of the art at past fairs is now on display at the Old Iron Show, a farm antique show. MPR’s Lorna Benson takes a stroll through Machinery Hill with Michael Dregni, editor of "This Old Tractor."
September 8, 1998 - Skip Humphrey, Minnesota attorney general and Democratic-Farmer-Labor gubernatorial candidate, talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about the issues in the campaign. Topics include latest polls, taxes, education, stadium debate, and conceal and carry laws. Humphrey also answers listener questions.
September 8, 1998 - DFL CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR DEBATE EACH OTHER THIS EVENING. THE MINNESOTA NEWS NETWORK IS HOSTING THIS EVENING'S DEBATE AT 6 O 'CLOCK. MOST POLLS SAY ATTORNEY GENERAL "SKIP" HUMPHREY IS THE FRONTRUNNER IN THE ELECTION. SO TODAY, PARTY ENDORSEE MIKE FREEMAN LAUNCHED AN ASSAULT ON HUMPHREY. MPR'S POLITICAL EDITOR BOB COLLINS HAS THAT AND MORE IN THE DAY IN POLITICS. Democrats have tried to avoid a divisive primary campaign which would only help Republican Norm Coleman in November. That may be changing with Mike Freeman's ad campaign against Humphrey. His ads attempts to link Coleman and Humphrey. Coleman, a former Democrat, worked for Humphrey in the Attorney General's office. Freeman p
September 8, 1998 - MPR’s Amy Radil reports that Duluth's Lake Superior Zoo is on the lookout for Mel, a kangaroo that jumped the zoo's 8-foot fence Saturday morning. West Duluth residents have called in a few sightings, but zookeepers have yet to lay hands on their missing marsupial. Zoo visitors pursued him, but kangaroos can hit 45 miles an hour, and Mel soon vanished down a bike trail.
September 8, 1998 - As part of a series of stories following the path of the "Father of Waters,” aka the Mississippi River, Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Robertson has this Mainstreet report on the river's first city…Bemidji.
September 8, 1998 - When election time rolls around many people depend on the League of Women Voters for information about candidates and issues. For decades, the League has played the role of a non-partisan information source for voters. Now, in many communities, the all volunteer League of Women Voters is struggling to keep going. Minnesota Public Radios Dan Gunderson reports how in one Northern community the League has given up. Mary Davies helped organize debates, research issues and monitor local government in Moorhead for 32 years. This fall will be a little less hectic for Mary. The Moorhead League of Women voters has disbanded..
September 8, 1998 - LEAD: Over the past year, the number of genetically engineered crops grown in Minnesota has increased dramatically. Soybeans, corn and wheat have all been genetically altered to withstand disease and pests. But a growing consumer movement is fighting to ban the foods from grocery store shelves. Mainstreet Radio's Kathryn Herzog reports. Minnesota Morris Experiment Station to view the latest variety of Roundup Ready soybeans.The beans were created by the Monsanto corporatio
September 8, 1998 - Minnesota Public Radio's "Campaign 98." From now to the primary in September, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. This week we're focusing on the environment. In this segment, Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste talks with DFLer and former state senator TED MONDALE: BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus on the issues tomorrow on Morning Edition when when Karen Louise Boothe talks with Mark Dayton about the environment. Ted Mondale says the government agencies charged with
September 8, 1998 - Minnesota voters go to the polls one week from today (TUES 9/8) in this year's primary election... or at least, SOME Minnesotans will go to the polls. Voter turnout has been very low in other states this year, and the pundits are predicting the same here... a turnout that might dip below twenty percent. Strategists at all five DFL gubernatorial campaigns are assuming a low voter turnout, and some think it might even cause an upset in the governor's race. Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste reports: ((montage of phone bank callers: "Hello, I'm calling for Skip Humphrey, etc.)) If you've received one of these phone calls lately, your name is probably on a list of likely DFL primary voters. The DFL is the only party with a real primary contest for governor, and the five campaigns are fighting tooth-and-nail over a relatively small minority of Minnesota