December 1, 1998 - If the great symphonies and orchestras of the world are worried about where their future audience will come from, jazz musicians and aficionadoes are doubly concerned. Many people don't come in contact with jazz until adulthood, and by that time can easily be intimidated by its complexity and sophistication. Which is why Baby Boom Records in Minneapolis has released a jazz c.d. for kids called "Jazz-a-ma-tazz," featuring childrens' songs interpreted by jazz musicians. Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts spoke with the producer of the album and has this report.
December 1, 1998 - MPR’s Karen Louise Boothe reports that Governor Arne Carlson has presented a plan to spend another $51 million on three "quality of life" initiatives. the proposal calls for aid for homeless children, more funding for the arts, and money to clean up and maintain Minnesota lakes.
December 1, 1998 - A Federal Reserve Bank official says threats to the U.S. economy because of overseas financial troubles are exaggerated. And he says Minnesota's economy remains especially strong. Minnesota Public Radio's Eric Jansen reports: --------------------------------------------------------- | D-CART ITEM: 1516 | TIME: 2:23 | OUTCUE: "...SOC --------------------------------------------------------- Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank vice president and chief researcher Arthur Rolnick describes as 'short-sighted' news media accounts predicting that economic problems in Asia will adversely affect the U.S. economy. Rolnick says the U.S. economy is strong and resilient, and that business with Asian countries is only a small part of it. He says Minnesota's economy mirrors the national economy. Some businesses are having problems, he says, but overall, it's diverse enough to take the strain:
December 1, 1998 - Craig Edwards, meteorologist in charge of the Chanhassen office of the National Weather Service, talks about mild winter weather and record breaking temperatures. It reached 68 degrees at the Twin Cities airport this afternoon, breaking the old high of 57 set in 1962.
December 2, 1998 - A former giant of the exercise equipment industry passed from local control this week. NordicTrack, which sold millions of dollars-worth of cross country-ski machines since the mid-eighties, has fallen foul of changes in US exercise habits. Minnesota Public Radio Sports Commentator Jay Wiener has this analysis... Minnesota Public Radio Sports Commentator Jay Wiener is on leave from the Star Tribune Newspaper to write a book on the politics of sports stadiums. Sun 28-MAY 07:43:20 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
December 2, 1998 - For St. Paulites it's getting to be old hat, but Minneapolitans are just getting used to the idea of a new area code tentatively approved by state regulators. The Public Utilities Commission picked 9-5-2 as the new area code for Minneapolis, Richfield and the Fort Snelling area. The move comes a month before callers in St. Paul and other east Twin Cities area communities must begin using the 6-5-1 area code instead of 6-1-2.
December 2, 1998 - ONE OF MINNESOTA'S MOST DIVISIVE DISPUTES NOW RESTS WITH THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. THE 9 JUSTICES PEPPERED ATTORNEYS WITH QUESTIONS TODAY (WEDNESDAY) TODAY ON WHETHER THE MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE HAS RETAINED RIGHTS TO HUNT AND FISH OFF ITS RESERVATION FREE FROM STATE REGULATION. AT THE HEART OF THE DISPUTE IS WHETHER THE BAND HAS THE RIGHT TO SPEARFISH ON THE STATE'S PREMIER WALLEYE LAKE: LAKE MILLE LACS. MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO'S ELIZABETH STAWICKI REPORTS... Sun 28-MAY 07:42:32 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
December 2, 1998 - The U-S Supreme Court hears arguments on a Minnesota treaty rights case this week (December 2nd) that could have wide-ranging implications for tribal rights throughout the country. The Court will decide whether the Mille Lacs (mill-LAKS') Band of Chippewa has retained rights to spearfish off its reservation free from State regulation. Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports: The Chippewa say they need to carry on their centuries-old practice of spearfishing to keep their culture alive. But that tradition has enraged sportsfishermen and resort owners. They say the chippewa are depleting the lakes of the highly prized game fish--walleye. Spearing is an efficient way to fish and can result in a catch of hundreds of walleye in a few hours. During the 1980's violence erupted over this conflict in Wisconsin; a
December 2, 1998 - There is a slight sense of irony this year at the Walker Art Center's annual screening of the British Television Advertising Awards in that one of the most successful ads was done for the very non-commericial BBC. Awards co-ordinator Peter Bigg will introduce the show tonight (Wed) as it opens a run lasting through December 20th. He told Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr the BBC ad attempted to persuade people to pay their annual license fees by showing the many different kinds of music available through BBC television and radio. The fee is close to 150 dollars, and must be paid by anyone who watches TV. The commercial also tried to raise millions for childrens charities.... British Television Advertising Awards Co-ordinator Peter Bigg will introduce the first screening of this years Awards a
December 2, 1998 - Governor Arne Carlson has a little more than a month left in his term, and already tributes to his thirty years in public office are under way. The first took place in Minneapolis last night NARRATION: It wasn't a "retirement party"; it was a "salute" -- a salute featuring more than twelve hundred Carlson fans and kicked off by the University of Minnesota Marching Band. It was, for Governor Carlson, a chance to reflect on his term in office and wha