December 31, 1998 - It has been a difficult year for employees and customers of Northwest Airlines. *A strike, preceded by months of deteriorating customer service. *Thousands of angry workers...thousands more furious customers and no indication 1999 will hold any improvement. Two of Northwest's largest unions are still without new contracts. And both are threatening to shut down the airline in 199 if their disputes are NOT resolved. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports... | D-CART ITEM:6495 | TIME:7:54 | OUTCUE: soc
December 31, 1998 - The sweepstakes for “Biggest Minnesota News Story” of 1998’ is no contest. Jesse Ventura's upset victory in the race for Governor was such a shock, his success caught almost everybody by surprise…the media, the political parties, and especially his opponents. MPR's Martin Kaste looks back on Ventura's rise.
December 31, 1998 - MPR’s Lorna Benson interviews Karlyn Campbell, a professor of speech communication at the University of Minnesota, about the role of first ladies.
December 31, 1998 - (music starts fairly hot) Finally, to end the hour, we're going to remember some of the other folks who made news this year. ............ That remembrance of some of the people who made news in 1998 was prepared by Minnesota Public Radio's, Chris Roberts. The voices of some of the people who made news in 1998 was produced by Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts.
January 1, 1999 - Howard Sinker, MPR sports analyst, and Gary Eichten discuss the year in sports with Joe Kapp, former Vikings quarterback. Topics include the Vikings' Superbowl chances, the Twins retrenchment and stadium flap, the NBA strike, Minnesota's Olympic gold medal winners, and more.
January 1, 1999 - An exhibition of artifacts from the Titanic has opened in St. Paul. Several hundred toured the exhibit on its first day of a four-month run, with mostly favorable reviews.
January 1, 1999 - Mainstreet Radio's Kathryn Herzog pays a visit to one small town butcher shop, where business is making for some long days. Business at meat markets and butcher shops across the state is booming during holiday season. With pork prices as low as they've been in more than twenty five years, sales of pork are on the rise.
January 5, 1999 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Governor Jesse Ventura, who discusses officially taking on his new role. Topics include local politics, social programs, taxes, regulations, and Governor’s residence. Ventura also answers listener questions.
January 5, 1999 - (For Tuesday a.m. - Pair with Martin's piece) For the first time in Minnesota history, the two new caucus leaders in the House both hail from the suburbs. But it's even more unusual that the two grew up on the same street in South St. Paul. Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty (puh-LEN-tee) of Eagan and Minority Leader Tom Pugh (PEW) of South St. Paul also share a similar style - less partisan, more moderate - and the two attorneys remain friends, despite their political differences. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... Tim Pawlenty and Tom Pugh grew up seven houses apart o
January 6, 1999 - Steven Smith, political science professor at University of Minnesota, discusses tomorrow's beginning of the impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. The topic of what options the Senate has is addressed. Smith also answers listener questions. Program also includes commentary from Ron Meshbesher, attorney at Meshbesher & Spence, and Suzanna Sherry, constitutional law professor at University of Minnesota.