September 7, 1998 - Saint Paul (open w/ DCART ELX98) for Monday ATC Minnesota Public Radio's Campaign 98. From now to the September 15-th primary, we're presenting in-depth interviews with candidates on the issues. THIS week, we're focusing on the environmental views and policies of the gubernatorial candidates. In THIS segment, MPR's Karen Louise Boothe reports on DFL Candidate Mike Freeman: You can hear more of MPR's "campaign 98" focus on the issues tomorrow morning during Morning Edition. Laura Mccallum will profile state attorney general skip humphrey.
September 7, 1998 - MPR's Tom Robertson reports from Bemidji, where It's harvest time for wild rice in Minnesota, and nowhere is the season more important than on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota. The reservation has more than 6,000 acres of wild rice beds within its boundaries.
September 7, 1998 - Readers of Douglas Wood's best-selling fable "Old Turtle" know the work of Duluth artist Cheng-Khee Chee, who brought the book's world to life with stunning watercolors. Since the book's publication in 1992, Chee has been wined and dined by the publishing industry, but has yet to accept any more commissions. Instead, these days he is working on his own, painting full time and teaching, as he always has, about the creative act. Minnesota Public Radio's Amy Radil has this report. When two students went on a shooting spree in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the Duluth publishing firm Pfieffer-Hamilton responded by sending copies of its book "Old Turtle" to the grief-stricken town. Cheng-Khee Chee created the book's memorable images of an abundant earth, a bustling human population, and the wise central character. Chee says he was impressed by the
September 7, 1998 - Production this tomato season in Minnesota has been off the charts. Warm days and timely rains have fueled the growth of the luscious red fruit. But you'd never know it's been a stellar season judging by the tomatos being served at most restaurants. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports. For reasons not entirely clear, The French call them "love apples"... but restaurant reviewer Bebe Newell's recent visit to a pricey Minneapolis dining establishment with wonderful service, pleasant decor and great food included one unlovable exception. audio . . . and there on the plate next to this gorgeous food was this pale, pink, hard skinned, mushy thing.
September 7, 1998 - Negotiators for Northwest Airlines and the Pilots Union took Labor Day off today, after a weekend of federally mediated "exploratory talks" in Chicago yielded no progress. The Air Line Pilots Association decided to give some of its members a break from the walkout by holding a morale-building picnic at a Minneapolis park. As Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts reports, some of the pilots and their families found themselves developing a new appreciation for Labor Day.
September 7, 1998 - The last day of the Minnesota State Fair is more than just one last opportunity to walk around in public eating fried cheese on sticks. Today is the culmination of the 4-H livestock competitions, when all the prize-winning animals go up for auction. The bids are well above market price, and the money is split between local charities and the 4-H kids who raised the winning animals.
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