September 9, 1998 - THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE DFL NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR IS IN ITS FINAL WEEK AND THE MISSION IS CLEAR FOR FRONT RUNNER SKIP HUMPHREY: WITHSTAND A WEEK OF ATTACKS FROM HIS 4 CHALLENGERS. MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO POLITICAL EDITOR BOB COLLINS HAS THAT AND MORE IN TODAY'S POLITICAL ROUNDUP. ANY QUESTION THAT THE DEMOCRATS HAVE DROPPED THEIR INFORMAL AGREEMENT TO BE RELATIVELY NICE TO EACH OTHER DURING THE PRIMARY CAMPAIGN HAS VANISHED IN THE LAST FEW DAYS. IN LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE ON THE MINNESOTA NEWS NETWORK, VIRTUALLY EVERY CANDIDATE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MARK DAYTON, AIMED THEIR RHETORIC AT SKIP HUMPHREY.
September 9, 1998 - As part of a series of stories following the path of the "Father of Waters,” aka the Mississippi River, Minnesota Public Radio's Kathryn Herzog has this Mainstreet report on the efforts being made to protect the health of the Mississippi…including the River Defense Network.
September 9, 1998 - Saint Paul for Wednesday M.E. Minnesota Public Radio's Campaign 98. From now to next week's primary election, we're continuing with our 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 Mark Dayton: You can hear the next segment of MPR's "campaign 98" focus on the issues this afternoon during All Things Considered. Amy Radil will report on DFL candidate Doug Johnson's environmental policies. And follow our political coverage on the web at www.mpr.org .
September 9, 1998 - Arguments on the school playground may not seem very significant to most adults, but for the children involved the issues in a dispute can take on the importance of a Supreme Court case. And the conflict may be a symptom of larger problems. Several Minnesota schools are trying "circles" as a way of handling conflict and discipline in the classroom. At Lincoln Center Elementary School in South St. Paul students, teachers and parents use this approach to talk face-to-face about why a student may have started a fight or called someone a name on the playground. Minnesota Public Radio's Gretchen Lehmann reports.
September 9, 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 Amy Radil talks with D-F-L gubernatorial candidate Doug Johnson. BACK ANNOUNCE: You can hear the next segment of our Campaign 98 focus on the issues tomorrow on Morning Edition when Laura McCallum talks with Jesse Ventura about the environment. And visit our Election 98 web site at www.mpr.org.
September 9, 1998 - National Mediation Board talks with Northwest Airlines and its pilots' union continue today in the Twin Cities. The discussions aimed a renewing actual contract talks began over the weekend in Chicago. Yesterday high level Clinton adminstration officals checked in on the discussions. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
September 9, 1998 - The five gubernatorial candidates running in the D-F-L primary debated the issues on the Minnesota News Network last night. They weren't allowed to mention Republican candidate Norm Coleman, so they criticized frontrunner Skip Humphrey on his tax cut plan, abortion and stadium funding. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... The five agree on many issues - they support tax cuts, more spending on education and health care, and the need to end Northwest Airlines' dominance in Minnesota. They oppose using taxpayer dollars for a new Twins stadium. But in a competitive five-way race, they need to distinguish themselves from their primary opponents without bloodying each other an
September 9, 1998 - (For Wed. M.E.) The year-round school movement is picking up speed in Saint Paul. Saint Paul and five suburban districts opened a new year-round middle school yesterday. Most of the students came from two existing year-round elementary schools. Another year-round elementary is scheduled to open in Saint Paul next fall. Parents are pushing for the schools because they say they're convinced the alternative calendar means better education for their children. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports... Students at Interdistrict Middle School take turns climbing a step ladder to pour cups of various-sized rocks into a long plastic tube. When it's finished, the tube will decorate the school hallways. Teacher Ron Schl
September 10, 1998 - Midday presents a broadcast of the Minnesota Citizens' Forum “job interview” from the Minnesota State Fair, with two candidates for Governor…Jesse Ventura of the Reform Party; and Norm Coleman of the Republican Party.
September 10, 1998 - GREEN FEATURE: not yet scheduled for air/// More and more southeast Asian immigrants are hunting, fishing, and enjoying Minnesota's outdoors. But DNR officials say they sometimes have difficulty communicating with immigrants who don't speak English. As a result, the DNR is training the state's first Asian conservation officers. It's an important step since immigrants don't realize some of the fish they're catching may be contaminated with pollutants. Minnesota Public Radio's Brent Wolfe reports. When Vuthy Pril and his family moved to Minnesota from