September 18, 1998 - MPR’s Lynette Nyman reports that some Twin Cities Hmong leaders are calling for a strengthening of their traditional clan-based system of justice. They say this is one way of making sure there are no further tragedies, such as the recent killing of six children. Some others in the community are concerned the clan system lacks enforcement and equality, especially with the growing generation and gender gaps within the Hmong community.
September 21, 1998 - Reminiscences of the late Muriel Humphrey Brown, wife and widow to the late Senator and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. D.J. Leary, Norman Sherman, Jane Freeman, Arvonne Fraser and others share thoughts on Muriel Humphrey Brown’s life. Listeners also share reflections of the Humphrey’s.
September 21, 1998 - There is still no official cause of death for gold medal sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner. Although she did have a history of as yet unexplained heart problems. Her death, while surprising, is possibly part of a sad reality for many African Americans. Cardiovascular disease is a serious problem among blacks. Fifty percent will die from heart disease complications or stroke. Rates of high blood pressure among African Americans are also 50-percent higher than many other ethnic groups. CEO of the Association of Black Cardiologists, Waine Kong, says while researchers still do not understand the full reason why African Americans have higher rates of heart disease, they do know that cutting back on high fat foods and smoking helps reduce deaths. Kong says for now, prevention is the best medicine doctors can offer: | D-CART ITEM: 0525
September 21, 1998 - As the media frenzy heightens surrounding today's release of President Clinton's videotaped testimony, some members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation say important issues are getting sidetracked by the President's troubles. They hope Congress can get back to legislative business when it reconvenes on Wednesday. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... Most people probably haven't heard a thing about it, but there's a pretty critical issue facing Congress - the not-so-small matter of a potential government shutdown. That would occur if Congress doesn't pass a dozen spending bills necessary to keep the government running after the new fiscal year starts October 1. Second Distric D-F-L'er David Minge says other than the government shutdown of 1995, Congress has never cut it so close to the f
September 21, 1998 - Pollution that that has killed tens of thousands of fish in a southern Minnesota creek is spreading slowly downstream toward the Minnesota River. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is investigating to see if a pipe leak reported September 14th by a vegetable processor in Montgomery is the main cause of the fish kill. Minnesota Public Radio's Mary Losure reports. Around 15 miles of Sand Creek-- a tributary that flows north to the Minnesota River--are now contaminated. What DNR officials describe as a "black slug" water has moved downstream from Montgomery and is now a few m
September 21, 1998 - Governor Arne Carlson has ordered state flags lowered to half staff through Thursday evening to honor Muriel Humphrey Brown. Carlson called Brown "truly a Minnesota treasure." The widow of former vice president Hubert Humphrey, and mother of four children including gubernatorial candidate Skip Humphrey died yesterday in a Minneapolis hospital. She was 86 years old. Minnesota Public Radio's Mike Mulcahy has this remembrance:
September 22, 1998 - A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from Sioux Falls. Program highlights the farm crisis, and the low crop prices. Mark Steil interviews Stan Stevens, University of Minnesota Extension Economist, who shares insights on the factors playing into low prices, including weather and production risk.
September 22, 1998 - A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from Sioux Falls. Program highlights the controversy over the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern coal train. The railroad wishes to create large expansion as coal hauler from Wyoming, through South Dakota, and into southern Minnesota. Mark Steil interviews Kevin Schieffer, president of Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad; and Paul Wilson, co-chair of Olmsted DM&E taskforce.
September 23, 1998 - Paul Wellstone, Minnesota U.S. senator, talks about current issues facing congress, including a possible presidential impeachment proceeding, campaign finance reform, government appropriations and tax bills, farm legislation, and more. Wellstone shares his concern that congress has lost focus, and answers listener questions.
September 24, 1998 - Mainstreet Radio's Kathryn Herzog reports on what one town is doing to address its own racism. During the Farm Crisis of the 1980's, many people moved away from rural Minnesota to find work in the city, leaving rural companies struggling with a small labor pool. As long time residents moved out, a few people of color, Hispanic and Hmong families moved in, looking for the rural lifestyle.