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June 15, 1999 - V-shaped formations of migrating geese often herald the beginnings of spring or fall for many Minnesotans. Other bird watchers notice the return of robins or the exodus of orioles on their way to another winter in the tropics. In his new book "Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds" ornithologist Scott Weidensaul says the journey many birds make is nothing short of miraculous. Equally amazing is the short time they have to rest, raise a family AND bulk up for their next big flight.
June 15, 1999 - Volunteers armed with petitions fanned out in the city's skyways today, part of an effort to acquire some 5000 signatures to put a Minnesota Twins ballpark proposal on the November ballot. The petition drive comes as a new poll indicates stadium proponents may face an uphill battle.
June 15, 1999 - The Minnesota Department of Revenue is advising Governor Ventura against repealing the state inheritance tax because it wouldn't save taxpayers money. Ventura said at a farm forum yesterday he's considering repealing the tax as a way to help farmers.
June 15, 1999 - Classes have ended for the year at Saint Paul's New Arrivals School...and the program for homeless and foster children might not return in the fall. District administrators, forced to make millions of dollars in spending cuts, eliminated funding for several programs next year including New Arrivals School. But they say those students will still get the help they need.
June 16, 1999 - A report released today by a collection of government and private organizations documents a steady decline in the the health of the Mississippi River. The Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center says its Status and Trends report promises to be the start of the most comprehensive ecological study ever of the river system. By collecting years of information, scientists hope to be better at tracking the threats to the river such as sediment and farm run-off.
June 17, 1999 - With the former "Minnesota North Stars" in the Stanley Cup finals, Midday will take a look at the prospects for professional and big-time college hockey in Minnesota. Guests are Jac Sperling of the Minnesota Wild and Don Lucia the new coach of the Minnesota Gophers.
June 17, 1999 - For the last seven decades watercolor artist. John Cody has been obsessed with the nocturnal insects few people see. Cody is known as the "Audubon of Moths"... creatures he says are misunderstood. More than sixty of Cody's moth paintings are on display at the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum of Natural History. Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr took a tour with the artist.
June 18, 1999 - There's no sign of snow in the weekends forecast, but winter... and the sound of roaring engines... will be a focus this weekend in Roseau. The northern Minnesota town of 23-hundred will host more than 15-thousand guests for a birthday bash.... for the snowmobile.
June 21, 1999 - To close out the millennium, Minnesota Public Radio's All Things Considered presents a look back at Minnesota life in 1900 via a 12-part series, entitled “A Minnesota Century.” This segment is the story of journalist Eva McDonald. Her work exposing the harsh conditions endured by women in the new factories propelled her into the forefront of the very male world of labor politics.