June 10, 1998 - MPR's Lynette Nyman reports from Owatonna, where there are fights breaking out between some of the new and the old residents. That includes clashes against Somali members of the community.
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June 10, 1998 - Norwest's merger with Wells Fargo announced Monday will create a bank with branches in 21 states and some 20 million customers. What are the benefits and drawbacks of doing business at a big national bank versus a smaller local bank from the customer's point of view? We asked V. V. Chari, chair of the Economics Department at the University of Minnesota.
June 10, 1998 - One of the most visible features of the historic Minneapolis riverfront will stay in place. Last night, Pillsbury company officials withdrew a request to tear down the "Pillsbury's Best Flour" sign. The request was being considered at a meeting of the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Committee. Many people felt the city would be losing part of its past if the giant display were removed. Bill Bertcil is Vice President for governmental affairs for Pillsbury.
June 11, 1998 - Kate Trewick of the Department of Children, Families, and Learning, and Joe Nathan, Director of the Center for School Change discuss Third and Fifth grade basic skills test results and the implications. Trewick and Nathan also answer listener questions. Among the topics is levels in tests, public vs private, and role of parents.
June 11, 1998 - The Juneteenth Film Festival, celebrating the Emancipation and African-American history, opens tonight in the Twin Cities with the first of six films. "Melvin Van Pebbles: Classified X", about the portrayal of blacks in film, will show at the Minnesota History Center at 7 o'clock. A lesser-known bit of African-American history, the rise of black newspapers is the subject of Director Stanley Nelson's film "Soldiers Without Swords: The Black Press." Nelson will present his documentary next Tuesday evening at the Weisman Art Museum. Nelson says even he was surprised at the power of the black press which grew out of a bitter relationship with the mainstream media.
June 12, 1998 - Doug Cogan, director of IRRC's Tobacco Information Service; Joan Growe, Minnesota Secretary of State; and Judi Dutcher, Minnesota State Auditor, discuss tobacco stocks and the State of Minnesota’s decision to end investing pension money in companies that are related to tobacco. The debate over investing based on reasons beyond financial performance is highlighted. Guests also answer listener questions.
June 16, 1998 - Mike Freeman, the DFL-endorsed gubernatorial candidate, joined program from MPR Collegeville/St Cloud bureau for a statewide call-in program on the issues in the gubernatorial campaign. Topics included gun laws, education, urban challenges, and environment.
June 17, 1998 - Allen Quist, republican gubernatorial candidate, joined program for a statewide call-in program on the issues in the gubernatorial campaign. Topics included GOP convention, gay and lesbian rights, abortion, welfare and job policy and discrimination.
June 18, 1998 - William Cooper, Republican Party Chairman and Twin City Federal CEO, previews the state convention and the issues Republicans will be addressing in this year's campaigns. Cooper also answers listener questions. Program begins with a report on the upcoming GOP convention.