November 20, 1996 - MPR’s Mary Stucky reports on local poetry book "The Palm of My Heart," which collects vivid poetry by African American children who live in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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December 2, 1996 - Some GOP gubernatorial hopefuls are objecting to an effort by party leaders who want DFL St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman to switch parties and run for governor as a Republican. Former congressman Vin Weber, who has consulted with Coleman about changing parties says he's had no specific discussions with Coleman about the state's top office.
December 2, 1996 - Healthcare's newest trend is decidedly low tech and low cost. In the past five years, over 300 Minnesotans have been trained as parish nurses...health care professionals working within the church to promote physical and spiritual wellness. Mainstreet Radio’s Rachel Reabe visits Crosslake Lutheran Church in northern Minnesota and looks into the nurse movement.
December 3, 1996 - A judge in Hawaii ruled today that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. An attorney for six gay plaintiffs says the ruling orders state officials to stop denying marriage licenses to same-sex couples. It's expected to be appealed to Hawaii's Supreme Court. Other states have been awaiting this ruling, since a same-sex marriage performed in Hawaii must be recognized in other states, UNLESS the state has passed a law banning recognition of such unions. Allan Spear is a DFL state Senator from Minneapolis . He wrote the state human rights law that protects gays and lesbians. We asked him whether he's gearing up for a fight at the Minnesota legislature.