March 18, 1999 - Almost every American has a photographic record of important moments in life. But what do these pictures, videotapes and home movies tell us about our selves and our families? Do they represent truth or do they disguise reality? Independent filmmaker and author Michelle Citron says they do both. Citron says to understand the messages behind the images... we need to challenge ourselves to look a bit closer at those endless videos of children's birthday parties and family vacations. Citron says like most American families, she has had ample opportunity to do just that.
March 18, 1999 - A Native American Cultural center struggling to get off the ground in Detroit Lakes is being evicted from the house it's using as a temporary office. City officials say it's an question of zoning regulations. But those who started the center say racism keeps them from finding a home in the community.
March 18, 1999 - Hundreds of non-profit leaders spent MOST of the day at the capitol today to asking lawmakers to restore more than 60-million dollars in cuts proposed by Governor Jesse Ventura.
March 18, 1999 - Republican House Speaker Steve Sviggum has a new report to bolster his contention lawmakers have no place making spending decisions on the Iron Range Resource and Rehabilitation Board. Today Sviggum's bill to restructure the economic development agency goes before a House Committee.
March 18, 1999 - Mainstreet Radio’s Amy Radil reports on the U.S. Coast Guard's Mackinaw and the debate to replace it. The 55-year-old ship is the biggest icebreaker on the Great Lakes, and always greeted enthusiastically by commercial shippers and idle boat watchers alike. The U.S. House approved spending 130-million dollars to replace the Mackinaw, but its fans are nothing if not loyal, and are trying to keep it around.
March 19, 1999 - The Academy Awards ceremony takes place this weekend, and Governor Jesse Ventura is heading to hollywood to lure more movie production to Minnesota. Minnesota landscapes and crew members have played a supporting role in a number of successful hollywood productions, and Jack Nicholson and Sean Penn recently met with the governor as part of a scouting trip to Minnesota. But some of the 5 thousand people who work in the industry here say Minnesota's film business is in a downward spiral.
March 19, 1999 - Today Governor Jesse Ventura told teenage boys at the Minnesota Correctional facility in Red Wing, they need to make better decisions to avoid getting caught up in the adult prison system. Juvenile justice officials say the Red Wing facility plays an important role but some want more emphasis on community-based programs.
March 19, 1999 - A House Committee approved a bill today that would let voters decide whether or not they want casino gambling at Canterbury Park racetrack.
March 19, 1999 - A North Dakota man today receives the highest Award given by the French government. France is making a special effort to recognize U-S veterans who served in World War One by naming them Chevalier of the National Order of Legion of Honor. Three Minnesota veterans will also be given the award.
March 19, 1999 - This weekend, Fargo Moorhead is celebrating the renaissance of a cultural icon. The Fargo Theatre has been restored to its 1930's art deco splendor. The renovated theatre also boasts one of the finest Wurlitzer pipe organs in the upper midwest.