May 1, 1999 - American RadioWorks presents the documentary “The Forgotten 14 Million,” which explores why both government and the free market are failing the most vulnerable young Americans.
May 3, 1999 - Midday presents a Mainstreet Radio special report "Hidden Rainbow: The Changing Face of Minnesota." Program presents a series of reports on the state's growing minority population in outstate Minnesota.
May 3, 1999 - On this segment of Mainstreet Radio’s Rural Diversity series, Tom Robertson looks at Minnesota's 'hidden' population -- rural minorities.
May 3, 1999 - MPR’s Brent Wolfe reports that while Mexican American migrant workers have been drawn to agricultural jobs in Minnesota for many years, an increasing number are calling Minnesota "home."
May 5, 1999 - A Mainstreet Radio special broadcast from St. Cloud State University as part of MPR's week-long project called "Hidden Rainbow: The Changing Face of Minnesota." In this first hour of program, Rachel Reabe hosts a discussion on racism in St. Cloud with Ralonda Mason, a local lawyer handling racism cases for St. Cloud Area Legal Services; Taye Reta, former St. Cloud business owner and member of the State Council on Black Minnesotans; Susan Ihne, executive editor at The St. Cloud Times; and Vusi Khamalo, director for the Multicultural Services at St. Cloud Technical College.
May 5, 1999 - MPR’s Bob Kelleher reports on the diminishing population of rainbow smelt in Lake Superior. Years ago, the smelt run drew huge crowds to Lake Superior beaches, where fish were netted by hand and cooked over open fires. Raucous all-night beach parties fueled by generous doses of alcohol achieved mythical status around the big lake. But now, the big smelt runs are history.
May 5, 1999 - This week, our Mainstreet reporting team looks at Minnesota's 'hidden' population -- rural minorities. In some cities and towns, the minority population has just begun to grow. It's a change that enriches life for some, and threatens others. It's been nearly three years since the start of a series of racially motivated conflicts in Rochester. The violent clashes mainly between white teenagers and immigrant Somalis marked the city's awakening to deep racial divisions some say had been kept hidden below the surface. Since then, youth groups promoting cultural understanding have grown, minority groups have found a stronger voice, and city leaders launched an on-going education campaign. Still, Rochester residents of color say it's been a challenge to establish even a basic understanding with their white counterparts.
May 6, 1999 - An MPR Special report on Kosovo, highlighting various reports on potential peace settlement and status of refugees from war. Program also contains interview with Nick Hayes, chair of history department at Hamline University, and comments from President Clinton.
May 6, 1999 - This week, our Mainstreet reporting team looks at Minnesota's 'hidden' population -- rural minorities. In some Minnesota counties, all the residents are white. In some cities and towns, the minority population has just begun to grow. It's a change that enriches life for some, and threatens others. The recent Supreme Court treaty affirmation capped a decade of friction between American Indians and their non-Indian neighbors. We're now left to digest not only the impact of the decision, but also the shouting, defensiveness and political manuevering it followed.
May 6, 1999 - Governor Ventura today turned to history to help him make his case against the Republican tax cut plan. Ventura's staff organized what might be called a "teach-in" at the Minnesota History Center, with former Governor Al Quie and other veteran politicians reminiscing about the great state budget crisis of 20 years ago. The Governor believes the Republican tax cuts could cause that scenario to repeat itself; Republicans say Ventura is being too pessimistic. Minnesota Public Radio's Martin Kaste reports.