Kathleen O'Brien

3 Collection Items

• R.T. Rybak takes over as mayor of Minneapolis

  MPR’s Art Hughes reports on R.T. Rybak’s first day as mayor. A mix of optimism and harsh economic reality greet the new Minneapolis mayor and city councilmembers who are to be sworn in. R.T. Rybak's first day in office promises to be filled with ceremony, reflection and celebration. But his administration is also confronted with the urgent task of eliminating five million dollars’ worth of city services while the possibility of even greater cuts looms.

  Jan. 2, 2002Save
• A look back at the eight year tenure of outgoing Minneapolis Mayor Sayles Belton

  MPR’s Dan Olson takes a look at the eight year tenure of Sharon Sayles Belton, outgoing mayor Minneapolis. Highlighted accomplishments include crime reduction campaigns, downtown development, budget challenges, curtailing housing discrimination, community schools, and rise in property values.

  Nov. 7, 2001Save
• Minneapolis looks to buy Washburn-Crosby Mill

  MPR’s Euan Kerr gives a walking audio tour of structural remains of the Washburn "A" Mill, which the city of Minneapolis is looking to purchase.

  Sep. 12, 19883 minSave