December 5, 2000 - retires. McNerney's challenge will be to apply General Electric's decisive, profit-centered management philosophy to 3M's culture of innovation. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
November 20, 2000 - The dot-com boom seemed too good to be true, and in some ways it was. The tech-heavy NASDAQ is down 35 percent from its high last March. Nationally, 22-thousand employees of Internet companies have been laid off, and scores of dot-coms have closed their doors... In the Twin Cities, once high-flying firms Internet firms including Net Perceptions and Techies-dot-com have laid off hundreds of staffers. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports on how the national Internet shakeout is affecting the Twin Cities' high tech business scene.
November 10, 2000 - Minnesota technology companies were honored last night for the substantial innovations they have made over the past year. Government officials and business leaders say the state's technology industry is becoming an increasingly vital pillar of the Minnesota economy. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
November 9, 2000 - FOR THURSDAY A.M. State candidates for congressional offices spent more money this year than in any other election cycle in the state's history. A record portion came from outside the state in the form of so-called soft money contributions. The influx of dollars helped fuel a local media blitz, and may provide further evidence for those who want to reform the nation's campaign finance system. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
October 12, 2000 - When Milwaukee-based Firstar agreed last week to acquire US Bancorp, the deal attracted national attention, not least because the CEOs of both banks, Jerry and Jack Grundhofer.
October 6, 2000 - FOR FRIDAY MORNING Imation Corporation warned investors yesterday that its third quarter results would fall below expectations. The Twin Cities-based data storage and image management company will eliminate about 10 percent of its total workforce. Imation's poor performance is a big change of fortune for a company that a year ago was enjoying strong growth. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
October 4, 2000 - Globalization .... as a concept .... was once mainly the domain of specialists. But as mass protests in such places as Prague, Seattle and even Minneapolis have demonstrated, globalization and the issues surrounding it are moving into the realm of public debate. With that backdrop, several internationally prominent economists met yesterday and today at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter to discuss the costs .... and benefits .... of globalization Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
September 20, 2000 - The University of Minnesota is sponsoring a summit today to discuss the state's future in a global, technology driven economy. With trade barriers crumbling, Minnesota's businesses are increasingly marketing their products to customers around the world. But just as the number of customers is growing exponentially, so is the number of competitors. . Andrew Haeg has the second and final report on what the state must do to ensure its future economic vitality. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
September 8, 2000 - Some of those profiting from the long economic boom are looking to give away a portion of their fortunes. These newly minted philanthropists are younger, and more racially and ethnically diverse than their predecessors. They're also helping to re-think traditional ideas about philanthropy. Some of these new generation givers gathered with business and non-profit leaders in St. Paul today to consider the role of philanthropy in an age of prosperity. Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg reports.
September 7, 2000 - These are times of plenty for foundations in Minnesota and around the nation. Savvy investments in the long bull market have driven their assets to unprecedented levels. While newfound wealth brings great opportunity, it also raises new difficulties for foundations, who must ensure the money is put to good use... Minnesota Public Radio's Andrew Haeg has the next report in our series, The Changing Face of Philanthropy.