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Word of Mouth: Tim Eriksen & Mirjana Lausevic / Kate Green poetry / Los Nativos / Arts round-up
September 26, 2003 - On this Word of Mouth program, MPR’s Marianne Combs presents a conversation with musician Tim Eriksen & vocalist Mirjana Lausevic; poetry reading by Minnesota poet Kate Green; a profile of St. Paul hip hop group Los Nativos; followed by a Word of Mouth segment on local arts and culture events.
Research says racial profiling occurs around Minnesota; study ordered by legislature
September 24, 2003 -
Firefighters laid off in Minneapolis budget cuts are hired back, most of them, anyway
September 22, 2003 - Nearly all of the Minneapolis firefighters who were laid off this spring will return to duty this week. The fire department was able to rehire 31 of the 32 active firefighters who lost their jobs due to city budget cuts. Department officials say they were able to rehire them after finding ways to save money and bring in additional revenue. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports
Urban design and housing contribute to inner city crime, according to a new study
September 19, 2003 -
A Quiet Dome - Game attendance lacking for Minnesota Twins
September 5, 2003 - MPR's Brandt Williams reports on lower attendance for home Twins games in 2003. Some baseball insiders are wondering where the fans are. Attendance at the Metrodome is behind 2002, and TV ratings are down significantly. Team officials say they're not worried about the numbers and say they expect crowds to increase as the season draws to a close.
The Midtown Public Market is located at the intersection of two major streets and multiple cultures in South Minneapolis
September 3, 2003 - The Midtown Public Market is located at the intersection of two major streets and multiple cultures in South Minneapolis. The market is based in one of the most diverse areas of the state, home to growing populations of asian, latino and African immigrant communities. Organizers hope these immigrant communities will play a large role in the market's success. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports:
30 members of the Minnesota Guard are heading to Afghanistan
August 20, 2003 - Thirty members of the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Military Police Company will be deployed to Afghanistan. The soldiers are expected to be on duty for a year, providing security support at an unnamed U.S. installation in the war torn country. This morning (WEDS), members of the Company and their families were honored at a deployment celebration held in Rosemount. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports
Travelers delayed due to outage in east, primarily Detroit
August 15, 2003 -
Some Somali cab drivers say they will go on strike next week if they don't get help from the city to protect drivers from violence
August 8, 2003 -
State troopers arrive in Minneapolis
August 6, 2003 - Tuesday night marked the first shift for 12 state troopers who've come to Minneapolis to help the city's police force handle a spike in violent crime. Half the troopers were deployed to the 4th Precinct in North Minneapolis, which has been the site of some of the most recent shootings. The deployment coincided with National Night Out and the troopers got a chance to see that even in one of the most troubled parts of the city, there are a lot of people working for change. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports:

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