September 17, 2003 - One of Minnesota's most well-known sculptors has died. Paul Theodore Granlund was internationally recognized for his bronze sculptures, which are found in private collections and public installations throughout the world. They're also scattered across Minnesota... in churches, hospitals, public spaces, and on college campuses. From 1971 to 1996, Granlund worked as a sculptor in residence at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Will Freiert (FREE ert) is a classics professor at Gustavus and the author of, "Paul T. Granlund: Spirit of Bronze, Shape of Freedom." Professor Freiert joins us now. That is Gustavus Adolphus Classics professor Will Freiert (FREE ert). We'll get some pictures of Paul Theodore Granlund's sculptures on our web site in an hour or so. Select Morning Edition from the programs menu at Minnesota Public Radio dot org.
September 17, 2003 - After months of work, a group of parents, staff, and students at an international school in Minneapolis will get their wish later today when the school officially changes its name. It will be named after the late Senator Paul Wellstone, and become known as the Wellstone International School. The school serves a group of older immigrant students... usually between the ages of 17 and 21, who have little or no previous education before coming to Minnesota. Joining us on the line is Luis Ortega (loo-EES or-TAY-ga), principal of the school.
September 16, 2003 - A citizen advisory committee that will help select a new Minneapolis Police Chief will meet for the first time tonight (TUESDAY). The 21-member group includes the chair of the city's school board, the head of the city's chapter of the NAACP, and a Hispanic college student, among others. The group's job is to help the mayor choose a replacement for Police Chief Robert Olson, whose contract expires in January. Tom Johnson is on the advisory committee. He's also president of the Council on Crime and Justice, and a former Hennepin County Attorney. Tom Johnson is president of the Council on Crime and Justice.
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September 12, 2003 - A dry spell lead people to hope that the dormant mosquito eggs were killed off, but that's not the case. Jim Stark, with the Mosquito Control District talks more on the mosquito hatch and potentials for West Nile Virus.
September 11, 2003 - Two years ago today, the terrorist attacks changed our world dramatically. This week we asked you to tell us if the attacks have made a lasting impact on you or your family and whether that impact has faded. Letty, who lives in St. Louis Park writes that she has been permanently affected:
September 11, 2003 - In a report released this morning, the U-S Agriculture Department is cutting its estimates for the soybean crop by eight percent from last month's projection because of the drought in the Midwest. The projection for the corn harvest has dropped by one percent. Joining us now is Michael Hunst, Minnesota's agricultural statistician. That is Michael Hunst, Minnesota's agricultural statistician.
September 11, 2003 - Commemorations of the second anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks will be held this morning in New York, Washington and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. There will be observances in our region as well. A memorial event will be held tonight at Midway Stadium in St. Paul... and Governor Tim Pawlenty is planning to be there.
September 10, 2003 - Eight families have now been forced to leave their homes in Crookston, Minnesota... where shifting land near the Red Lake River has caused a fault line that is several feet deep in some areas. City officials announced the evacuation of another home yesterday (TUESDAY). The shifting ground has pulled down trees, structures and power lines. Joining us now for the latest on the situation is the mayor of Crookston, Don Osborne. That is the mayor of Crookston, Don Osborne.
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