May 28, 2003 -
May 28, 2003 - Today is the ninth day of the special legislative session and it appears it will not be the last. Lawmakers still haven't reached agreement on a Health and Human Services spending bill and now there is a movement by Republicans to change the conceal and carry handgun law which takes effect today. Some Democrats will push to get the gun law repealed completely. Joining us to analyze the situation at the Capitol is Lori Sturdevant (STURR-dah-vint), a columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Also on the line is Steve Dornfeld the former Associate Editorial Page Editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
May 28, 2003 - The Mayor of Minnetonka is back home this morning after a trip to Washington where she spoke about the budget challenges facing US cities. Mayor Karen Anderson participated in a summit convened by the National League of Cities. She and other analysts considered the way federal fiscal policy is affecting state and local budgets. Many cities are facing deficits, and as a result, are making cuts and raising fees or taxes. Mayor Anderson is the former president of the National League of Cities, and she joins us now. That is Minnetonka Mayor Karen Anderson. She is the former president of the National League of Cities.
May 27, 2003 -
May 27, 2003 - The House and Senate reconvene today at noon as efforts continue to resolve the budget issues and finish the work of the Special Session. Joining us now with an update is MPR's Capitol Bureau Chief Laura McCallum.
May 26, 2003 -
May 23, 2003 - University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses Minnesota weather history and looks ahead to the weekend weather.
May 16, 2003 -
May 15, 2003 -
May 15, 2003 - For the second time in seven months, a Minnesota sports team could see its post-season journey end in Anaheim. Last fall, baseball's Twins were ousted by the Anaheim Angels. Now it's the Anaheim Mighty Ducks who have the Minnesota Wild on the ropes. Anaheim's four to nothing victory last (Wed) night, gives them a commanding three games to none lead in the Western Conference Finals. Another loss would end the Wild's surprising Stanley Cup playoff run. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports... Thursday Package 4:26