March 29, 2001 - The census numbers will be used to redraw the state's Congressional and Legislative districts. State Planning Commissioner Dean Barkley is the chair of the Governor's Redistricting Commission. He says one of the governor's goals is to make more of the districts balanced between democrats and republicans. State Planning Commisioner Dean Barkley.
March 28, 2001 - The Final Four focuses on what is all wrong with higher education, focusing on sports rather than learning.
March 27, 2001 - Labor problems for the nation's airlines could cause disruptions for travelers making summer vacation plans. Regional airline Comair had its pilots go on strike last weekend, affecting passengers flying mainly to the Southeastern U.S. Its parent company Delta Airlines could suffer another setback with its OWN pilots who can't agree on a contract with the company, and THEY could strike this summer. Meanwhile, Northwest Airlines and its mechanics still haven't agreed on a contract, and could strike as early as May 11th. Joining us on the line is George Wozniak with Hobbit Travel.
March 27, 2001 - Jackie Schwietz is from Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. She says that the bill sounds completely one-sided, allowing citizens to only have one viewpoint on a license plate.
March 26, 2001 - Friday is the first committee deadline at the Minnesota Legislature. That means most bills will have to clear policy committees in at least one house by the end of the week to stay alive. Joining us with a preview of the week ahead is Minnesota Public Radio's Capital Bureau Chief, Laura McCallum.
March 22, 2001 - Police are still hunting today for a 29-year old fugitive who is wanted in three states. Anthony Zappa evaded police and the FBI on Tuesday after a search at the Mall of America turned up empty. The mall was closed for eight hours after Zappa was spotted on a security camera. Zappa is a federal fugitive wanted on firearms and other charges. Authorities say he has a flair for staying one step ahead of his pursuers. Nick O'Hara is a former FBI agent and former head of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. He has been involved in similar searches, including the one for serial murderer Andrew Cunanan in 1997. O'Hara in on the line now.
March 22, 2001 - A change in the state's liquor laws attracts a lot of interest. The Wine with Dinner Bill allows grocery stores over 10,000 feet to sell wine. Would it encourage or prevent easy access to minors?
March 22, 2001 - A woman is interviewed about the different uses for herbs from Minnesota, predominantly ginseng, and how you can buy them.
March 21, 2001 - Shannon Miller has been the coach of the UMD women's hockey team since its inception in 1999. She's busy preparing the team for their game on Friday, and she joins us now.
March 21, 2001 -