September 19, 2002 - Rocky Mountain peaks, roaring waterfalls, and New England sunsets will fill the walls of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts starting Sunday. The MIA is opening a new exhibit called "American Sublime: Epic Landscapes of Our Nation: 1820-1880." The exhibit features some of America's most influential landscape artists of the 19th century - artists such as Frederic Church, Thomas Cole, and Albert Bierstadt. Patrick Noon is the curator of paintings at the MIA. He says these paintings come from a time when America was finding its identity.
September 11, 2002 - This morning at 7:46 central time, bells rang at the Minnesota State Capitol to mark the one year anniversary of the moment the first plane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center. The bell ringing was part of an event attended by several hundred people which featured remarks by Governor and Mrs. Ventura. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum was at the event and she joins us now from the Capitol. At Memorial Park in Moorhead, people gathered this morning to hear the reading of the names of all the people killed in the September 11 attacks. Bob Reha was there, and he's on the line now. Later today, Minnesota's law enforcement organizations are holding an event at the metrodome called "Remember the Heros." Speakers will address the crowd before the Twins game, which begins at 12:05. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen is at the Dome right now.
September 10, 2002 - In the year since the terrorist attacks, thousands of copies of a book by a St. Paul author have made their way to the families of the September 11th victims. The book is called "The Next Place." It's a children's book about dealing with loss and grief.
September 10, 2002 - In the year since the terrorist attacks, thousands of copies of a book by a St. Paul author have made their way to the families of the September 11th victims. The book is called "The Next Place." It's a children's book about dealing with loss and grief. After 9/11, several people contacted author Warren Hanson because they wanted to share his book with people affected by the attacks. Eventually, some Minnesota schools got copies, and students wrote notes in the books before they were shipped to victims' families. Hanson says it all started with an e-mail he received on the morning of September 13th.
September 3, 2002 - For several years, Americans of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage have struggled to separate themselves from the stereotype of the Arab terrorist. That stereotype has become particularly troubling since September 11th, as Arab Americans find themselves the targets of discrimination, harassment and abuse. In this report, part of our series "understand Ameica after 9/11," Michigan Radio's Matt Shafer Powell takes a look at how one U-S group -- the Chaldeans (kal-DEE-unz) of suburban Detroit -- have sought refuge in those things that distinguish them from the terrorists of 9/11.
August 30, 2002 - MPR's Morning Edition, August 30, 2002 Topic: August Climate Summary Temperatures for the month averaged close to normal.
August 26, 2002 - The Minneapolis branch of the NAACP is calling for an independent investigation into the city's policing policies. The call comes on the heels of an incident in north Minneapolis last week, in which a police bullet accidentally hit an 11-year-old boy during an attempt to serve a search warrant on a house suspected of drug activity. Community members gathered for an interfaith prayer service over the weekend. Community activist Shane Price was there. He spoke with host Cathy Wurzer.
August 21, 2002 - Details will be announced today for a statewide interfaith gathering at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul to mark the first anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The anniversary is three weeks from today, and we asked you to tell us how YOU will mark the day. Many of you called in, with your own plans, as well as suggestions for the nation as a whole. Richard from St. Paul is concerned not enough will be done to commemorate the attacks:
August 12, 2002 - US Airways bankruptcy filing isn't expected to have a major effect on Twin Cities air travelers. The airline has one gate at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and operates from 16 to 20 flights daily. Those flights are expected to continue while the carrier re-organizes. Airline analyst Joel Denny, with US Bancorp Piper Jaffray, says bankruptcy does give US Airways a slight competitive edge because it won't have as much debt. He says if US Airways decides to lower fares to please jittery customers, Northwest Airlines could be forced to do the same on the routes where it competes.
July 19, 2002 - The Department of Soil, Water, and Climate Re: Suggestions for MPR's Morning Edition, July 19, 2002 WELCOME BACK CATHY..... Topic: The 3rd Annual University of Minnesota St Paul Campus Open House hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences.